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Virtual Reality Could Hold The Key To Beating Cocaine Addiction, UK Study Finds
A UK-based trial is using virtual reality technology to combat cocaine addiction by placing users in real-life scenarios to better manage cravings.
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Meta to Launch a Cheaper Version of Meta Quest 3, Could Be Called Quest 3S: Mark Gurman
Meta is reportedly working on a new mixed-reality headset. Until recently, rumours suggested that the company is developing a premium variant to compete with Apple's Vision Pro. Those claims have now taken a backseat as Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports in his latest newsletter that Meta is planning to launch an AR/VR (augmented reality/ virtual re...
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Apple Smart Glasses, Cheaper Vision Pro Reportedly in Apple’s Roadmap
Apple Smart Glasses and a more affordable Vision Pro device are reportedly in the company’s product roadmap and could arrive some time in the future. As per a report, the company might introduce a cheaper version of the Apple Vision Pro as soon as next year. The device might get less features than the existing mixed-reality headset.
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Meta Quest 3 Gets New Layout App With the Ability to Measure Real-World Objects
Meta Quest 3 is getting a new app that will allow users to measure real-world objects. Dubbed Layout, the utility app was released by the company as a part of the Meta Quest v68 update for the mixed-reality device. The new app can both measure real objects as well as place virtual objects with a given size specification.
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Japanese AI Startup Turns Dating AI Into Reality
"Services like this app can remind people who are away from romance how delightful love is, and AI can train people to better communicate when talking with real partners," Megumi Ushikubo, CEO of Tokyo-based marketing firm Infinity Inc.
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Meta Looking to Hire Generative AI-Focused Workers on Metaverse Team After Layoffs
Meta is looking to hire employees to expand its foray in the generative AI space, as part of its metaverse team. As per a new job listing, could integrate GenAI with its metaverse-related efforts, including virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) elements – that together make for components of the metaverse
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Kashi Vishwanath Temple In UP Introduces Virtual Reality Darshan
The devotees coming to Kashi Vishwanath Temple here in Uttar Pradesh will now get not only physical darshan, they will also get 'virtual' darshan. The temple administration has introduced 11 minutes and 50 seconds of virtual reality Darshan.
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Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024: Grab Best Offers On Virtual Reality Consoles, Gaming Platforms And More
This summer, Amazon is delivering a blast of hot deals on gaming consoles, virtual reality systems and gaming accessories, all at prices that will get gamers excited. It’s time to upgrade your gaming setup or dip into the world of virtual reality.
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Meta Reveals Big Plans for Its Horizon OS, Will Expand It to Third-Party Mixed-Reality Headset Makers
Meta announced the expansion of the operating system for its mixed-reality headset lineup to third-party device manufacturers and brands on Monday. The Horizon OS powers the augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) experiences on the Meta Quest series so far, but now other companies can also use the OS for their headsets and similar devices.
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Microsoft OneNote App for Apple Vision Pro With Hands-Free Note Taking, Virtual Keyboard Support Launched
Microsoft OneNote was made available for the Apple Vision Pro on Tuesday. The cloud-based note-taking app will now support Vision Pro’s augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) environments, allowing users an immersive experience. The app will offer both hands-free note-taking by using speech mode and typing through the virtual keyboard an...
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Metaverse Experience Centre With VR, AR and Immersive Technologies Launched in Noida
Indian metaverse research and advisory firm Metaverse911 has launched its Metaverse Experience Centre in Noida. Here visitors will be able to indulge in immersive technologies that include AR and VR that make for essential metaverse components.
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Watch: PM Modi Interacts With India's Top Gamers, Tries Virtual Reality Games
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with some top Indian gamers on a host of issues relating to the gaming industry, BJP IT department head Amit Malviya said on Thursday.
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Snapchat Releases 'AR Pichkari' Lens to Celebrate Holi 2024 With Friends: How it Works
Snapchat AR Pichkari lens has been launched as the company's latest augmented reality (AR) lens. Users on Snapchat for Android and iOS can now celebrate Holi 2024 by spraying your friends with virtual colours using the new AR Pichkari lens.
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Sony Hits Pause on PS VR2 Production as Unsold Inventory Piles Up
Sony Group has paused production of its PS VR2 headset until it clears a backlog of unsold units, according to people familiar with its plans, adding to doubts about the appeal of virtual reality gadgets. Sales of the $550 wearable accessory to the PlayStation 5 have slowed progressively since its launch and stocks of the device are building up, ac...
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Apple Vision Pro Could Soon Be Available in More Countries, Report Suggests
Apple Vision Pro could soon launch in multiple new countries, as per a report. The Cupertino-based tech giant unveiled its first mixed reality (supporting both augmented reality and virtual reality) headset at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in 2023. It later went on sale in the US in 2024. While there have been reports suggesting...
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Virtual Reality Could Hold The Key To Beating Cocaine Addiction, UK Study Finds
A UK-based trial is using virtual reality technology to combat cocaine addiction by placing users in real-life scenarios to better manage cravings.
-
Meta to Launch a Cheaper Version of Meta Quest 3, Could Be Called Quest 3S: Mark Gurman
Meta is reportedly working on a new mixed-reality headset. Until recently, rumours suggested that the company is developing a premium variant to compete with Apple's Vision Pro. Those claims have now taken a backseat as Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports in his latest newsletter that Meta is planning to launch an AR/VR (augmented reality/ virtual re...
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Apple Smart Glasses, Cheaper Vision Pro Reportedly in Apple’s Roadmap
Apple Smart Glasses and a more affordable Vision Pro device are reportedly in the company’s product roadmap and could arrive some time in the future. As per a report, the company might introduce a cheaper version of the Apple Vision Pro as soon as next year. The device might get less features than the existing mixed-reality headset.
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Meta Quest 3 Gets New Layout App With the Ability to Measure Real-World Objects
Meta Quest 3 is getting a new app that will allow users to measure real-world objects. Dubbed Layout, the utility app was released by the company as a part of the Meta Quest v68 update for the mixed-reality device. The new app can both measure real objects as well as place virtual objects with a given size specification.
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Japanese AI Startup Turns Dating AI Into Reality
"Services like this app can remind people who are away from romance how delightful love is, and AI can train people to better communicate when talking with real partners," Megumi Ushikubo, CEO of Tokyo-based marketing firm Infinity Inc.
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Meta Looking to Hire Generative AI-Focused Workers on Metaverse Team After Layoffs
Meta is looking to hire employees to expand its foray in the generative AI space, as part of its metaverse team. As per a new job listing, could integrate GenAI with its metaverse-related efforts, including virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) elements – that together make for components of the metaverse
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Kashi Vishwanath Temple In UP Introduces Virtual Reality Darshan
The devotees coming to Kashi Vishwanath Temple here in Uttar Pradesh will now get not only physical darshan, they will also get 'virtual' darshan. The temple administration has introduced 11 minutes and 50 seconds of virtual reality Darshan.
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Amazon Great Summer Sale 2024: Grab Best Offers On Virtual Reality Consoles, Gaming Platforms And More
This summer, Amazon is delivering a blast of hot deals on gaming consoles, virtual reality systems and gaming accessories, all at prices that will get gamers excited. It’s time to upgrade your gaming setup or dip into the world of virtual reality.
-
Meta Reveals Big Plans for Its Horizon OS, Will Expand It to Third-Party Mixed-Reality Headset Makers
Meta announced the expansion of the operating system for its mixed-reality headset lineup to third-party device manufacturers and brands on Monday. The Horizon OS powers the augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) experiences on the Meta Quest series so far, but now other companies can also use the OS for their headsets and similar devices.
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Microsoft OneNote App for Apple Vision Pro With Hands-Free Note Taking, Virtual Keyboard Support Launched
Microsoft OneNote was made available for the Apple Vision Pro on Tuesday. The cloud-based note-taking app will now support Vision Pro’s augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) environments, allowing users an immersive experience. The app will offer both hands-free note-taking by using speech mode and typing through the virtual keyboard an...
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Metaverse Experience Centre With VR, AR and Immersive Technologies Launched in Noida
Indian metaverse research and advisory firm Metaverse911 has launched its Metaverse Experience Centre in Noida. Here visitors will be able to indulge in immersive technologies that include AR and VR that make for essential metaverse components.
-
Watch: PM Modi Interacts With India's Top Gamers, Tries Virtual Reality Games
Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with some top Indian gamers on a host of issues relating to the gaming industry, BJP IT department head Amit Malviya said on Thursday.
-
Snapchat Releases 'AR Pichkari' Lens to Celebrate Holi 2024 With Friends: How it Works
Snapchat AR Pichkari lens has been launched as the company's latest augmented reality (AR) lens. Users on Snapchat for Android and iOS can now celebrate Holi 2024 by spraying your friends with virtual colours using the new AR Pichkari lens.
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Sony Hits Pause on PS VR2 Production as Unsold Inventory Piles Up
Sony Group has paused production of its PS VR2 headset until it clears a backlog of unsold units, according to people familiar with its plans, adding to doubts about the appeal of virtual reality gadgets. Sales of the $550 wearable accessory to the PlayStation 5 have slowed progressively since its launch and stocks of the device are building up, ac...
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Apple Vision Pro Could Soon Be Available in More Countries, Report Suggests
Apple Vision Pro could soon launch in multiple new countries, as per a report. The Cupertino-based tech giant unveiled its first mixed reality (supporting both augmented reality and virtual reality) headset at its annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in 2023. It later went on sale in the US in 2024. While there have been reports suggesting...
