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Curious bear takes 400 selfies with wildlife motion capture camera
The Boulder, Colorado, Open Space and Mountain Parks (OSMP) team tweeted this week that the adorable bear was eager to pose for the wildlife motion capture camera. “Recently a bear found a wildlife camera that we use to monitor wildlife in the open spaces of Boulder,” OSMP tweeted. &#...Read more -
Motion capture technology used in the Avatar films to study disease
The motion-capture suits that brought characters to life in movies like Avatar are helping researchers track down the occurrence of diseases that affect movement. In many cases, the sooner such conditions are assessed, the sooner the patient can receive appropriate support and treatment. British ...Read more -
PC VR: Hardcore sci-fi shooter moves into virtual reality
The former PS5 exclusive is coming to PC and will soon be available in VR thanks to VR mods. It’s one of Sony’s most addictive hardcore games: Returnal comes out in April 2021 and is one of the first Playstation 5 exclusives. On February 15, 2023, PC gamers will also be able to enjoy ...Read more -
Protecting Identity in a World Shared by Virtual People
How biometrics and liveness detection are evolving to protect us from deepfakes and chat scams For years, deepfakes were considered a looming fraud risk, but the launch of ChatGPT shows that we will soon be able to interact online with machines that are “almost” indistinguishable from...Read more -
Technical Content: Virtual Reality Is the Next Generation of the Internet
AUGUST, GA (WRDW/WAGT) — If you’ve ever played a video game or ride a virtual roller coaster, wearing one of these VR headsets, you’ve entered the Metaverse. You can play games and attend fitness classes, as well as chat and meet new people in the world of Meta’s Horizons. For t...Read more -
Web3 and the Metaverse: Building a Stronger Digital Economy
Tell our technical experts about your revolutionary ideas in an intensive session. We describe your product idea and define the scope of work. We study business needs, study the competitive environment, conduct strategic analysis and provide customized solutions. Define your product strategy, pri...Read more -
Meta’s new audio tools promise more natural and localizable sounds in VR and AR
Meta’s new audio tools promise more natural and localizable sounds in VR and AR, from distant screams to whispers in your ear. On February 7, Meta added immersive audio capabilities to its proprietary Presence platform. The new “XR Audio SDK” aims to make it easier for developer...Read more -
Hideo Kojima says he’ll have to rewrite Death Stranding 2 if Elle Fanning says no to him
We may earn affiliate commissions when you purchase from links on our site. Here’s how it works. Kojima was worried that if actress Elle Fanning backed out of the project, he would have to rewrite major parts of Death Stranding 2. A new episode of Hideo Kojima’s Structure of the Brain...Read more -
Metaverse Series – Part 1 – Introduction to Metaverse
The evolution of the Metaverse offers organizations endless opportunities to engage with customers, develop brands, and improve communications in the workplace. While this is undoubtedly an exciting time, businesses can face many challenges when using this technology. We have prepared a series of...Read more -
Early Career Entrepreneurs Chase the Bold and Unexplored Future of the Metaverse
The old adage about doing business with friends is tantamount to mixing politics and religion at a neighborhood picnic. One might argue that conventional wisdom, as well as countless Hollywood business stories, favors the classic scenario. Entrepreneurs today, especially those of Generation Z or ...Read more -
Meta VR Hellscape May Soon Be Taken Over By Kids
According to The Wall Street Journal, Meta plans to open Horizon World to users aged 13 to 17. In an internal memo seen by the outlet, Meta said it hopes to offer its VR-based social platform to younger users as early as next month. The company first opened up the Horizon world to users 18 and ol...Read more -
BEYA Metaquake Symposium Opens Thursday in Washington, DC
The BEYA Metaquake Symposium kicked off Thursday with a full agenda. Topics range from understanding how the Metaverse achieves wealth and health, to experiencing an alternate reality. The first panel discussed the difference between the metaverse and digital twins, two buzzwords that quickly bec...Read more