'Call of Duty: Warzone' and 'Black Ops Cold War' Perks Aim to Help Military Veterans get Civilian Medical Jobs "Call of Duty: Warzone" is adding a new healing game as part of its frenetic online combat action. Through May 9, players who revive five people while playing "Warzone" will earn a … READ MORE
Virtual Reality Is Where the Internet Was 20 Years Ago
Virtual Reality Is Where the Internet Was 20 Years Ago The Future of VR Gaming is already a force within the global market, pulling $160 billion in revenue as of 2020 with a +9.3% year-on-year increase. The number of gamers worldwide are only rising and are expected to exceed 3 billion by 2023. … READ MORE
Architect Brings Design to Life with Virtual Reality Using 3D Building Models
Architect Brings Design to Life with Virtual Reality Using 3D Building Models Architects Kirkland Fraser Moor (KFM) are pioneering the use of Virtual Reality (VR) to bring to life design processes and stakeholder consultations. Using VR based on a 3D building model created by aerial mapping company … READ MORE
Campfire Raises $8 Million to Advance AR/VR for Product Design
Campfire Raises $8 Million to Advance AR/VR for Product Design Campfire has raised $8 million in funding for its holographic technology that enables both augmented reality and virtual reality for the purpose of enterprise product design. In stealth until now, Campfire has created a holographic … READ MORE
Samsung Canada Extends Partnership with Holland Bloorview in Support of Autism Research
Samsung Canada Extends Partnership with Holland Bloorview in Support of Autism Research Watches and tablets will be used in a study examining the effectiveness of virtual reality (V/R) technology in reducing anxiety related to visiting the dentist. Study participants will receive a Samsung tablet … READ MORE
Transforming Training: Austin Uses VR for EMS Responders
Transforming Training: Austin Uses VR for EMS Responders Austin-Travis County Emergency Medical Services in Texas has incorporated augmented and virtual reality into its training process, allowing first responders to prepare more effectively for mass-casualty events. Training for Austin-Travis … READ MORE
Serious Labs Develops Virtual Reality Driving Simulator with Support from Government Partners
Serious Labs Develops Virtual Reality Driving Simulator with Support from Government Partners Edmonton-based Serious Labs is developing a virtual reality commercial truck driving simulator with support from the Government of Alberta, Emissions Reduction Alberta, and the Alberta Motor Transport … READ MORE
7 Applications of Augmented Reality And Virtual Reality In Real Estate
7 Applications of Augmented Reality And Virtual Reality In Real Estate The advent of immersive technologies such as augmented reality and virtual reality has revolutionized several industry sectors and real estate is no exception. Advanced applications of augmented reality (AR) and virtual … READ MORE
Thousands of British Troops Training in Huge Virtual Battlefield
Thousands of British Troops Training in Huge Virtual Battlefield More soldiers than ever are learning how to use kit, command vehicles and master terrain in the furthest-flung reaches of the globe. The 3D simulation is unlike console war games such as Call of Duty in that it has heightened realism … READ MORE
Cultural Exchange Goes Virtual for International Game Prototyping Course
Cultural Exchange Goes Virtual for International Game Prototyping Course RIT students collaborate to create games with students around the globe, from Japan to Senegal International travel may be limited, but it hasn’t stopped RIT game developers from collaborating with students across the world … READ MORE
TMC Employs Gamification to Promote Opportunities for Youth
TMC Employs Gamification to Promote Opportunities for Youth American Trucking Associations’ Technology & Maintenance Council is forging new ground with the release of a new augmented reality game app aimed at attracting, fostering and welcoming a new generation of skilled technicians to the … READ MORE
BBVA Uses Gamification Techniques to Reskill Employees
BBVA Uses Gamification Techniques to Reskill Employees The Camp is the new reskilling and upskilling proposal for BBVA employees. Through an innovative training ecosystem, the bank’s workforce will be able to reinforce, update or deepen their knowledge in the skills identified as pivotal to … READ MORE
New MIT Sloan Study Applies Gamification Techniques to Improve Online Teaching Techniques and Learning Outcomes for Students
New MIT Sloan Study Applies Gamification Techniques to Improve Online Teaching Techniques and Learning Outcomes for Students Researchers share videos on their journey into online learning and advice on setting up a home studio CAMBRIDGE, Mass., – Online learning offers the opportunity to engage a much broader set of students with different learning styles, and […]
University of Vermont Receives nearly $400K for ‘Serious Games’ to Promote Healthy Food Policy
The University of Vermont Receives nearly $400K for ‘Serious Games’ to Promote Healthy Food Policy An interdisciplinary team of University of Vermont researchers is using video game technology to inform decision-making around policies to increase access to healthy foods. The University of Vermont has received nearly $400,000 in support from the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation […]
UMass Research Focuses on Helping Seniors Play mHealth Games
UMass Research Focuses on Helping Seniors Play mHealth Games An NIH-funded project at UMass-Amherst is studying how mHealth games can be used to help seniors with mild cognitive impairment improve their brain function. A University of Massachusetts researcher is studying whether mHealth games can help seniors living with mild cognitive impairment (MCI). Sunghoon Ivan Lee, […]
Key Digital Regulation & Compliance Developments
Key Digital Regulation & Compliance Developments As a result of the continuing evolution of European digital regulation, the process of Digital Compliance has become a much greater priority for any organization providing or consuming digital goods and services in Europe. As digital technology evolves, it is increasingly challenging for organizations to ensure continued regulatory compliance. […]
At GIPC’s Innovation Ecosystem Event, Innovators and Creators Share Importance of Intellectual Property
At GIPC’s Innovation Ecosystem Event, Innovators and Creators Share Importance of Intellectual Property This week, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) hosted the Innovation Ecosystems Event Keynote Session – “The Common Thread.” The session focused on how innovation ecosystems foster a culture of transformation that allows society to harness their collective […]
‘Game-Changing’ Digital Avatars Allow Psychosis Patients to Come Face-to-Face with the Voices in Their Head
‘Game-Changing’ Digital Avatars Allow Psychosis Patients to Come Face-to-Face with the Voices in Their Head The trial ‘could be a game changer in terms of enabling access to psychological therapies for people with distressing voices’ The use of digital avatars to represent voices heard by people with psychosis could prove a “game changer” for treatment […]
Virtual Reality Energizes Pre-Service Special Ed Teachers
Virtual Reality Energizes Pre-Service Special Ed Teachers Avatars simulate scenarios that allow pre-service teachers to develop their problem-solving skills Pre-service teachers at the University of North Georgia now use virtual reality avatars to prepare to work in K-12 special education. Previously, the students engaged in re-enactments of real-life scenarios to learn how to handle behavioral issues and other situations. The […]
Shrouded Citadel Interview: Discover the Secrets Behind the AR Adventure Epic
Shrouded Citadel Interview: Discover the Secrets Behind the AR Adventure Epic What does a 40 year old Dungeons & Dragons-style RPG and a modern day AR adventure game have in common? Well, a rather surprising amount as we discovered during our interview with Shrouded Citadel’s creator, Robert Pifer. The first-person dungeon augmented reality game, which launched […]
