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The metaverse will soon become a prime destination for those seeking online religious experiences.
Current methods of screening for dementia have a range of limitations. Using virtual reality for cognitive screening is still a new area, but it’s showing promise.
Psychology researchers have used virtual reality to find our brains oscillate with each step – an intriguing finding to better understand how we see the world.
One person said they wanted a VR experience that allowed them to explore Paris again.
Online dangers lurk in virtual worlds for children. As more preschoolers immerse themselves in virtual reality, we must manage the risks and keep them safe.
Apple’s plan for ‘spatial computing’ may redefine personal computing – and also facilitate trouble new kinds of surveillance.
Thanks to AI, the future of music is not just about listening, it’s about experiencing.
How does one successfully navigate obstacles such as extreme weather, a tight deadline and a spontaneous shot list in a foreign country on a 360 project as a solo cinematographer?
VR can help responders hone the decision making skills they’ll need in emergency scenarios.
Trading in PC monitors for VR headsets can cause workers to experience dizziness, headaches and nausea. Researchers are beginning to understand why and what can be done to minimize the effects.
Many point to Meta’s failings to make a case for mixed reality headsets having no future. But Apple’s approach is arguably much more strategic.
After struggling to go mainstream, Apple’s recent announcement of the Vision Pro mixed-reality headset could be the lifeline the metaverse needs.
Will Apple’s Vision Pro set the new standard for the future of virtual reality?
Wakefulness drugs like Modafinil point to a new frontier of technosleep driven by personal goals rather than medical need.
When we tweaked the simulator, talented players naturally adapted.
Meta and Pico lead the field with their VR headsets, ChatGPT continues its inexorable rise and new engine developments are pushing the boundaries of the video game experience.
If the VR industry is to experience the kind of growth that will make it worthy of the billions of dollars that have been invested in it, we need to view the metaverse as public infrastructure.
Here are the trends on the cusp of transforming the online world.
The huge gathering of policymakers focused on culture’s crucial role in sustainable development.
Top contributors
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Researcher in Virtual Reality, Auckland University of Technology
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Professor in Human-Computer Interaction, ARC Future Fellow, University of Sydney
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Senior Lecturer in Digital Cultures, Australian Research Council DECRA Fellow, University of Sydney
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Adjunct Senior Lecturer, Applied Ethics and CyberSecurity, Griffith University
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Professor of Creative and Cultural Industries, University of Nottingham
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Senior Lecturer in Digital Marketing, University of the West of Scotland
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Professor of Screen Media, King's College London
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Chair in Interactive Multimedia Systems, University of Birmingham
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Professor of Management, University of North Carolina – Greensboro
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Senior Lecturer in Media Studies, University of Portsmouth
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Senior Lecturer in Communication, Deakin University
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Professor & Director, Hub for Apple Platform Innovation (HAPI), School of Computing Technologies, RMIT University
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Professor of Anthropology, University of California, Irvine
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Assistant Professor, Northumbria University, Newcastle
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Professor of Virtual Heritage and Interactive History, Adelaide University