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Augmented Reality Reporting from NY Times Shows That Military Perpetrated Syria Chemical Attack

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In the article, "How We Created a Virtual Crime Scene to Investigate Syria's Chemical Attack", readers (using the NY Times app for iOS or Android) can place the 3D model of the detonation scene in their physical environment and walk around the remains of a chlorine bomb.

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How Virtual Reality Can Be Used To Fight Racism And Prejudice In Society

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One of her major pieces, Project Syria , was the topic of our discussion. We put Project Syria on Steam and the response was horrible,” de la Peña exclaimed. For those that don’t know, Project Syria (PS) is a piece that provides an immersive look at the effects of the Syrian civil war on the country’s children using virtual reality.

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EON Reality Announces National Rollout in Syria with the Launch of Spatial AI Center and Introduction of 10,000 Tailored Courses

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The establishment of the Spatial AI Center in Syria signifies a major step towards equipping local students and professionals with futuristic skills and capitalizing on the unique opportunities in Syria’s evolving market, particularly in sectors like mining, agriculture, and renewable energy.

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EXCLUSIVE: Dreamlike VR Experience ‘The Key’ Set To Debut At Tribeca Film Fest

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For the project, Tricart traveled through ISIS-held territory to meet the women soldiers at the border between Iraq and Syria and record their stories. Sun Ladies made its world premiere at the 2018 Sundance Film Festival and screened at SXSW, HotDocs, Cannes NEXT, Beijing Film Festival, and various other high-profile festivals.

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CNN Launches New Immersive Journalism Initiative, CNNVR

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News organisations have tested the VR waters over recent years, for instance CNN’s work with NextVR on a live presidential election debate, ABC News’ collaboration with Jaunt VR exploring Syria, and The New York Times’ work with Within on Walking New York , and over the past year, CNN has produced over 50 news stories with associated 360 video, generating (..)

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Google Helps Preserve Endangered Historical Sites in VR

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However, the Ananda Ok Kyaung temple is just one of 25 other available sites spanning 18 different countries including the historic city of Ayutthaya in Thailand , the Al Azem Palace in Damascus, Syria, and my personal favorite, the Mesa Verde’s cliff dwellings in Colorado, U.S. .

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VR for Good: Future Aleppo Is An Emotional Tour Of Loss And Hope

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It’s a perspective on Syria that simply isn’t possible without VR. Here, however, Kteish recalls memories of his childhood, growing up in an apartment block, playing in nearby parks, visiting huge monuments and sites like the stadium. At one point he tells us that it’s his dream to revisit these sights one day.