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While metaverse supporters claim VR can virtually recreate in-person collaborative experiences, the ways users interact with VR systems can introduce usability issues.
Smart glasses are already being used in many industrial settings – and may be a common item by the end of the decade.
Meta leader Mark Zuckerberg has given the world a sneak preview of the Orion glasses – but will they change the world?
It’s good for people to spend time in nature. But do those benefits extend to ‘virtual nature’ — experiencing the outdoors through a virtual reality headset?
Gaming or watching sports in the metaverse might be fun, but these ‘immersive online environments’ are also enabling new kinds of crime. To tackle this problem, we must first understand it better.
‘Body swapping’ may help people get a clearer idea of what their own bodies are really like.
The experience of hearing voices can be very different from person to person, and can change over time. They can be comforting or very distressing.
Ways to interact with virtual versions of our deceased loved ones are now a possibility – but there’s a raft of ethical and emotional challenges involved.
The metaverse will soon become a prime destination for those seeking online religious experiences.
Current methods of screening for dementia have a range of limitations. Using virtual reality for cognitive screening is still a new area, but it’s showing promise.
Psychology researchers have used virtual reality to find our brains oscillate with each step – an intriguing finding to better understand how we see the world.
One person said they wanted a VR experience that allowed them to explore Paris again.
Online dangers lurk in virtual worlds for children. As more preschoolers immerse themselves in virtual reality, we must manage the risks and keep them safe.
Apple’s plan for ‘spatial computing’ may redefine personal computing – and also facilitate trouble new kinds of surveillance.
Thanks to AI, the future of music is not just about listening, it’s about experiencing.
How does one successfully navigate obstacles such as extreme weather, a tight deadline and a spontaneous shot list in a foreign country on a 360 project as a solo cinematographer?
VR can help responders hone the decision making skills they’ll need in emergency scenarios.
Trading in PC monitors for VR headsets can cause workers to experience dizziness, headaches and nausea. Researchers are beginning to understand why and what can be done to minimize the effects.
Many point to Meta’s failings to make a case for mixed reality headsets having no future. But Apple’s approach is arguably much more strategic.
Top contributors
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Researcher in Virtual Reality, Auckland University of Technology
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Professor in Human-Computer Interaction, ARC Future Fellow, University of Sydney
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Lecturer in Digital Cultures, Australian Research Council DECRA Fellow, University of Sydney
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Senior Lecturer in Applied Ethics & CyberSecurity, Griffith University
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Professor of Creative and Cultural Industries, University of Nottingham
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Senior Lecturer in Digital Marketing, University of the West of Scotland
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Professor of Screen Media, King's College London
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Chair in Interactive Multimedia Systems, University of Birmingham
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Professor of Management, University of North Carolina – Greensboro
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Senior Lecturer in Media Studies, University of Portsmouth
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Senior Lecturer, Digital, Political, Media, Deakin University
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Associate Professor – Information & Communication Technology (ICT), CQUniversity Australia
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Professor of Anthropology, University of California, Irvine
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Assistant Professor, Northumbria University, Newcastle
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Enterprise Fellow, University of South Australia
