Virtual Reality can get the elderly in nursing homes to be happier about exercising. A new research project shows that the technology motivates older people in nursing homes to get moving. Source: Virtual experience gets the elderly to exercise
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Typing while driving could be more safe with simple text entry technique
A combination of a head-up display and the keypad familiar to us from mobiles in the 2000s significantly improved the performance of drivers who were texting while driving. Source: Typing while driving could be more safe with simple text entry technique
Key component for wireless communication with terahertz frequencies
An ultrahigh speed, wireless communication network using THz instead of GHz frequencies is now one step closer. Researchers have shown that it is possible to effectively transmit signal waves with THz frequencies through the existing fiber optic network. Source: Key component for wireless communication with terahertz frequencies
Virtual reality training improves social skills of individuals on the autism spectrum
Children with autism spectrum disorder, who participated in a virtual reality training program, improved social cognition skills and reported better real-world relationships. Neurocognitive testing showed significant gains in emotional recognition, understanding the perspective of others and the ability to problem solve. Source: Virtual reality training improves social skills of individuals on the autism spectrum
New 3D viewer for improved digital geoscience mapping
Over the years, techniques and equipment for digital mapping have revolutionized the way geoscience field studies are performed. Now a unique new software for virtual model interpretation and visualization is revealed by researchers. Source: New 3D viewer for improved digital geoscience mapping
Chris Hardwick: VR Addiction Is ‘Going To Be A Problem’
Chris Hardwick made it his life’s business to talk about the nerdy things he loves most when he co-founded Nerdist Industries over four years ago. Now, Hardwick is seen across a variety of TV shows, most notably Talking Dead, the recap talk show that follows each new episode of The Walking Dead on AMC. It should...
VR Metaverse Company High Fidelity Raises $22 Million in New Funding
Uncovered among recent regulatory filings, VR metaverse company High Fidelity has raised $22 million in new funding. The company, which has reportedly raised $17.45 million across four prior venture investments, has raised a new round of venture capital to the tune of $22 million, reports the Wall Street Journal. High Fidelity CEO Philip Rosedale confirmed...
The ResearchVR Podcast Is Now on UploadVR
Ever wondered how Virtual Reality tricks your brain into believing things? Why you lose your sense of time and presence when you’re in an intense shooting game? Why VR sometimes bleeds into your dreams? Or maybe why VR sickness happens and how to design around it? Tune into the ResearchVR Podcast to hear about the...
Gamble With Real Money in The ‘SlotsMillion’ VR Casino – Just Not In The U.S. Or U.K.
I’ve got family members that play slot machine simulator games on their smartphones all the time. At first, it didn’t make a whole lot of sense to me. If it’s fake money, then why does it matter if you win or lose? You’re just tapping a screen and watching flashy colors emit the results of...
Facebook To Release ‘Live 360’ With Nat Geo This Week, Full Rollout in 2017
Today, Facebook is taking the first step towards making its live streaming applications more immersive with the announcement of “Live 360”. According to a blog post published today by by product manager Supratik Lahiri and software engineer Chetan Gupta, Facebook will be releasing its first ever live, 360 degree video through a partnership with National Geographic. According to the...