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The remarkable developments in Virtual Reality from the consumer VR revolution that offer deeply compelling immersive experiences. Learn about its impact on Education, Film, Storytelling, Journalism, Work, and Retail environments and explore the challenging ethical issues that will arise in the convergence with AI which will erase the boundaries between the real and the virtual world in our everyday lives.

 

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VR Hygiene and Safety Issues Post-Coronavirus

September 1, 2020May 10, 2020
VR hygiene recommendations from Hologate.

VR hygiene will be a major issue once the Coronavirus begins to recede. The global pandemic will eventually run its course, and education and arts organizations, entertainment venues, and other gathering places …

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Facebook is Developing a New Oculus Quest VR Headset

May 6, 2020May 5, 2020
Facebook is developing a new Oculus Quest VR headset though it may not be released until 2021.

A report today from Bloomberg News provides details on Facebook’s effort to develop a new Oculus Quest VR headset. From our conversations at OC6, we were expecting to see a new Quest …

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We Need These Button-free Controllers for Virtual Reality

October 6, 2020April 20, 2020
A button-free controller by TGO could spur the adoption of Virtual Reality by the broader public.

Many things are holding VR back from widespread public acceptance – cost, content, and hardware design are all significant factors. A Kickstarter project from TGO takes aim at one element of the …

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Seeing the Coronavirus in Virtual Reality

March 24, 2020
Seeing the Coronavirus in Virtual Reality

Seeing the damage caused by the Coronavirus in virtual reality is an eye-opening experience. Most of the public understands the external symptoms of the virus but seeing the way it impacts the …

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The Coronavirus and Virtual Reality

March 24, 2020March 7, 2020
Thoughts on the Coronavirus and Virtual Reality

Given the recent news, we’re looking at the Coronavirus and Virtual Reality. Several VR and AR conferences are canceled or postponed, and we expect more to follow. SXSW caved in yesterday, and …

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A New VR Distribution Platform for the Oculus Quest?

March 5, 2020
Oculus teases a new VR distribution model for the Quest.

An exciting bit of news surfaced today regarding a new VR distribution platform for the Oculus Quest. In a series of tweets, Chris Pruett, Director of Content Ecosystem at Oculus, discussed their …

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Categories 360 Video, Art, Virtual Reality

The Art of Immersive Storytelling Workshop at Anderson Ranch Art Center

May 6, 2020February 20, 2020
the art of immersive storytelling

This summer, I will be teaching The Art of Immersive Storytelling workshop at Anderson Ranch Arts Center in Snowmass, Colorado. The mission of Anderson Ranch Arts is to enrich lives with art, …

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The Dead in VR: Mother Reunites with her Deceased Child

February 13, 2020February 11, 2020
Reuniting with the dead in VR

The recent VR news out of South Korea is remarkable – a mother reuniting with her deceased child in VR. You knew we’d have to deal with the dead in VR – …

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Categories Future, Virtual Reality

A Google Maps Hack with 99 Phones – Will VR be Next?

May 6, 2020February 5, 2020
Google Maps Hack by the Berlin-based artist Simon Weckert

Leave it to an artist to pull off a simple Google Maps hack with nothing more than 99 smartphones in a red wagon on the streets of Berlin. It got us thinking …

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Sundance Takes on the Question of Data Privacy in XR

April 1, 2020January 31, 2020
Data Privacy in XR - Your world as data in Persuasive Machines

Persuasion Machines is a compelling experience at the Sundance Film Festival which grapples with the issue of data privacy in XR. The project builds upon the Netflix documentary, The Great Hack, pushing …

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The Best VR Headsets for 2019 – The Oculus Quest

December 31, 2019
Best VR Headsets for 2019 - the Oculus Quest

It’s been an amazing year in virtual reality. As we look back at the best VR headsets for 2019, we see the Oculus Quest as the breakthrough device. We finally get full …

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Our Top Ten AR/VR Articles for 2019

May 6, 2020December 28, 2019
Our Top Ten AR VR Articles in 2019 on Digital Bodies

Here are our top ten AR/VR articles from 2019. The articles cover a wide range of topics, from augmented and virtual reality to innovative developments and the growing ethical challenges we face. …

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The XR Association Releases New Guidelines for Social VR

February 2, 2020December 26, 2019
Guidelines for Social VR offer recommendations on how to create and maintain healthy immersive social spaces.

Just in time for 2020, the XR Association has released new guidelines for social VR and immersive spaces. The XRA is an industry consortium of the leading manufacturers of headsets and technology. …

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Oculus Connect News – Hand Tracking and Social VR

September 26, 2019September 26, 2019
Oculus Connect 6 News - hand tracking on the Quest

As expected, there were no major hardware releases at Oculus Connect 6. But we didn’t lack for VR news. The major announcement was that hand tracking will come to the Oculus Quest …

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39 Innovative VR Projects at the Venice Film Festival

September 10, 2020September 3, 2019
Venice VR at the Venice Film Festival

This fall marks the third year of VR at the 76th Venice Film Festival, or what is now known as Venice Virtual Reality. The works are divided into two tracks, one focusing …

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Categories Virtual Reality, VR Experience

Violinist Lindsey Stirling to do Live Performance in VR

September 21, 2020August 25, 2019
Lindsey Stirling live performance in VR

With virtual reality, artists continue to push the boundaries of art and performance in fascinating ways. Tomorrow (Monday, August 26th), you’ll have the chance to see the incredibly energetic violinist Lindsey Stirling …

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SIGGRAPH 2019: On the Cutting Edge of VR and AR

July 7, 2020August 3, 2019
The SIGGRAPH 2019 conference is a major industry event with VR and AR playing an increasing role.

The developments on display at the SIGGRAPH 2019 conference marked a fascinating week in VR and AR. It’s easily one of the most important events in the industry, appealing to researchers, artists, …

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Haptic feedback: the Surprising Sensation of Weight in VR

July 7, 2020July 28, 2019
haptic feedback - the sensation of weight in VR

The SIGGRAPH 2019 conference brought a number of haptic feedback developments to light. One of the most intriguing addressed a missing element in our current solutions – the sensation of weight in …

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A Conversation on VR with Brett Leonard, Director of The Lawnmower Man

February 7, 2020May 8, 2019
a fascinating conversation on VR with Brett Leonard

If you’re looking for something unique to do in virtual reality Wednesday night, May 8th, hop over to AltSpace VR for a conversation on VR with Brett Leonard. The well-known director of …

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Microsoft Tackles Visual Accessibility Issues in VR

April 21, 2019April 21, 2019
Microsoft's work on Visual Accessibility Issues in VR

A report in Engadget reveals that Microsoft has been working on visual accessibility issues in VR. SeeingVR is an innovative tool kit for Unity developers to help people with low vision. It …

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Chris Milk on Storytelling in AR and VR

February 7, 2020April 15, 2019
Wonderscope - Storytelling in AR and VR

Take a look at Chris Milk’s recent interview with The Wrap on Storytelling in AR and VR. The innovative director and immersive artist is the CEO of the VR tech and entertainment …

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Elbedome: Europe’s Largest VR Lab

October 13, 2020April 3, 2019
Europe's largest VR lab - Elbehome

If you like virtual reality or 3D experiences, then Europe’s largest VR lab is definitely where you want to be. It would be a storyteller’s or gamer’s paradise, except that the facility …

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VR Challenges: Cost, Social Element and Health Concerns

April 1, 2019
VR challenges to adoption

A recent YouGov survey shows that VR challenges to adoption remain – with cost leading the way. Basic familiarity with the technology has grown slowly with a third of adults saying they …

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Categories Future, Virtual Reality

The Ethics of a Brain-Computer Interface in VR

February 1, 2020March 25, 2019
Brain-computer Interface for VR

There was no better way to wrap up the GDC 2019 conference than Valve Software’s Mike Ambinder talking about a brain-computer interface in VR. No need to worry about any immediate developments …

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Should You Buy the New Oculus Rift S?

March 20, 2019March 20, 2019
The new Oculus Rift S - released at GDC 2019

As anticipated, the new Oculus Rift S was announced today at GDC 2019. It launches this spring for $399 – or the same as the Oculus Quest. Which also launches this spring, …

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Categories AI, Virtual Reality

VR and AI Soft Skills Training Raises Fascinating Questions

March 5, 2019March 5, 2019
VR and AI soft skills training raises questions about our deeply immersive and AI future.

You may have seen Talespin’s announcement earlier this week for VR and AI soft skills training. It’s just the proverbial tip of the iceberg of what’s to come as artificial intelligence begins …

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Categories Mixed Reality, Virtual Reality

VR AR Videos from the Sundance Immersive Stage

February 7, 2020February 10, 2019
Sundance VR AR Experiences

The Sundance immersive stage in the New Frontier program offered cutting-edge projects with immersive technologies. We’ve been going to Sundance for the last five years and love our all-too-brief visits to Park …

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