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@tipatat shared
On May 10, 2022
RT @StanfordVR: Congrats to @UGA_VR and @ProfkNowak for studying a large enough sample (n=360) of in-headset learners to show individual differences. "Too much" presence interferes with learning, but relationship depends on tech apprehension and feelings towards content. https://t.co/ZBzTyTferH https://t.co/FJgXPbQAcW
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Unintended consequences of spatial presence on learning in virtual reality

Unintended consequences of spatial presence on learning in virtual reality

Research on virtual reality (VR) in education and training has found that spatial presence, the perception that the body is inside a mediated environm…

@taylorpfreeman shared
On May 11, 2022
This data is... 🤯 Why Generation Z feels more comfortable in the #Metaverse than in the physical world: 7 startling insights! https://t.co/JwyyHyM71c
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What Does Gen Z Think About the Metaverse?

What Does Gen Z Think About the Metaverse?

For example, I met my current girlfriend of nine years on a video game called Little Big Planet, and had I met her in real life, I probably would have never approached her.” — Gen …

@tipatat shared
On May 11, 2022
RT @PIXOVR: Want to learn how to get started with VR Training? We break it down step by step in our latest whitepaper: Learn More: https://t.co/8xVO4VLfip https://t.co/uMhtsEzw9q
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How to Bring Virtual Reality Into Your Employee Training Program

How to Bring Virtual Reality Into Your Employee Training Program

Read this whitepaper published by PIXO VR to learn about when and how to implement Virtual Reality training in your workforce.

@sarafischer shared
On May 12, 2022
.@protocol talks to @finkd https://t.co/RqC1TeugFH
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Exclusive: Mixed reality on Meta’s Quest offers a glimpse at the future of visual computing

Exclusive: Mixed reality on Meta’s Quest offers a glimpse at the future of visual computing

By incorporating a view of the real world in VR experiences, Meta is getting ready for smarter headsets and ultimately AR glasses.

@ballmatthew shared
On May 12, 2022
Crate and Barrel names SVP of the metaverse https://t.co/D6sW9S94AE
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Crate and Barrel names SVP of the metaverse

Crate and Barrel names SVP of the metaverse

Looking to unify growth across its brands, the home goods retailer also promoted two other executives to new roles.

@rachelmetz shared
On May 12, 2022
so it turns out that maybe you *can* have legs in VR https://t.co/24qRd4zF4v
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These researchers came up with a solution for one of VR's biggest issues: tracking your legs

These researchers came up with a solution for one of VR's biggest issues: tracking your legs

If you're a newcomer to virtual reality, you'll notice something odd about your appearance: Depending on the app, you may look down to see you're represented by an avatar that's just a ...

@verge shared
On May 11, 2022
Google shows off AR glasses that might make a case for augmented reality https://t.co/WHCJYBQwHF https://t.co/oShFKCD1px
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Google shows off AR glasses that might make a case for augmented reality

Google shows off AR glasses that might make a case for augmented reality

But will it translate the person on the other end of the drive-thru?

@CoinDesk shared
On May 11, 2022
Stepn's GMT token could see price upside if this blockchain-based pedometer app keeps getting traction @LedesmaLyllah reports https://t.co/v2cMKjDj0Y
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Stepn’s ‘Move-to-Earn’ Model Has Crypto Analysts Seeing Value in Long Run

Stepn’s ‘Move-to-Earn’ Model Has Crypto Analysts Seeing Value in Long Run

This blockchain-based application's users must purchase a "virtual sneaker" NFT to earn crypto rewards. Consumer advisory: They start at around $800.