How retail stores are using virtual reality to make shopping more fun
The next item you try on at the mall might be a virtual reality headset.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Apr 25, 2016
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Travel industry embraces virtual reality as marketing tool
From roller coasters to cruises to destinations, virtual reality is exploding as a way to market travel.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Dec 16, 2015
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A new JPEG format for virtual reality, drones and self-driving cars
The Joint Photographic Experts Group (JPEG), an international committee headed by an EPFL professor, has just unveiled JPEG XS. With this new format, the image-compression process uses less energy, and higher-quality images ...
Computer Sciences
Apr 9, 2018
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Five ways virtual reality is improving healthcare
Virtual reality is much more than just a new form of entertainment, it is increasingly being used in a wide range of medical applications, from treatments to training. Here are a few of them.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Jun 21, 2017
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Walmart uses virtual reality to test new store managers
Walmart Inc, the country's largest private employer, is using virtual reality headsets to test which employees have the aptitude for middle management positions.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Jul 8, 2019
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Researchers unveil new virtual reality headset
Try on any virtual reality headset and within a few minutes the sense of wonder might wear off and leave you with a headache or a topsy-turvy stomach.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Aug 4, 2015
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Oculus unveils new prototype VR headset
Oculus has unveiled a new prototype of its virtual reality headset. However, the VR company still isn't ready to release a consumer edition.
Computer Sciences
Sep 20, 2014
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Facebook's enthusiasm and Oculus technology aside, virtual reality still faces challenges
If you believe the folks at Facebook, virtual reality is about to become the next big thing.
Hi Tech & Innovation
Apr 2, 2015
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VR gets reality check with significant decline in investment
A few years ago, virtual reality was all the rage in Hollywood, helping to fuel the rise of Silicon Beach with the promise of reinventing the entertainment business.
Consumer & Gadgets
Jan 15, 2019
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Virtual reality training for 'safety-critical' jobs
New virtual reality training could help prevent accidents in "safety-critical" industries like the NHS, aviation, the military and nuclear power.
Energy & Green Tech
Mar 6, 2017
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