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AI Vincent Van Gogh says you're wrong about his ear

AI Vincent Van Gogh is patient but unimpressed by yet another question about his chopped-off ear.

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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 ...

Sep 29, 2023

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Meta putting AI in smart glasses, assistants and more

Meta chief Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday said the tech giant is putting artificial intelligence into digital assistants and smart glasses as it seeks to gain lost ground in the AI race.

Sep 28, 2023

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Suggestible people feel more 'present' in virtual reality, study finds

People with vivid imaginations are more likely than others to believe they truly inhabit the worlds they visit in virtual reality (VR) according to new research led by the University of Bath.

Aug 25, 2023

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3M helped make virtual reality headsets smaller. Next step? More consumer demand

David Ylitalo imagines one day opening this newspaper, scanning for a story and having the text pulled right up to his eyes for easy reading. There is no paper, however, just a virtual reality app that mimics the real thing.

Aug 23, 2023

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Customizing avatars to look more like you improves learning in virtual environments

Learning a new skill using VR works better if your virtual instructor is customized to look more like you, according to research by the University of Bath. The study suggests that even minimal customization can make a difference ...

Aug 9, 2023

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Virtual reality has negative side effects—new research shows that can be a problem in the workplace

Some employers are excited about swapping out computer monitors for virtual reality headsets, but the side effects of using VR are not completely understood. In a recent study, my colleagues and I propose 90 factors that ...

Aug 9, 2023

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Travel back to ancient Greece in virtual reality

A new virtual reality (VR) app which takes users on a journey back in time to ancient Greece where they are able to experience first-hand what it was like to consult with the Greek god Zeus at the Oracle of Dodona has been ...

Jun 30, 2023

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Turning old maps into 3D digital models of lost neighborhoods

Imagine strapping on a virtual reality headset and "walking" through a long-gone neighborhood in your city—seeing the streets and buildings as they appeared decades ago.

Jun 28, 2023

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Researchers develop new method for generating natural focal blur in a VR headset

When we perceive the world around us, parts of it come into and out of focus. While this visual cue is a natural one for humans, it can be hard for technology to imitate, especially in 3D displays. Researchers at Carnegie ...

Jun 22, 2023

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