Dopamine flooding Source: BenBernstein When I made a playdate with my 15-year-old cousin, I was specific: “Bring a VR headset. I want to see how it all works.” At 74 years old, I’ve had very limited exposure to virtual reality, and I know this kid is totally addictive. It immediately …
Read More »Chronic pain is one of the biggest health problems in the world — but virtual reality headsets can help alleviate it
In the virtual world, there is no pain. the main points: Commercially available virtual reality technology has been used to combat chronic pain Patients put on headphones, receive education about pain, and then complete a series of tasks An Adelaide physiotherapist who has tried the technique said it has been …
Read More »Major Chinese Internet companies use regular charity events to market · TechNode
All September, major Chinese technology companies launched a series of charity events, such as Alibaba’s Charity Week on September 5, and Tencent’s Giving Day on September 9. As this tradition of “Charity Month” in China was pioneered eight years ago by Tencent, peer-to-peer fundraising campaigns have become the primary …
Read More »Africa can expect ‘non-stop innovation’
After two years of virtual gatherings, AfricaCom’s annual event – Africa’s largest tech conference – has returned in person with a message of hope for the continent. “The high flexibility and rapid growth of the continent’s digital economy, technologies such as 5G, artificial intelligence, and cloud are developing rapidly, and …
Read More »Danbury Police explore virtual reality in officer training
DANBURY Virtual reality is not part of a Danbury police officer’s training, but it may be. Technology and weapons development company Axon Network showed staff at Danbury Police Headquarters Thursday how virtual reality and simulation technology can better prepare officers for complex situations that require critical thinking and de-escalation. “It’s …
Read More »Qualcomm has announced the Snapdragon AR2 chipset to power the next generation of augmented reality
Qualcomm Technologies Inc. revealed Today announced a new chipset platform for augmented reality glasses, the Snapdragon AR2 Gen 1 Platform, to power the next generation of wearables and make them lighter and less powered. The chipmaker unveiled the new platform during this year’s Snapdragon Summit after announcing its next flagship …
Read More »10 gadgets Batman should never use
Batman He and his allies meet a dangerous new villain named Failsafe with connections to the Dark Knight’s past. The Failsafe was basically a disabling device, one of many devices Batman uses on any given night. The world’s greatest detective has quite a few gadgets and gizmos at his disposal …
Read More »The metaverse is a game changer for architects
The School of Architecture’s RAD Lab is venturing into mixed reality projects to enhance the educational experience. Imagine walking inside the Roman Colosseum in AD 72 and exploring every brick in the structure, which took nine years to build but still partially stands in the center of Rome. You are …
Read More »Rockpox infects Planet Hoxxes – Gadget
season 3 of Deep Rock Galacticslated for a console release from November 17, 2022, has arrived on Steam. Season 03: Plaguefall It brings a deadly disease called Rockpox to the planet Hoxxes IV. The disease comes with a completely free second season performance pass with 100 levels of unlocking, four …
Read More »How virtual reality and metaphysics are changing rehabilitation
A patient with balance problems stands on a bosu ball while hitting a playful puffer fish between two agile penguins. Another is seated and holds a heavy ball while kicking the pinball controls with his feet. standing on one foot while walking on a footpath on the beach; making a …
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