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Genentech Using Virtual Reality as a Training Tool for Eye Surgeons
Biotechnology corporation Genentech has developed a virtual reality training tool to be used in training eye surgeons. The company is using the tool in clinical trials and expects it see…
US Navy to Use Microsoft’s HoloLens for Augmented Reality War
The US Navy has built a realistic augmented reality simulator which runs on the Microsoft HoloLens and which will be used in simulated training for soldiers and sailors. Simulated military…
Oculus GO VR Headsets Can Now be Purchased Pre-Loaded With Porn
Users will now be able to purchase Oculus Go headsets pre-loaded with porn thanks to the move by Adult publisher Badoink to begin reselling its content via Oculus Go virtual…
How Can You Watch the Super Bowl in Virtual Reality?
Many major tournaments are now offering avid fans VR streaming of matches to provide a real feel of the happenings in the stadiums. The 2018 FIFA World Cup provided users…
Windows 10 Now Lets You Run Desktop Apps on Virtual Reality Headsets
Microsoft Windows 10 users will no longer be limited to its Store apps as the tech company has just unveiled the latest development build which will allow users to launch…
Sandbox VR Has Raised $68 Million for Location-Based VR Experiences
The virtual reality startup Sandbox VR has raised $68 million in a Series A funding. The Hong Kong based HR startup raised the funds from Stanford University, Alibaba, Andreesen Horowitz,…
Ford to Design Cars With Virtual Reality Sketches
The Ford Motor Company is turning to virtual reality so as to elevate the design of its future cars. The company is planning to use VR sketches to design automobiles…
The Weather Channel Previews Ice Storm in Terrifying Immersive Mixed Reality
The Weather Channel has once again relied on mixed reality to preview an ice storm that was set to strike the Northeast and the Midwest last weekend. This is not…
Why 5G Will be a Gamechanger for Both Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality
One of the most talked about topics at the CES 2019 was the possibilities that will be unlocked by the 5G revolution. Emerging technologies such as virtual reality and augmented…
Hyundai Debuts World’s First Holographic Augmented Reality Navigation System
Imagine driving around with the navigational information displayed through your windshield and onto the road in augmented reality. Modern cars are equipped with navigational aids but that often means you…