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Former Head of Qualcomm’s XR Division Joins Google to Guide XR Strategy

Road to VR

Hugo Swart, previous head of Qualcomm’s XR division, announced he’s joined Google where he’ll lead the company’s XR Ecosystem Strategy and Technology efforts. The post Former Head of Qualcomm’s XR Division Joins Google to Guide XR Strategy appeared first on Road to VR.

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Finland in XR: the Finnish metaverse strategy, MatchXR, Slush, and more!

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The Finnish Metaverse Strategy Business Finland (an entity under the Finnish Ministry of Employment and the Economy with the purpose, among many other things, of providing funds for innovation) has identified five industries on which to focus in the next years. The identified values on top of which Finland would like to build the metaverse.

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European Council Publishes Web 4.0 Strategy

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To make that happen, the report outlines four “Key Strategy Pillars”: Empowering people and reinforcing skills to foster awareness, access to trustworthy information, and building a talent pool of virtual world specialists. In emerging tech, looking backward instead of forward is a dangerous strategy. Supporting a European Web 4.0

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Niantic and 8th Wall Explore New Monetization Strategies

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However, recent announcements from the company suggest that it’s exploring new monetization strategies, including through web-based experiences powered by 8th Wall. Historically, Niantic has made much of its money through in-app purchases on its free-to-play games like Pokémon Go.

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The Key to Getting the Best Out of Video-Based Practice & Coaching

Speaker: Micah Eppler, Account Executive for Rehearsal of eLearning Brothers

Did you know that companies such as Paychex, 3M, and Honeywell are getting better results by incorporating video-based practice and coaching within their L&D strategy? Join Micah Eppler from eLearning Brothers to see hands-on examples of how organizations are transforming outcomes with these video-based training strategies.

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What is INTERPOL’s Metaverse Law Enforcement Strategy?

XR Today - Virtual Reality

INTERPOL recently unveiled its novel metaverse law enforcement strategy by allowing visitors to tour a digital twin of its General Secretariat headquarters in France, it announced in October. The country aims to conduct e-visa processes, showcase tourism and government information, and connect with the global community.

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Meta is Opening Quest’s Operating System to Third-party Headsets, Marking a Massive Shift in Strategy

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The post Meta is Opening Quest’s Operating System to Third-party Headsets, Marking a Massive Shift in Strategy appeared first on Road to VR. Ultimately the fierce competition of that era resulted in a rapid innovation of mobile hardware and software, leading to smartphones being a daily part of nearly every person’s life.

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The Future of eLearning in 2022: A Sensitive Eye for Authentic Translation and Localization

Speaker: Chris Paxton McMillin, President of D3 Training Solutions

Join Chris Paxton, President of D3 Training Solutions, to walk through simple strategies step by step. Here’s the good news: even if you are only fluent in your native language, the process isn’t as daunting as you might think. July 12th, 2022 at 11:00 am PDT, 2:00 pm EDT, 7:00 pm GMT

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Immersing the Curious Mind in VR: Why You’re Missing Out on Proven ROI!

Speaker: John Blackmon, eLearning Brothers CTO, CenarioVR® Creator

Join John Blackmon, eLearning Brothers CTO and creator of the award-winning VR course builder CenarioVR®, to find out why organizations choose immersive learning and how they've implemented innovative strategies. Discover the steps involved when implementing a VR strategy.