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WhatIs, Wednesday, October 1st, 2025

What Is Extended Reality?

Vol 331 · Issue 1 · 2025-10-01

Extended reality (XR) is an umbrella term related to all immersive technologies such as virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and mixed reality (MR).

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What Is Extended Reality?

Whatis, Wednesday, June 4th, 2025

What Is VR Locomotion (Virtual Reality Locomotion)?

Vol 327 · Issue 1 · 2025-06-04

VR locomotion refers to the techniques and technologies that allow users to move within a virtual reality (VR) environment. Unlike real-world movement, where locomotion is intuitive and physical, moving through a digital space requires translation of user inputs -- either physical or simulated -- into virtual movement.

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What Is VR Locomotion (Virtual Reality Locomotion)?

Destination CRM, Saturday, March 1st, 2025

What Happened To The Metaverse?

Vol 323 · Issue 4 · 2025-03-01

Neil Stephenson introduced the metaverse as a concept in his 1992 novel Snow Crash, where he depicted it as a digital realm where users, represented by avatars, engage in a simulated reality.

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What Happened To The Metaverse?

IoTNOW, Monday, December 2nd, 2024

Understanding AR, VR, MR and XR

Vol 321 · Issue 1 · 2024-12-02

The distinctions between virtual reality and physical reality have become blurred as technologies like augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), mixed reality (MR) and extended reality (XR) have gained traction.

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Understanding AR, VR, MR and XR

Tripwire, Thursday, November 14th, 2024

Exploring The Security Risks Of VR And AR

Vol 320 · Issue 2 · 2024-11-14

In an era where innovative technologies are emerging left, right, and center, two of the most influential in recent years are experiencing exponential growth. Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) are immersive technologies that have now firmly integrated into numerous industries.

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Exploring The Security Risks Of VR And AR

How-To Geek, Monday, October 28th, 2024

AR Glasses And Privacy: What You Need To Know

Vol 319 · Issue 5 · 2024-10-28

When Google Glass first launched, it was subject to ridicule. Too expensive and limited, it faded away quickly along with its worrying privacy concerns. Now, AR glasses are back, this time with actual appeal and much more reasonable pricing. This means that you're far more likely to run into someone with a pair in public! So what now?

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AR Glasses And Privacy: What You Need To Know