Virtual-reality field trips give students advanced adventure
On a February afternoon in a Brooklyn classroom, 16-year-old Taylor Engler came face to face with a cow. But it was all in her head.
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Microsoft touts VR headsets that pair with Windows 10
Microsoft is touting virtual reality headsets made by other companies in hopes of establishing personal computers running on its Windows 10 operating system as the best way for people to experience artificial worlds.
Consumer & Gadgets
Oct 3, 2017
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Pandemic quarantine acoustically contributes to mental, physical health degradation
The prolonged impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and the interaction restrictions created widespread lockdown fatigue and increased social tension in multiunit housing. But small improvements in quality-of-life routines may ...
Ecology
Jun 9, 2021
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Web pioneer Halsey Minor bets on VR with Live Planet
Halsey Minor is no stranger to being at the bleeding edge of a new industry.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Sep 14, 2016
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Mission to Mars in a 'three-dimensional time machine'
Is virtual reality here to stay? Based on my own experiences with Mars 2030, an advanced version of VR that took me to the surface of the Red Planet, the answer is "Yes!"
Hi Tech & Innovation
May 25, 2016
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Oculus boosts Rift VR gear availability
Oculus on Tuesday announced it is ramping up availability of its Rift virtual reality gear and planning a major conference in October for developers making software for it.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jul 12, 2016
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Squaring the circle: Merchandising embarrassing products
Buying an intimate personal care product can be embarrassing, especially if the act is observed by acquaintances or perfect strangers. From selecting the product to carrying it to a register, to placing it on the counter ...
Economics & Business
Mar 5, 2018
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Goldfish submarines and musical cats at Tokyo toy show
Is your life lacking a mini-submarine for your goldfish tank? Or do you really need some musical cats to brighten your day? Never fear, Japan has just the thing.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jun 10, 2016
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Video: Using VR in ESA's Orbital Robotics Lab
Danish ESA astronaut Andreas Mogensen during a summer visit to ESTEC's Orbital Robotics Laboratory, experiencing weightless motion in 2D – courtesy of a friction-free air-bearing platform combined with a virtual reality ...
Space Exploration
Aug 25, 2016
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Study finds realism a key factor in driving engagement with virtual reality videos
A recent study finds that realism is a key factor in determining whether viewers engage with virtual reality (VR) videos—and that engagement is itself a key factor in determining whether viewers are interested in watching ...
Social Sciences
May 12, 2022
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