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Virtual Reality (VR) stories - Page 2

Strap on a headset and enter a computer-generated world where interactions and movement bring person and machine closer together. As a simulation, experiences can vary from closely matching the real world, through to fantastical environments limited only by the imagination of their developers. VR is typically broken down into three categories- non-immersive, semi-immersive, and fully-immersive. A non-immersive example would appear on a normal screen, semi-immersive might add a headset, while fully-immersive combines headset and motion-sensitive controls. VR applications are extensive and include video gaming, training simulations including in military, healthcare and business, and travel and leisure.
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Hologram Media unveils nationwide 3D ad network in malls
Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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Hologram Media Network has launched the first continuous holographic advertising network across 30 malls, featuring interactive experiences like Sonic the Hedgehog 3.
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Mentor Group launches new sales training platform INSTIL
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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Mentor Group has unveiled INSTIL, a new sales training platform combining its established curriculum with modern digital tools to enhance sales performance.
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Hands-on review: Creality Ender 3 V3 Plus 3D printer
Fri, 31st Jan 2025
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3d printing
In a hands-on review, the Creality Ender 3 V3 Plus impresses with its spacious build volume and ease of use, making it an ideal entry-level 3D printer.
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VR mobile games on Android see 60% growth, 13 million new users
Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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A new study by SplitMetrics reveals a remarkable 60% increase in new Android VR game users, with 13 million joining in 2024, marking record growth.
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Creative Dock acquires nFrontier to boost hardware design
Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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Creative Dock has acquired Berlin-based nFrontier, marking its entry into hardware production and promising to slash development cycles drastically.
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Siemens & Sony unite to transform industrial metaverse
Fri, 10th Jan 2025
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Siemens and Sony have joined forces to revolutionise the industrial metaverse, integrating advanced engineering software with immersive display technologies.
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VR & AR transforming innovation in product development
Sun, 5th Jan 2025
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Virtual and Augmented Reality are revolutionising product development and innovation across industries, driving demand for these transformative technologies.
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Allianz uses VR therapy to aid driving phobia recovery
Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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Allianz has launched a Virtual Reality therapy programme to help drivers overcome phobias following accidents, in partnership with the Sydney Phobia Clinic.
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Social Kung Fu teams with Devika for AI anti-bullying app
Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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Social Kung Fu has partnered with Devika to create an AI-powered mobile app aimed at combating verbal and online bullying in educational settings.
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VR/AR technologies advance UK workforce development efforts
Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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The use of virtual and augmented reality technologies in workforce training has surged by 154% in the last five years, aiding skills development in the UK.
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Ben Bray advises businesses to embrace AI for creativity
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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Ben Bray of Nakatomi warns that over-reliance on AI may lead to mediocrity, advocating instead for its use to foster creativity in business.
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TNA Solutions unveils advanced tool for Industry 5.0
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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TNA Solutions has unveiled tna intelli-assist, an innovative extended reality tool aimed at enhancing Industry 5.0 in food manufacturing.
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AI & gamified learning to transform education by 2025
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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Gaspard Maldonado of Superprof predicts that AI, gamification, and microlearning will transform education by 2025, enhancing personalized learning experiences.
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AutoVRse launches VRseBuilder to transform enterprise training
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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AutoVRse has unveiled VRseBuilder, a platform aimed at revolutionising enterprise training in India, backed by USD $2 million funding.
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Coventry & Warwickshire offer GBP £4.35m for innovation
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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collaboration
Coventry and Warwickshire are offering GBP £4.35 million in funding to boost innovation and business growth in the local Immersive and Creative technology sector.
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Virtual reality app oVRcome reduces social anxiety by 35%
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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university of otago
A clinical trial in New Zealand shows the virtual reality app oVRcome cuts social anxiety symptoms by 35.3%, marking a breakthrough in mental health treatment.
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Alcatel-Lucent launches Wi-Fi 7 campus portfolio for enterprises
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has launched a cutting-edge Wi-Fi 7 campus portfolio, enhancing secure connectivity with advanced access points and multigigabit switches.
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Plattar reassures creators after Meta Spark AR shutdown news
Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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Meta’s Spark AR closure sparks anxiety in AR creators, but Plattar offers a lifeline with its robust XR solutions, urging creators to adapt and thrive.
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Enviz partners with Hall & Hart to bring VR to home design
Thu, 29th Aug 2024
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Enviz partners with Hall and Hart to transform home design with VR, offering clients an immersive experience that improves visualisation and decision-making.
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Fujifilm & Igloo Vision demo 360 booth at Integrate 2024
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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aviation
Fujifilm and Igloo Vision will unveil a cutting-edge 360 booth at Integrate 2024, using Fujifilm’s FP-Z6000 Projectors to deliver immersive experiences from Aug 21-23 in Sydney.