Virtual Worlds
Augmented Reality (AR) is an interactive technology that superimposes computer-generated content such as images videos or 3D models onto the real-world environment. AR enhances a user’s perception of the physical world by overlaying digital elements allowing users to interact with both the real and virtual world simultaneously unlike virtual reality (VR) which immerses users entirely…
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How Hilton Uses Virtual Reality for Training In this video, see how Hilton uses Virtual Reality training scenarios and Oculus for Business to help corporate teams understand the complexities of working in a hotel so they can build empathy for hotel team members and guests alike. Hilton Team Members will put on Oculus headsets and…
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I Spent 24 Hours Trapped in the Metaverse Everyone is talking about the metaverse. But what does this future digital world look like? WSJ’s Joanna Stern checked into a hotel and strapped on the Meta Quest 2 virtual-reality headset for the day. She went to work meetings with Spatial and Horizon Worlds, hung out with…
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Virtual Reality Contact Lenses Are REAL While the entire industry is trying to shrink down VR and AR Headsets more and more, and increasing the resolution as much as possible, one company called Mojo Vision took another direction, and decided to make the smallest display on earth and fit it into a pair of Contact…
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Exploring the Metaverse: The Next Evolution of Virtual Reality and Social Interaction In this video, we will explore what the Metaverse is and how it works. The Metaverse can be described as a virtual world that exists parallel to the physical world. It is a fully immersive and interactive environment where users can engage with…
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The Future Of Touch And Smell In Virtual Worlds In this video, Carnegie Mellon’s Future Interfaces Research Lab shows NBC News’ Gadi Schwartz how new technology tricks your brain into thinking you are touching, feeling and interacting with things that are not physically present. Watch this video
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What will the Metaverse be in 2040? What will the Metaverse bring? Some parts of it are already here with for instance gaming where you can be present in the Metaverse by your avatar. But what will it look like in 2040? A majority of experts say that by then, the Metaverse will for a…
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‘Metaverse’ Is In, ‘Mixed Reality’ Out: Reading the Tech Tea Leaves in Microsoft’s New Words The metaverse, hybrid work, flexibility, trust, and technology’s role in the global economy are some of the new additions in the latest version of a key piece of text that Microsoft publishes each year. Presented under the heading, “Embracing Our…
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