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

Next Reality AR

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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Bringing War Home

Tech Trends VR

This work follows from I Saw My City Die , a report published by the ICRC in 2017 that highlights the impact on civilians of fighting in cities and towns in Syria and Iraq, revealing that urban offensives accounted for eight times more conflict-related civilian fatalities than on-going fighting or fighting in other areas.

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Every Choice You Make Is Life Or Death In This Daydream Impact VR Experience

VRScout

The Right Choice is a direct result of I Saw My City Die , a report published by the ICRC in 2017 that highlighted the impact on civilians of fighting in cities and towns in Syria and Iraq and revealed how urban offensives accounted for eight times more conflict-related civilian fatalities than ongoing fighting or fighting in other areas.

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

UploadVR Between Realities podcast

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

VRScout

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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See the Full Pink Moon in all its springtime glory

Mashable VR

Providing light in Idlib, Syria. Credit: Anadolu Agency / Contributor / Getty Images. Looking good next to wind turbines in Petersdorf, Germany, Credit: picture alliance / Contributor / Getty Images. Credit: Anadolu Agency / Contributor / Getty Images. The Statue of Liberty's flame burns bright against the full moon.

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CNN Launches New Immersive Journalism Initiative, CNNVR

Road to VR

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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