virtual reality

Virtual reality modeling finds applications in a wide range of industries. Entertainment, training simulators, research in astronomy, medicine and other disciplines - all of these areas are gaining new opportunities thanks to VR. Unlike augmented reality, VR is usually a more costly technology. Complete environmental simulation requires a special helmet, audio system and devices for interaction with virtual objects. Meanwhile, AR apps often only require a smartphone. Almost all IT giants, including Microsoft, Apple and Google, have their own virtual reality developments.

Parallel Reality: How Metaverses Are Changing the Economy and Culture of Society

Parallel Reality: How Metaverses Are Changing the Economy and Culture of Society

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Just a couple of decades ago, discussions about parallel worlds belonged either to the realm of science fiction or to philosophical debates.
The Era of the Seamless Interface: How Wearable Devices Are Changing the Rules of the Game

The Era of the Seamless Interface: How Wearable Devices Are Changing the Rules of the Game

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At the beginning of this century, the "smartphone" sparked a true revolution, combining a phone, camera, navigator, bank, and personal computer into a single device.
Human and Device: What’s New in the World of Smart Gadgets

Human and Device: What’s New in the World of Smart Gadgets

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We live in an era when digital technologies are becoming not just auxiliary tools but literally a part of our bodies — an intuitive environment and an interface for consciousness.
The 9/9/6 Schedule, Game Corporations, and Other Wonders of the IT Business in China

The 9/9/6 Schedule, Game Corporations, and Other Wonders of the IT Business in China

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The Chinese IT market is a vast and dynamically developing digital landscape that has attracted global attention for several years.
Video games are to be used to treat mental disorders

Video games are to be used to treat mental disorders

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Video games have long been part of modern culture and everyday life for millions of people worldwide.
Google introduces new VR headset

Google introduces new VR headset

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The device is called Glass Enterprise Edition 2. Its initial purpose was exclusively gaming, but it is currently positioned as an instrument for surgeons, engineers and other specialists.
VR mistakes to be punished in real life

VR mistakes to be punished in real life

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Feedback is an important component of computer games. A recent development at the University of Portsmouth represents a completely new type of in-game interaction. A group of students led by James Bruton built a robot that hits gamers for making mistakes in VR.
Rift S: the new VR headset from Oculus

Rift S: the new VR headset from Oculus

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At a recent Game Developers Conference in San Francisco, Oculus presented a new device, a VR headset called Rift S. It can be purchased for $399, which is much more expensive than the previous VR headset released by Oculus. What will you get for this price?\n
VR will help train soldiers

VR will help train soldiers

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Virtual reality is most often associated with computer games, which is a shame, because this technology has some very important applications. For example, VR can be used to prepare military personnel for combat.
What is Augmented Reality (AR)

What is Augmented Reality (AR)

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Human perception is naturally constrained by the physiological limits of our sensory organs. For thousands of years, we’ve been using a variety of instruments to enhance our perception of the world,...
Virtual reality license: how much does the first 8K TV cost?

Virtual reality license: how much does the first 8K TV cost?

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The Japanese broadcaster NHK launched the first ultra-high definition channel with an 8K resolution on December 1st, 2018. Available only to a limited number of viewers in Tokyo, the new broadcast format...
What Is Virtual Reality?

What Is Virtual Reality?

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A VR headset... Anybody who has the slightest knowledge of the Internet must have at least once come across this fancy-looking device. In this article we will discuss how VR works and talk about its already...