Fans of the late Notorious B.I.G. (more commonly referred to as Biggie Smalls) are in for a treat. The rapper’s estate and Meta (the Facebook parent company) are coming together to honor his musical legacy with a virtual concert experience. Sky’s The Limit: A VR Concert Experience, named after his 1997 song with R&B group …
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Uncomfortable After Eating? Step Into a Virtual World for Help
Nov. 2, 2022 – People with functional dyspepsia – also known as indigestion – often have belly pain, nausea, lots of belching, and other GI symptoms after eating. Technology to the rescue? A three-dimensional, immersive experience using a virtual reality headset for about 20 minutes a day for 2 weeks significantly improved symptoms and quality …
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‘Please my corporate life is already miserable enough’: VR company jokes about workers showing up to virtual office, sparking debate
While the notion of a ‘metaverse’ has dominated tech headlines ever since Facebook swapped its name for Meta, to date, the actual implementation of metaverse software has failed to find a foothold in everyday culture. Of Facebook’s nearly 3 billion users, only about 200,000 people currently use Meta’s ‘Horizon Worlds’ virtual reality app — down …
Marine biologist offers virtual deep dives—bringing us to the ocean with advanced technology
You could say Marine biologist, divemaster and National Geographic Explorer Dr. Erika Woolsey is a bit of a coral reef whisperer, one who brings her passion for ocean science to folks on dry land in a fresh, innovative and fun new way using virtual reality. Images courtesy of Meta’s Community Voices film series Her non-profit, …
Here’s How To Bring Up The Virtual Keyboard On Your Steam Deck
The Steam Deck’s button layout is very similar to most other controllers with two thumbsticks, four buttons on the right-hand side, two triggers and their version of ‘start’ and ‘select’ on either side of the large screen in the center. To the left of the main screen, you’ll find the ‘Steam’ button. Whenever you want …
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Metallica Performed a Virtual Duet With Eddie Munson From “Stranger Things”
It was inevitable that there would be a Stranger Things and Metallica mash-up after the character known as Eddie Munson played the metal band’s song “Master of Puppets” on an episode of the show. So the boys in Metallica performed a virtual duet of the song with Eddie shredding along with them! And here’s the original scene …
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‘Amazon will give their workers a virtual pet before they give them a restroom break’: Amazon worker says he wants to quit but doesn’t want to abandon his virtual pets, sparking debate
An Amazon worker says he is considering quitting his job, but he doesn’t want to leave behind his virtual pets. TikToker Leo Gonzalez (@leonar.npc) recently posted a video sharing his dilemma. In the video, he is seen selecting his virtual pet on a computer screen inside an Amazon warehouse. The game, called Tamazilla, is Amazon’s …
‘Use that virtual background’: Remote worker jokes about being called into video meeting while he’s on plane
A worker joked about being called into an in-person meeting while on a plane. While the video was intended to be a joke, many viewers resonated with it. TikToker Oliver Sims (@oliversimiv) recorded himself sitting on an airplane with overlay text. “POV: working remote,” the text overlay reads. “MANAGER: Hey Oliver. … Let’s hope on …
Conjoined twins with fused brains separated; surgeons practiced for months in virtual reality
The things human beings have figured out how to do boggles the mind sometimes, especially in the realm of medicine. It wasn’t terribly long ago that people with a severe injury had to liquor up, bite a stick, have a body part sewn up or sawed off and hope for the best. (Sorry for the …
Japanese Musician Gen Hoshino Will Have a Virtual Concert in 'Fortnite' — How to Watch
Gen Hoshino will soon host a virtual concert in ‘Fornite.’ His performance is part of the Soundwave Series, an ongoing in-game musical event. Source: https://www.distractify.com/p/gen-hoshino-fortnite
Meta’s virtual reality platforms plagued by racism, sexual assault, report finds
Meta’s virtual reality platforms are rife with hate speech and sexual abuse with little to no moderation from Meta itself, according to a recent study. “Metaverse: another cesspool of toxic content,” released by nonprofit advocacy group SumOfUs on Tuesday, details the rise of Meta’s VR platforms and the harm they have caused. SumOfUs details multiple …
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Free hotline offers seniors a virtual session with their very own ‘therapy cat’
Know someone who’s over 60 and feeling lonely? Help is just a phone call away. Purina Cat Chow has partnered with two non-profits in order to bring senior citizens some much-needed virtual therapy cat visits. Wait…that’s a thing? When we think of the term “therapy animal,” most of us are probably inclined to picture a …
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