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NEWS April 30, 2022 Will virtual reality finally break out in 2020?
By: Loknath DasMaybe this will be the year virtual reality goes mainstream. If we say it enough times we’ll be right eventually, yeah? But it really does feel like 2020 might be the year. Four years into consumer virtual reality, I finally feel excited again. The hardware is great, and cheaper than ever before. The games are […]
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NEWS December 1, 2021 Virtual Horse Games for Kids
By: Loknath DasMany kids are enamored with horses. The look and feel of them sneaks its way into little hearts every day. If your child dreams of owning a horse, virtual horse games for kids may be viable alternative. Some of the interactive games for children offer realistic experiences for kids to enjoy and learn. Online Horse Games Finding […]
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ELECTRONICS March 3, 2020 Virtual Electronics, the formidable IT solutions provider you might never have heard of
By: Loknath DasIn an era that’s increasingly reliant on information technology, data, and algorithms, things need to run like clockwork for efficient business. But therein lies the inherent issue — not everyone runs like a well-oiled machine. Something is always due to run off-course. Software might not always be bug-free. More often than not, maybe you just […]
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CLOTHING January 4, 2018 Amazon patents a mirror that dresses you in virtual clothes
By: Loknath DasHave you ever fretted over buying a suit or dress online for a wedding or another flashy event, wondering how it would look on your frame or if it would even fit? That might not be a problem soon now that Amazon has patented a blended-reality mirror that lets you try on clothes virtually while placing you […]
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CLOTHING August 2, 2017 Researchers dress virtual avatars with digitally captured clothing
By: Loknath DasFigure 1: ClothCap enables automatic transfer of 3D clothing to new bodies. Captured subject on the left. Synthetic animation on the right for a new body. Credit: MPI-IS, Perceiving Systems Department Researchers at the Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems (MPI-IS) have developed technology to digitally capture clothing on moving people, turn it into a […]
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NEWS December 31, 2016 Could Business Meetings of the Future Be in Virtual Reality?
By: sristy SahaA new offering from virtual reality company Oculus, now owned by Facebook, could have interesting implications for small businesses. Oculus Rooms and Parties are new features for Gear VR users. They’ll also be available on Oculus Rift devices in 2017. Parties are essentially group voice calls that take place in virtual reality. You can add […]
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ELECTRONICS November 28, 2016 Samsung Galaxy S8 to Launch With AI-Powered Virtual Assistant
By: sristy SahaSamsung Galaxy S8 to Launch With AI-Powered Virtual Assistant Samsung Electronics said Sunday it will offer an artificial intelligence assistant service in the upcoming flagship smartphone, as the South Korean firm seeks recovery from its global smartphone recalls. The Galaxy S8 will let users order food or perform other tasks without going through a third-party […]
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ELECTRONICS October 26, 2016 Sony PlayStation VR Goes on Sale, Brings Virtual Reality to the Masses
By: sristy SahaHIGHLIGHTS Sony is betting that it has a better package for mainstream consumers Sony has to sell a lot of devices to attract talented game developers Early reviews have praised its design, affordability and comfort When the PlayStation VR goes on sale Thursday, it won’t just be a test for Sony. As the first high-end […]
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ELECTRONICS October 24, 2016 Sony PlayStation VR Goes on Sale, Brings Virtual Reality to the Masses
By: sristy SahaSony PlayStation VR Goes on Sale, Brings Virtual Reality to the Masses HIGHLIGHTS Sony is betting that it has a better package for mainstream consumers Sony has to sell a lot of devices to attract talented game developers Early reviews have praised its design, affordability and comfort When the PlayStation VR goes on sale Thursday, […]
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ELECTRONICS October 14, 2016 iMCO’s CoWatch Smartwatch Launches with Alexa Virtual Assistant
By: sristy SahaiMCO’s CoWatch Smartwatch Launches with Alexa Virtual Assistant HIGHLIGHTS The smartwatch brings mostly all of Alexa’s functionality The smartwatch runs on an Android-based OS called Cronologics The CoWatch smartwatch is available on Amazon starting at $279 Fans of Amazon’s Alexa will be happy to know that their favourite voice-controlled virtual assistant is now coming to […]
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COUPONS August 28, 2016 IndiGo Launches Pre-Paid Virtual Coupon Scheme for Flyers
By: sristy SahaNew Delhi: No-frills carrier IndiGo on Tuesday rolled out a new pre-paid virtual coupon scheme for regular flyers, which allows a customer to use them at any time of travel without worrying about price fluctuations. Passengers availing the scheme named ‘6E Pass’ will be able to purchase pre-paid virtual flight coupons and use them as […]
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ELECTRONICS August 5, 2016 Formula E to Organise Virtual Race Next Year; May Offer USD 1 Million Prize
By: sristy SahaSTORY HIGHLIGHTS The event will see regular race drivers set against fans on simulators 5 gamers are likely to secure slots in the competition The race will be a part of the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) next year Gamers across the world may soon have a thrilling reason to rejoice, for Formula E is contemplating […]