XR

Medical iSight to showcase its leading surgical XRAI software at NVIDIA GTC

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Thursday, March 14, 2024
ISight, Magic Leap, GTC, Cardiology, XR, Stroke, Inception, San Jose Convention Center, NVIDIA, Gastroenterology, Cryptocurrency

LONDON, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Medical iSight, the developer of intra-operative XR software (*XRAI™) announced that it will demonstrate its breakthrough technology at the upcoming NVIDIA GTC conference in collaboration with Magic Leap.

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  • LONDON, March 14, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Medical iSight, the developer of intra-operative XR software (*XRAI™) announced that it will demonstrate its breakthrough technology at the upcoming NVIDIA GTC conference in collaboration with Magic Leap.
  • Dr Philip Pratt, CTO of Medical iSight, said, "We are delighted to attend GTC as an NVIDIA Inception member, alongside one of our key headset collaborators, Magic Leap.
  • The demonstration at NVIDIA GTC provides a platform for stakeholders to witness first-hand the capabilities and impact of XRAI in enhancing medical procedures.
  • Register to join Medical iSight at NVIDIA GTC, a global AI conference running March 18-21 at the San Jose Convention Center and online.

apoQlar enters into Collaboration with Mayo Clinic to Advance Patient Care with Extended Reality Technology

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024
XR, Education, VSI, Patient, Mayo Clinic, HIMSS, Health, Cancer, Environment

ORLANDO, Fla., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- apoQlar, a pioneer in medical visualization technology, is excited to announce a collaboration with Mayo Clinic aimed at enhancing patient care through the innovative application of extended reality (XR) technology.

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  • ORLANDO, Fla., March 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- apoQlar, a pioneer in medical visualization technology, is excited to announce a collaboration with Mayo Clinic aimed at enhancing patient care through the innovative application of extended reality (XR) technology.
  • Sirko Pelzl, CEO of apoQlar, shared his excitement about the collaboration, stating, "We aim to revolutionize patient care by incorporating cutting-edge XR technology into daily medical practices and workflows.
  • The use of XR technology in patient care is anticipated to offer extensive benefits, such as enhanced surgical planning, improved interdisciplinary team collaboration, and more effective patient education.
  • The collaboration will commence with a project dedicated to leveraging XR technology for developing personalized treatment plans within Mayo Clinic.

MEDIA ENTREPRENEUR AND CLIMATE LEADER CHIP GILLER AND PHILANTHROPIST WENDY SCHMIDT LAUNCH AGOG, AN IMMERSIVE MEDIA INSTITUTE FOR SOCIAL GOOD

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Monday, March 11, 2024
Narrative, Anagram, Climate change, Education, Sound, Forager, Communication, Lifting, Grist, Empathy, XR, The Sleepover Club, Blue, Social impact, City, Boy, Policy, University, Immersion (virtual reality), Social justice, Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, Reality, System, Social change, Journalism, Virtual reality

AUSTIN, Texas, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chip Giller and Wendy Schmidt announced today the launch of Agog: The Immersive Media Institute—a groundbreaking initiative at the intersection of technology, communications, and social impact. Agog, a philanthropic organization, will help creators and nonprofit leaders harness the power of extended reality (XR) technologies to spur positive social transformation, opening new avenues for empathy, understanding, and activism.

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  • AUSTIN, Texas, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Chip Giller and Wendy Schmidt announced today the launch of Agog: The Immersive Media Institute—a groundbreaking initiative at the intersection of technology, communications, and social impact.
  • Research: The institute will partner with researchers to explore the applications of XR in fostering empathy and driving positive behavioral change.
  • Education and outreach: Through workshops, technical support, training programs, and other outreach initiatives, the institute will empower people to use XR for social good.
  • Advocacy and policy: The institute will engage in efforts to promote responsible and ethical use of immersive media technologies.

5 Insights from INTREN GROUP's Immersive Event

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Monday, March 11, 2024
Alshaya Group, Brain, Sound, Growth, XR, Neuroscience, Smell, AI, Social, Unleashed, System, Conversation, Extended reality, CMO, Marketing, Sales

This immersive experience aimed to inspire and ignite the conversation of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the realm of marketing.

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  • This immersive experience aimed to inspire and ignite the conversation of innovation, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in the realm of marketing.
  • First and foremost takeaway, the event highlighted the critical importance of immersing consumers in interactive experiences.
  • Immersive experiences offer a solution by drawing active attention, as Confucius famously said, "I hear and I forget.
  • Jacqueline AlBoghdadi, CMO at AlShaya Group, echoed this sentiment during the launch event for Intren Labs in Dubai.

Two Taiwanese VR Titles Selected at SXSW

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Monday, March 11, 2024
Culture, VR, XR, SXSW, Red flag, Creativity, Jade Mountain, Exhibition

TAIPEI, March 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Taiwan's rich history and folklore take center stage at South by Southwest (SXSW) in the United States in March, with the Taiwan Creative Content Agency (TAICCA) orchestrating a display of 15 innovative projects combining culture and technology at the Taiwan Pavilion. Among these productions, "Madame Pirate: Code of Conduct," was selected for the 2024 SXSW XR Competition, while the other creation "Sister Lin-Tou" graced the XR Spotlight section.

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  • Among these productions, "Madame Pirate: Code of Conduct," was selected for the 2024 SXSW XR Competition, while the other creation "Sister Lin-Tou" graced the XR Spotlight section.
  • Initially presented in Taipei in 2023, this title is now poised for its international debut at SXSW 2024.
  • These titles have received support through grants such as the Immersive Content Grant or Future Content Production provided by TAICCA in 2022.
  • These compelling titles will offer glimpses of their narratives through teasers at SXSW, aiming to forge connections with potential international partners.

Youth Privacy in Immersive Technologies: Regulatory Guidance, Lessons Learned, and Remaining Uncertainties

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Tuesday, April 2, 2024
Online, Organization, XR, School, Social media, Research, Mental health, Policy, Child, AI, Safe harbor, Thought, Commission, Data collection, Safety, Advertising, COPPA, Parent, Federal Trade Commission, FTC, Medical device

As young people adopt immersive technologies like extended reality (XR) and virtual world applications, companies are expanding their presence in digital spaces, launching brand experiences, advertisements, and digital products. While virtual worlds may in some ways resemble traditional social media and gaming experiences, they may also collect more data and raise potential manipulation risks, particularly [?]

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As young people adopt immersive technologies like extended reality (XR) and virtual world applications, companies are expanding their presence in digital spaces, launching brand experiences, advertisements, and digital products. While virtual worlds may in some ways resemble traditional social media and gaming experiences, they may also collect more data and raise potential manipulation risks, particularly [?]

Over 70 Hopeful Startups Primed for Hong Kong Mega Event of EPiC 2024 Grand Finale

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024
Schneider Electric, Property technology, Growth, Commercial, ICC, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Corporation, BNP Paribas, Jebsen Group, Ecosystem, HKT, Investment, XR, CVF, Chinachem, Henderson Land Development, HKR International, Partnership, Digital, Ingram Micro, Fintech, Task force, UBS, Epic, GBA, Limited, Silicon, New World Development, Grand Finale, International Commerce Centre, HKX, Partner (business rank), Kowloon Motor Bus, HSBC, Management

This year, HKSTP has handpicked a star judging panel of leading figures from the Hong Kong innovation scene to determine the winners at EPiC 2024.

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  • This year, HKSTP has handpicked a star judging panel of leading figures from the Hong Kong innovation scene to determine the winners at EPiC 2024.
  • The current Grand Finale final judges include:
    Ar Donald Choi, JP, Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer, Chinachem Group;
    Jonathan Chiu, Hong Kong President, Schneider Electric (Hong Kong) Limited.
  • Photo 1: HKSTP successfully completed regional Elevator Pitch Competition 2024 (EPiC) Hong Kong Semi-final on 29 February 2024, with 12 of the Hong Kong's brightest innovators selected to participate in EPiC 2024 Grand Finale on 26 April 2024.
  • Photo 2: HKSTP successfully completed regional Elevator Pitch Competition 2024 (EPiC) Stuttgart Semi-final on 4-5 March 2024, with 20 of the European brightest innovators selected to participate in EPiC 2024 Grand Finale on 26 April 2024.

No More XR: Atmoph Window Yo with AI Avatar Enters the Gaming Platform

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024
Netflix, AI, Stranger Things, Animal, ChatGPT, City, Kojima Productions, Tree, PDT, XR, Knowledge

KYOTO, Japan, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atmoph Inc. (Location: Kyoto, CEO: Kyohi Kang) has launched pre-orders for Atmoph Window Yo.

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  • KYOTO, Japan, March 06, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Atmoph Inc. (Location: Kyoto, CEO: Kyohi Kang) has launched pre-orders for Atmoph Window Yo.
  • Take advantage of an exclusive 28% off discount available until March 14th (PDT).
  • Atmoph introduces Atmoph Window Yo, a new entertainment system that connects users to over 1,700 stunning views from around the world.
  • Atmoph Scope is the telescopic controller to get more out of your Atmoph Window Yo.

Verizon Innovative Learning reaches 7 million students nationwide to tackle digital divide

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Monday, March 4, 2024
VZ, Internet, Extended reality, Student, FCC, Education, Climate, RSS, McGraw Hill Education, Liberty Science Center, Franklin Institute, Federal Communications Commission, Digital Promise, Learning, Social responsibility, Risk, Digital technology, School, Federal, City, Virtual reality, Augmented reality, Verizon Communications, Digital inclusion, Museum, Teaching, Medicine, XR, VR, Arizona State University, K-12, Discovery, Inc., Partnership, Tutoring

BASKING RIDGE, N.J., March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Verizon announced that Verizon Innovative Learning , the company’s award-winning education initiative focused on supporting digital equity and inclusion for students nationwide, has reached seven million students with digital skills training.

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  • BASKING RIDGE, N.J., March 04, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, Verizon announced that Verizon Innovative Learning , the company’s award-winning education initiative focused on supporting digital equity and inclusion for students nationwide, has reached seven million students with digital skills training.
  • That’s why, over a decade ago, Verizon Innovative Learning was launched to address barriers to digital inclusion in Title I schools.
  • “For over 11 years, it has been our commitment to ensure students are provided equal access to digital technology and next-gen tools.
  • In addition to supporting Title I schools across the U.S. with access to technology and innovative learning programs, Verizon also provides educators nationwide with access to tools to help bring new ways of learning into their classrooms through Verizon Innovative Learning HQ .

Wearable Devices Teams up with Qualcomm to Elevate Extended Reality Experience

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024
Artificial intelligence, WLDS, Business development, Qualcomm, Antirrhinum, Virtual reality, Business, Qualcomm Snapdragon, XR, Mudra

YOKNEAM ILLIT, ISRAEL, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wearable Devices Ltd. (the “Company” or “Wearable Devices”) (Nasdaq: WLDS, WLDSW), a technology growth company specializing in artificial intelligence (“AI")-powered touchless sensing wearables, today announced a collaboration agreement with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. This collaboration will help those looking to use Wearable Devices' innovative Mudra technology when developing products using the Qualcomm Snapdragon Spaces™ XR Developer Platform, redefining interaction in augmented reality (“AR”) and virtual reality (“VR”) environments.

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  • YOKNEAM ILLIT, ISRAEL, Feb. 28, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Wearable Devices Ltd. (the “Company” or “Wearable Devices”) (Nasdaq: WLDS, WLDSW), a technology growth company specializing in artificial intelligence (“AI")-powered touchless sensing wearables, today announced a collaboration agreement with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.
  • This collaboration will help those looking to use Wearable Devices' innovative Mudra technology when developing products using the Qualcomm Snapdragon Spaces™ XR Developer Platform, redefining interaction in augmented reality (“AR”) and virtual reality (“VR”) environments.
  • The Mudra technology, known for its touchless control capabilities, has been optimized to work with Snapdragon Spaces, enhancing the user experience with intuitive, gesture-based interactions.
  • "Partnering with Qualcomm Technologies marks a significant milestone in our journey to revolutionize the XR industry," said Offir Remez, Executive Vice President of Business Development at Wearable Devices.