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‘Virtual reality could help ease cancer patients’ pain’

The benefits of VR could also potentially help people with a number of other long-term conditions, academics have said.

The Independent UK

Virtual Reality Eases Parental Anxiety During Child Surgeries

Virtual reality reduces anxiety for parents during their children's surgeries, offering a cost-effective solution for hospitals.

Zenger

South Sudanese refugees use VR to open up about trauma

Wearing a VR headset could unlock a new frontier in refugee mental health with South Sudanese taking part in a project aimed at healing trauma.

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Artificial intelligence generates virtual Van Gogh at Paris expo

A new exhibition at the Musée d'Orsay in Paris uses virtual reality and artificial intelligence to immerse visitors in Vincent Van Gogh's final paintings – and even introduce them to the artist himself.

Radio France Internationale

'Highly realistic': virtual reality helping ED nurses

Replicating a real-world emergency room inside a VR headset.

Newcastle Herald

Virtual reality and 3D printing used to plan surgery for infant with renal tumour

1-yr-old child with tumours in kidneys treated using VR & 3D printing tech at Sri Ramachandra Institute. Doctors used virtual reconstruction & 3D printed replicas to plan surgery. Blood supply to kidney blocked & cooled with ice to remove tumour quickly. Free treatment under TN CM's Health Insurance Scheme.

The Hindu

OPINION - Secret life of the dog-fox: Tech and Science Daily podcast

Plus! Inside virtual reality with Meta’s Quest 3

Evening Standard

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Virtual reality can help emergency services navigate the complexities of real-life crises

The UK has experienced several terrorist attacks, from the 2005 London bombings, to the devastating events at Manchester Arena and London Bridge in 2017. These tragic incidents not only resulted in the loss of innocent lives but were also immensely challenging for emergency response teams.

The Conversation

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg kicks off developer conference with focus on AI, virtual reality

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg kicked off the tech giant’s Connect developer conference on Wednesday with a focus on virtual and augmented reality and artificial intelligence

The Independent UK

Union High School, University of Texas partner for football Metaverse experience

Union High School is using virtual reality to give fans a new way to watch football games and other live events with help from the University of Texas.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Sex offenders are using virtual reality to ‘groom and abuse children’

NSPCC says VR is being used to not only interact with children, but also to simulate acts of abuse

The Independent UK

Virtual reality is helping Olkola Traditional Owners get back on Country

The Olkola people from Queensland’s very remote Cape York Peninsula gained their land back through a native title claim in 2014. Since then, they have undertaken land management using traditional fire techniques, habitat protection and restoration and cultural tourism.

The Conversation

Birmingham Royal Ballet uses virtual reality to make dance more accessible

Company aims to allow those unable to go to the theatre, including neurodivergent people, the elderly and children, to enjoy its shows

The Guardian - UK

Virtual reality is mid — all my Meta Quest 2 does is gather dust

The Meta Quest 2 was supposed to be a game changer, but as it turns out virtual reality is actually kind of mid.

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Generative AI and VR/AR/Gaming: Complementary Technologies

This may be pretty obvious to many readers, but I thought it would be fun to have a discussion about it: Generative AI should sharply propel forward the development of lifelike Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality environments (and of sub-VR visual environments, such as those for many computer games). That's…

TechRadar

Meta Quest 3 video leak shows off thinner design and new controllers

Here's what the Meta Quest 3 virtual reality headset looks like when you actually take it out of its box.

The Guardian - AU

‘The night is literally in my hands’: what it’s like to attend an acid house rave – in virtual reality

Using VR and haptic vests to transport users to a sweaty club in 1980s Britain, In Pursuit of Repetitive Beats is so realistic that you might need a lie down afterwards

The Hindu

Experience boat race through virtual reality

The NTBRS offers boat race fans a unique VR regatta experience. The vehicle with the VR system was flagged off by the District Collector. It will tour schools and a special competition has been arranged for students. A photo exhibition ‘Thuzhathalam-2023’ was inaugurated at the Lalithakala Academy Art Gallery. The…

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The Conversation

Virtual reality has negative side effects – new research shows that can be a problem in the workplace

The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work.

Tech&Learning

What is Cybersickness? The Common Virtual Reality Side Effect Explained

Cybersickness affects more than half of those who use virtual reality experience to some degree. Here’s what educators need to know about cybersickness and how to prevent it.

Zenger

Game-Changing Robot Medic Empowers Remote Assessment And Treatment

Robot medic uses virtual reality to save lives in high-risk environments

Zenger

Digital Innovations Revolutionize Music Production, Boost Revenue For Producers

Streaming, home studios, global collaboration, and virtual reality reshape the industry landscape.

Tom’s Guide

NBA games could be Apple Vision Pro’s secret weapon

NBA chief hints that virtual reality NBA experiences could be on the way to Apple’s $3,500 Vision Pro headset.

Evening Standard

Roblox is coming to Meta Quest VR with a 13+ rating

The child-friendly gaming platform will work in virtual reality without a PC connected

The Hindu

Kalaignar Centenary library to be inaugurated in Madurai on July 15, will house over 3.3 lakh books

. Kalaignar Centenary Library in Madurai to open on July 15; features 3.3 lakh books, amenities, services, art gallery, multi-purpose hall, children's theatre, conference hall, virtual reality experience, dome with chandelier, digitalisation for e-library & more. Aims to attract readers & enable visually-impaired to enjoy reading.

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