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Compliance Dialogues in the Metaverse

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Wednesday, January 18, 2023
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MIAMI, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --BH Compliance is now accepting applications for qualifying ethics and compliance officers to join Compliance Dialogues in the Metaverse. The program gives a select group of industry experts an opportunity to discuss current and potential risks and other issues relevant to the compliance sector in the metaverse and related technological innovations.

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  • MIAMI, Jan. 18, 2023 /PRNewswire/ --BH Compliance is now accepting applications for qualifying ethics and compliance officers to join Compliance Dialogues in the Metaverse.
  • Compliance Dialogues in the Metaverse is a series of six peer-to-peer conversations that meet once per month and are designed to advance our knowledge of the metaverse and to assist ethics and compliance experts in identifying new challenges and learning new skills that they can apply in their roles.
  • The sessions also discuss the legal remedies for corrupt practices taking place in the metaverse, which jurisdictions would govern, how to draft compliance anti-corruption policies applicable to the metaverse and virtual reality ("VR") universe, and talk about future trends in ethics and compliance that could be unique to the metaverse, among other topics.
  • Compliance Dialogues in the Metaverse is hosted by Manuel A. Gómez , Professor of Law and Associate Dean for Graduate Studies and Global Engagement at Florida International University College of Law, and Susana Sierra , CEO of BH Compliance and a distinguished leader in compliance and anticorruption.

Immersive Virtual Reality Training From Wolters Kluwer & Laerdal Medical Transports Nursing Students to a Busy Hospital Floor

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Thursday, January 19, 2023
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Wolters Kluwer, Health and Laerdal Medical today announced the development of vrClinicals for Nursing , an immersive, virtual reality (VR) nursing education experience designed to strengthen practice readiness.

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  • Wolters Kluwer, Health and Laerdal Medical today announced the development of vrClinicals for Nursing , an immersive, virtual reality (VR) nursing education experience designed to strengthen practice readiness.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230119005186/en/
    vrClinicals for Nursing prepares students for medical practice by building clinical judgment and multi-patient prioritization skills.
  • “Using immersive virtual reality, vrClinicals for Nursing allows students to benefit from clinical training in a controlled environment where they can safely make and learn from their mistakes,” said Julie Stegman , Vice President, Nursing Segment, Health Learning, Research & Practice at Wolters Kluwer, Health.
  • vrClinicals for Nursing, which was co-developed with Laerdal Medical, builds on the successful collaboration between Laerdal Medical and Wolters Kluwer.

IDC Tracker Finds Upward Pricing Putting Downward Pressure on AR/VR Headsets

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Tuesday, December 20, 2022
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Global shipments for AR and VR headsets will decline by 12.8% in 2022, dropping to 9.7 million units.

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  • Global shipments for AR and VR headsets will decline by 12.8% in 2022, dropping to 9.7 million units.
  • The next closest competitor has been ByteDance's Pico with 7.4% share over the same period.
  • However, each of these companies will face challenges next year as Sony's next generation headset launches and Apple also enters the market.
  • IDC Tracker products provide accurate and timely market size, vendor share, and forecasts for hundreds of technology markets from more than 100 countries around the globe.

Introducing Syntech VR Head Strap with Battery Pack: The Ultimate Accessory for Enhanced VR Experience

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Monday, January 2, 2023
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The VR Head Strap with Battery Pack boasts a 10,000mAh battery that can fully charge the Oculus Quest 2 twice, extending its battery life to approximately 4-6 hours and eliminating the need for frequent recharging.

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  • The VR Head Strap with Battery Pack boasts a 10,000mAh battery that can fully charge the Oculus Quest 2 twice, extending its battery life to approximately 4-6 hours and eliminating the need for frequent recharging.
  • "We know that comfort and stability are key to a great VR experience, and the VR Head Strap with Battery Pack addresses these issues while also extending the headset's battery life.
  • Syntech will be first showcasing the VR Head Strap with Battery Pack at the upcoming Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2023 in Las Vegas, Nevada.
  • For more information about Syntech and the Syntech VR Head Strap with Battery Pack, visit https://syntechhome.com/ .

Cesium for Unity Now Available

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Wednesday, November 30, 2022
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PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cesium for Unity, an open source plugin that enables real-world 3D data to be utilized in the Unity game engine, is now available.

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  • PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cesium for Unity, an open source plugin that enables real-world 3D data to be utilized in the Unity game engine, is now available.
  • Cesium for Unity empowers Unity developers to create fully immersive and interactive metaverse apps, games, simulations, and experiences with accurate, high-resolution 3D geospatial data collected from drones, satellites, and other sources.
  • "We look forward to the inspiring experiences the Unity community will build with 3D geospatial data enabled by Cesium for Unity."
  • With offerings like the open source Cesium for Unreal and Cesium for Unity plugins, we're empowering creators to build digitized worlds with real-world data at scale.

Charge Into the Virtual World With Turtle Beach’s Fuel Compact VR Charging Station for Meta Quest 2 – Now Available

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Monday, November 21, 2022
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Best-selling gaming headset and accessories maker Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: HEAR) today announced its Turtle Beach Fuel Compact VR Charging Station for Meta Quest 2 is now available globally.

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  • Best-selling gaming headset and accessories maker Turtle Beach Corporation (Nasdaq: HEAR) today announced its Turtle Beach Fuel Compact VR Charging Station for Meta Quest 2 is now available globally.
  • The Fuel Compact VR Charging Station provides both power and convenient, compact storage for the Meta Quest 2 headset and its controllers ensuring that VR gamers devices are fully charged and ready for hours of play.
  • The Fuel Compact VR Charging Station for Meta Quest 2 is available now from www.turtlebeach.com and participating retailers for $79.99 (69.99/79.99) MSRP.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221121005791/en/
    Charge Into the Virtual World With Turtle Beachs Fuel Compact VR Charging Station for Meta Quest 2 Now Available (Photo: Business Wire)
    2022 has further cemented Turtle Beach as a full portfolio gaming accessories brand.

ForeVR Games Breaks Into Billiards With ForeVR Pool

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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Joining ForeVR Bowl, ForeVR Darts, and ForeVR Cornhole, the fourth title in ForeVR's library is available for Oculus Quest 2 and Pro for $19.99.

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  • Joining ForeVR Bowl, ForeVR Darts, and ForeVR Cornhole, the fourth title in ForeVR's library is available for Oculus Quest 2 and Pro for $19.99.
  • "ForeVR Pool is an exciting addition to our roster of family friendly sports titles," said Marcus Segal, co-founder and CEO of ForeVR Games.
  • ForeVR Pool is a blast to play and is truly the perfect complement to our connected universe of casual games."
  • ForeVR's debut game, ForeVR Bowl, is one of CNET's best Quest 2 games and one of Meta's Best of Quest 2021 in the Family Games and Social Experiences.

ForeVR Games Breaks Into Billiards With ForeVR Pool

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Thursday, November 17, 2022
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Joining ForeVR Bowl, ForeVR Darts, and ForeVR Cornhole, the fourth title in ForeVR's library is available for Oculus Quest 2 and Pro for $19.99.

Key Points: 
  • Joining ForeVR Bowl, ForeVR Darts, and ForeVR Cornhole, the fourth title in ForeVR's library is available for Oculus Quest 2 and Pro for $19.99.
  • "ForeVR Pool is an exciting addition to our roster of family friendly sports titles," said Marcus Segal, co-founder and CEO of ForeVR Games.
  • ForeVR Pool is a blast to play and is truly the perfect complement to our connected universe of casual games."
  • ForeVR's debut game, ForeVR Bowl, is one of CNET's best Quest 2 games and one of Meta's Best of Quest 2021 in the Family Games and Social Experiences.

New Report from Common Sense Media Evaluates the Privacy Policies of the Most Popular Virtual Reality Headsets on the Market

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Tuesday, November 15, 2022
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SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Common Sense Media released a new report that evaluates the privacy policies of the most popular virtual reality headsets on the market. The report, "Privacy of Virtual Reality: Our Future in the Metaverse and Beyond," examines the privacy trends and practices of seven of the top VR devices and found that none of them meet the minimum privacy and security requirements recommended to keep kids safe.

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, Common Sense Media released a new report that evaluates the privacy policies of the most popular virtual reality headsets on the market.
  • Privacy policies were unclear or said sensitive data is used for targeted advertising, third-party marketing, and tracking purposes.
  • The Common Sense Privacy Program evaluates popular applications and services for children, protects child and student privacy, and supports a more secure digital future for kids everywhere.
  • The Common Sense Privacy Program is supported by the Michael and Susan Dell Foundation and the Chan Zuckerberg Foundation.

IDTechEx: Three Predictions for 2023 in Augmented and Virtual Reality

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Monday, November 14, 2022
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Through a review of this year's big news in AR/VR, IDTechEx presents three predictions for 2023 and beyond.

Key Points: 
  • Through a review of this year's big news in AR/VR, IDTechEx presents three predictions for 2023 and beyond.
  • This is analyzed in IDTechEx's report " Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality 2023-2033: Technologies, Players, and Markets ".
  • One possibility is a move to plastic substrates for optical waveguides, as outlined in IDTechEx's comprehensive report " Optics for Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality 2022-2032: Technologies, Players and Markets ".
  • For VR headsets, a solution of interest is geometric phase lenses, which are covered in detail in " Optics for Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality 2022-2032: Technologies, Players and Markets ".