BLACKPINK’s Debut Concert in Meta Horizon Worlds Marks Their Virtual World Introduction

K-Pop sensation BLACKPINK is set to make history with its first-ever virtual reality (VR) concert experience. The group will perform “BLACKPINK: A VR Encore,” exclusively on Meta Quest, bringing their iconic hits like “How You Like That,” “You & Me,” and “Pink Venom” to fans through an immersive experience. The 70-minute concert aims to transcend […]

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Sending HTC VR Headset to ISS aims to enhance mental well-being of astronauts during long-duration space missions

Danish astronaut Andreas Mogensen will soon receive an HTC Vive Focus 3 virtual reality (VR) headset as part of a resupply mission to the International Space Station (ISS). This initiative, led by HTC VIVE in collaboration with XRHealth and Nord-Space Aps, aims to support the mental well-being of astronauts working in space. The VR headset […]

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Scientists Create a Virtual Reality Robot That Replicates User’s Actions

Cornell and Brown University researchers have recently introduced VRoxy, an advanced telepresence robot that utilizes virtual reality (VR) technology to respond in real-time to a user’s movements and gestures. This breakthrough technology enables seamless collaboration between a remote user in a limited space, such as an office, and teammates in a larger environment through VR. […]

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Study Shows that Virtual Reality can be Beneficial for Individuals with Hoarding Disorder

Virtual Reality (VR) therapy is proving to be a promising treatment for hoarding disorder, a mental health condition that affects approximately 2.5% of the US population. Stanford Medicine researchers recently conducted a pilot study that suggests integrating VR technology into therapy sessions can help individuals with hoarding disorder practice decluttering in a virtual simulation of […]

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Study suggests that virtual reality could provide solace to cancer patients.

Virtual reality (VR) has been found to alleviate pain and distress in cancer patients, according to a comprehensive analysis published in BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care. The study suggests that VR technology also holds promise for individuals with other chronic conditions such as multiple sclerosis, kidney disease, and dementia. With the increasing accessibility and affordability […]

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