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Future
Our Future will be dramatically transformed by technologies such as Augmented and Virtual Reality. These developments are already transforming how we work, learn, and entertain ourselves. They will also impact our political and social structures and how we relate to each other. Understanding the future is not about trying to accurately predict it, but to grasp the implications of our technology developments and the choices we need to make to ensure a future that elevates humanity.
Join us at the ShapingEDU Unconference Session on XR, Deepfakes, and Gamification
Join us virtually at the 2021 ShapingEDU Unconference on July 20-23, 2021, where we address the challenges of XR, Deepfakes, and Gamified Experiences. The conference addresses a looming set of “wicked problems” …
An Apple AR/MR Headset with 15 Cameras to Launch in 2022
There has been no shortage of predictions on when we’ll see the release of an Apple AR/MR headset. But a note from Ming-Chi Kuo, the Apple analyst who has nailed some …
Facebook’s VR Future – An Interview with Mark Zuckerberg
Scott Stein has an excellent interview with Mark Zuckerberg on Facebook’s VR future. The short 30-minute conversation covers everything from the possible development of an Oculus Quest Pro to social VR, …
MetaHuman Creator – Epic Games Reveals Our Future Avatars
We might get excited by the avatars in our current social VR platforms, such as AltspaceVR and Virbela, but they’re nothing compared to what the future holds. Today, Epic Games provided …
GESS Education Keynote: How AR/VR is Transforming Learning During the Pandemic
I’ll be doing a keynote at 10:30 am (EDT), Tuesday, March 23rd, at the GESS Education Global Leadership Summit. The conference holds a special significance for me – not only is …
Facebook’s Wrist Devices for AR Glasses and Haptics Will Raise Profound Privacy Issues
The latest news on Facebook’s wrist devices is fascinating – it might just provide the UI solution we need for AR glasses and haptics in XR devices. The company has already …
Politics and Social Media – Will Virtual Reality Polarize Us Even More?
It’s been a brutal election this week, and as of Thursday evening, votes are still being counted. It’s simultaneously tense and draining, with angry tirades on social media and protests in …
Ekto One VR Boots Will Keep You Walking in One Place
Ekto One VR Boots is a fascinating attempt to resolve the difficult challenge of simulating walking in VR. They promise “fully immersive natural movement” through a pair of wearable robotic boots. …
Droplabs’ Haptic Shoes – Feeling Virtual Reality in your Feet
We’re deeply intrigued by haptic developments like Droplabs’ haptic shoes since VR primarily focuses on visual and audio inputs. Human experience is about so much more than what we see and …
The World Is 3D and Media Should Be Too
The following article, The World Is 3D and Media Should Be Too, is republished from the Immerse site on Medium. Nonny De La Peña is one of the founding leaders in …