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UC Berkeley ROAR Racers Among Top Teams to Demo Next-Gen Autonomous Racecars at CES 2024

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Friday, December 15, 2023

The University of California, Berkeley, Robot Open Autonomous Racing (ROAR) program, together with its multi-university partners comprising the AI Racing Tech team, will serve among three leading international teams to test out the next-gen Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) racecar.

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  • The University of California, Berkeley, Robot Open Autonomous Racing (ROAR) program, together with its multi-university partners comprising the AI Racing Tech team, will serve among three leading international teams to test out the next-gen Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) racecar.
  • The updated world’s fastest and most advanced autonomous racecar will be unveiled at CES 2024 , held January 9-12 in Las Vegas, NV.
  • Instead, the cockpit is outfitted with specialized hardware and high-performance controls to provide complete driverless operation.
  • The Indy Autonomous Challenge (IAC) organizes racing competitions among university-affiliated teams from around the world to program fully autonomous racecars and compete in a series of history-making events at iconic tracks.

Head Mounted Display (HMD) Market worth $26.4 billion by 2029 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Friday, December 8, 2023

VR HMD to dominate the Head-mounted Display (HMD) market from 2024 to 2029.

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  • VR HMD to dominate the Head-mounted Display (HMD) market from 2024 to 2029.
  • As a result, the VR HMD market is poised for continued growth and accounts for the larger share of HMD market.
  • Processors and Memory to register highest CAGR in the Head-mounted Display (HMD) market during forecast period.
  • The increasing demand for immersive experiences in gaming, healthcare, education, and enterprise applications has propelled the Head-Mounted Display (HMD) market.

Head Mounted Display (HMD) Market worth $26.4 billion by 2029 - Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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Friday, December 8, 2023

VR HMD to dominate the Head-mounted Display (HMD) market from 2024 to 2029.

Key Points: 
  • VR HMD to dominate the Head-mounted Display (HMD) market from 2024 to 2029.
  • As a result, the VR HMD market is poised for continued growth and accounts for the larger share of HMD market.
  • Processors and Memory to register highest CAGR in the Head-mounted Display (HMD) market during forecast period.
  • The increasing demand for immersive experiences in gaming, healthcare, education, and enterprise applications has propelled the Head-Mounted Display (HMD) market.

HTC VIVE Announces VIVE Ultimate Tracker for All-in-One XR Headsets and PC VR Streaming

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Wednesday, November 29, 2023

Additionally, VIVE Ultimate Tracker supports PC VR streaming and is compatible with existing VIVE Tracker supported PC content.

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  • Additionally, VIVE Ultimate Tracker supports PC VR streaming and is compatible with existing VIVE Tracker supported PC content.
  • - VIVE Ultimate Tracker 3+1 Kit Special (USD $599): Includes 3 VIVE Ultimate Trackers, 1 Wireless Dongle*, 1 Dance Dash download key, and TrackStraps set for VIVE Ultimate Tracker.
  • - VIVE Ultimate Tracker 3+1 Kit Special (GBP £599): Includes 3 VIVE Ultimate Trackers, 1 Wireless Dongle, 1 Dance Dash download key, and TrackStraps set for VIVE Ultimate Tracker.
  • - VIVE Ultimate Tracker 3+1 Kit Special (EUR €669): Includes 3 VIVE Ultimate Trackers, 1 Wireless Dongle, 1 Dance Dash download key, and TrackStraps set for VIVE Ultimate Tracker.

Chula Vista Veterans Home to be First Recipients of Immersive VR Glasses Through BVL Grant

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Tuesday, September 26, 2023

CHULA VISTA, Calif., Sept. 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MyndVR, the leading provider of VR-based, digital therapeutic experiences for the aging population, has announced the deployment of virtual reality glasses to all eight Veterans Homes of California. The deployment of MyndVR technology is made possible by a grant from BVL (Bowlers to Veterans Link), a 501c3 charity dedicated to funding recreation therapy programs that address the emotional and physical needs of veteran and active-duty military personnel. This expansion underscores the ongoing momentum of MyndVR, aligning with the growing demand for advanced technologies like VR to enhance senior care.

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  • This expansion underscores the ongoing momentum of MyndVR, aligning with the growing demand for advanced technologies like VR to enhance senior care.
  • The BVL grant was created to help deploy MyndVR technology through the innovative HTC Vive immersive glasses, to 50 state veterans homes across the United States.
  • The California Department of Veteran Affairs (CalVet) is the third state veterans home group selected to receive the immersive technology.
  • Bowling centers and associations will continue to generate funds for veterans throughout November, which is designated as BVL Month in America.

HTC VIVE Launches VIVE XR Elite Big Bundle Deal: A Game-Changing Offer for VR Enthusiasts

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Friday, September 1, 2023

SEATTLE, Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HTC VIVE, a trailblazer in the realm of virtual reality, is thrilled to introduce the VIVE XR Elite Big Bundle Deal.

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  • SEATTLE, Sept. 1, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- HTC VIVE, a trailblazer in the realm of virtual reality, is thrilled to introduce the VIVE XR Elite Big Bundle Deal.
  • With cutting-edge VR hardware, captivating games, and a VIVE Streaming Cable, the Big Bundle Deal provides great value for VR gamers who demand the best.
  • VIVE Streaming Cable: Valued at USD $79, the VIVE Streaming Cable enables high-fidelity, low-latency PC VR streaming.
  • VIVE XR Elite – HTC VIVE's Powerful, Lightweight XR Headset:
    VIVE XR Elite is the latest cutting-edge headset from HTC VIVE, offering immersive XR experiences in a lightweight, compact form factor.

MetaWorks Platforms Closes Acquisition of AI-Powered Avatar Metaverse Platform, UtopiaVR

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Thursday, July 6, 2023

Fairfield, CA., July 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MetaWorks Platforms, Inc. (“MetaWorks'' or the “Company”), (CSE: MWRK and OTCQB: MWRK), an award-winning Web3 company that owns and operates platforms in the entertainment & technology space, is pleased to announce that it has closed the asset purchase of the AI-Powered Avatar Metaverse Platform UtopiaVR.com from Apex VR Holdings, Inc. The terms of the deal were disclosed in the Company’s recent Form 8-K filing.

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  • Fairfield, CA., July 06, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- MetaWorks Platforms, Inc. (“MetaWorks'' or the “Company”), (CSE: MWRK and OTCQB: MWRK), an award-winning Web3 company that owns and operates platforms in the entertainment & technology space, is pleased to announce that it has closed the asset purchase of the AI-Powered Avatar Metaverse Platform UtopiaVR.com from Apex VR Holdings, Inc.
  • MetaWorks Platforms, Inc. President Scott Gallagher commented on today's news, “This is a very exciting time and opportunity for MetaWorks and for our shareholders.
  • The Utopia metaverse platform works on all relevant devices: PC, mobile and VR headsets such as Oculus Quest or HTC Vive.
  • For details on the acquisition, see the Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 6, 2023.

Global AR/VR in Travel & Tourism Market Research Report 2023: Trends, Opportunities, and Forecasts, 2018-2023 & 2023-2028

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Monday, July 3, 2023

DUBLIN, July 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "AR/VR in Travel & Tourism Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2018-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.

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  • DUBLIN, July 3, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The "AR/VR in Travel & Tourism Market - Global Industry Size, Share, Trends, Opportunity, and Forecast, 2018-2028" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering.
  • Global AR/VR in Travel & Tourism Market is driven by the increased demand for travel and hospitality services in the virtual world across the globe, raising the interest adoption of numerous AR and VR tourism and travel services.
  • The market players usually use AR to add graphics and useful information to an environment viewed through an AR device.
  • The key players are enhancing their technologies to offer technologically advanced services to the users of the Tourism & Travel Sector.

The Peplinski Group Brings MyndVR to its Managed Senior Care Communities

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023

DALLAS, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MyndVR, the leading provider of VR-based, digital therapeutic experiences for the aging population, announced today that it has partnered with the Peplinski Group to bring its award-winning VR technology to the group's ten managed senior care communities throughout Michigan. Unique to this community launch is the introduction of MyndVRx(sm), a specialized portfolio of VR therapy tools designed with Select Rehab, Orio Cognitive, and powered by the all new XR Elite immersive glasses by HTC Vive.

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  • DALLAS, June 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- MyndVR , the leading provider of VR-based, digital therapeutic experiences for the aging population, announced today that it has partnered with the Peplinski Group to bring its award-winning VR technology to the group's ten managed senior care communities throughout Michigan.
  • Homes managed by The Peplinski Group will be the first in Michigan to offer MyndVRx to residents in each community.
  • "This is the future of senior care and we're excited to see how it enhances the lives of everyone here."
  • "We are excited to deploy MyndVRx with The Peplinski Group, one of the most innovative managers of skilled care in the state of Michigan," said Chris Brickler, CEO of MyndVR.

Two Vocational Training Centres in Granollers and Bilbao innovate in Education by betting on Virtual Reality

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Thursday, June 15, 2023

GRANOLLERS and BILBAO, Spain, June 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The CIFP Txurdinaga LHII and the IES Carles Vallbona, reference centres for vocational training in Bilbao and Granollers respectively, have announced a strategic commitment to promote innovation through Virtual Reality (VR) in their educational processes.

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  • GRANOLLERS and BILBAO, Spain, June 15, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The CIFP Txurdinaga LHII and the IES Carles Vallbona, reference centres for vocational training in Bilbao and Granollers respectively, have announced a strategic commitment to promote innovation through Virtual Reality (VR) in their educational processes.
  • As a result of this collaboration, the installation and commissioning of the first two wireless Virtual Reality Rooms will allow virtual reality learning resources and activities to be deployed on a full-scale, and also remotely.
  • Another aspect of the technology is the ability to create and deploy learning resources and activities in virtual reality autonomously.
  • Its innovative Virtual Reality as a Service (VRaaS) platform, VIROO, is aimed at making virtual reality accessible to businesses of all sizes and sectors.