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Ukraine Sees Drones As Crucial To Battlefield Success

Sat in a soggy field and strapped into a virtual reality headset, Ukrainian soldier Igor was piloting a military drone test flight using a small control panel in his hands.

International Business Times

Taskmaster VR announced for Meta Quest 2 and 3 with 2024 launch

Taskmaster, the hit comedy game show, is getting a VR spin-off game for Meta Quest 2 and Meta Quest 3 in 2024.

TechRadar

This Quest 3 Demo Gives 'Super Mario 64' The First-Person VR Treatment We Need

This first-person virtual reality mockup of 'Super Mario 64' on the Quest 3 really makes us wish Nintendo would take the VR plunge.

Inverse

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Blackpink set to thrill fans with immersive virtual reality concert on Meta

The gig will take place on Meta's Horizon Worlds VR app

Evening Standard

Netflix's new mind-bending sci-fi series 3 Body Problem will give you virtual reality nightmares

Netflix has revealed the first clip from its new mind-boggling sci-fi TV show – and it's not the kind of VR technology we want.

TechRadar

Holocaust survivor recalls 'Night of Broken Glass' horrors in interactive, virtual reality project

Charlotte Knobloch was 6 years old when she saw the synagogues of Munich burning and watched helplessly as two Nazi officers marched away a beloved friend of her father who was beaten up and bleeding on the forehead

The Independent UK

A VR headset that could help astronaut mental health is launching to ISS on SpaceX rocket this week

Astronauts will soon be able to enter virtual reality for mental health care on the International Space Station. A new VR headset launching Nov. 9 adds more tools for astronauts looking to stay healthy in orbit.

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Kerala Tourism’s pavilion gives a virtual tour of prime sites

Kerala Tourism’s pavilion, erected in the State capital as part of Keraleeyam, leverages digital technology to portray State’s many charms. A virtual reality hub, LED corridor, and AR games are among the features

The Hindu

Rats Can Use Their Imaginations, Like Humans, In Virtual Reality Experiments

Rats show signs of imagination in groundbreaking study using virtual reality and brain-machine interface.

Zenger

Rats Put in Virtual Reality Possess This Incredibly Human-like Trait

Using virtual reality and brain-machine interfaces, a new study reveals that rats, too, have a vivid imagination.

Inverse

AI and virtual reality saving lives in remote WA

From a command centre in Perth, doctors and nurses are using artificial intelligence and virtual reality to save lives in a remote Goldfields region.

AAP

Scarygirl: the richly built world of this new Aussie film tells a story of human-nature connection

Arkie was created by illustrator Nathan Jurevicius 21 years ago. She has evolved into graphic novels, console and virtual reality games, collectable vinyl toys – and now an animated feature film.

The Conversation

‘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.

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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.

Radio France Internationale

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.

Newcastle Herald

'Highly realistic': virtual reality helping ED nurses

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

The Hindu

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.

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Plus! Inside virtual reality with Meta’s Quest 3

The Conversation

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 Independent UK

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

USA Today Sports Media Group

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.

The Independent UK

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 Conversation

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 Guardian - UK

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

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