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Virtual reality is now being implemented in students studying health sciences at the University of Manitoba. Teagan Rasche reports.

Police agencies may soon have a high-tech tool to help recruit and assess staff already working in law enforcement. New research at Lethbridge College is using a combination of virtual reality and artificial intelligence to help assess ethical decision making. Sarah Jones has more.

Peterborough is now the second community in Canada to boast virtual reality technology, that offers a glimpse of what a person experiencing dementia encounters. This comes as a local campaign kicks off to address stigma around the disorder. Robert Lothian reports.

Global’s Yvonne Schalle puts on a virtual reality headset as she learns more about Space Explorers: The Infinite – a VR visit to outer space.

Artificial Intelligence is on the brink of revolutionizing virtually every facet of human existence and Canada is on the leading edge, from healthcare and education to airlines and entertainment. For The New Reality, Mike Drolet explores some of the critical risks and the need for guardrails. And we take viewers inside how AI is improving...

Artificial Intelligence is on the brink of revolutionizing virtually every facet of human existence and Canada is on the leading edge, from healthcare and education to airlines and entertainment. On this week’s episode of The New Reality, Mike Drolet explores some of the critical risks and the need for guardrails. And we take viewers inside...

Artificial Intelligence is on the brink of revolutionizing virtually every facet of human existence and Canada is on the leading edge, from healthcare and education to airlines and entertainment. Global’s The New Reality looks at how AI is improving our daily lives and some of the potential risks associated with the new technology.

Quebec’s official blood bank, Héma-Québec, is adding a new tool to try and persuade more people to donate blood. A virtual reality experience using a headset and handheld devices will be offered to people who want to learn more about what’s involved in donating blood.

CHOM5KY VS CHOMSKY is a fascinating virtual reality experience aiming to educate the public on artificial intelligence. Global’s Matilda Cerone asked the chatbot version of Noam Chomsky a few questions for us.

Apple has unveiled Vision Pro, its much-anticipated headset which blends the virtual world into reality, for a hefty pricetag of about $5,000. Jeff Semple reports on the various uses for VR, and why there are doubts about how successful Apple’s new device will be.

Canada is experiencing the worst spring wildfire season in its history, raising concerns about whether the federal government has the necessary resources to extinguish the hundreds of wildfires raging across the country. What’s burning in multiple provinces, including how one village has been completely wiped out; what’s being done now to douse the flames, and...

Vietnam is taking steps to crack down on anonymous social media accounts. Digital Living Expert Mike Agerbo tells us about that, and how ‘smell’ has been added to the virtual reality sensory experience.

Dene High School wellness coordinator Alvera Hatch spoke on Friday about a new project connecting students in La Loche, Sask., with counsellors through virtual reality. Hatch said the project is still in the early phases but she expects it will make a big impact on students’ ability to access mental health services.

The University of New Brunswick is using state-of-the-art technology to help rehabilitate patients. It’s a virtual reality and only three places in Canada have it. Nathalie Sturgeon reports.

A new arcade opened in Kelowna over the weekend, however, it’s not like any traditional arcade in North America. Our Taya Fast got a firsthand look at the many motion-simulated games at the facility.

If you’ve ever been in a room with a child getting a needle or any invasive medical procedure, you know it can be a pretty unpleasant experience. But Montreal’s Shriners Hospital for Children is reporting resounding success using virtual reality (VR) to ease the process. After years of research, the institution has now fully integrated...

Health Matters March 13: Edmonton’s Wheels of Hope program is in desperate need of volunteer drivers to take patients to and from cancer treatments. And University of Alberta researchers have teamed up with counterparts in Japan to improve virtual reality games, hoping to entice more seniors to get moving. Ciara Yaschuk and Su-Ling Goh report.

Virtual reality is changing so many aspects of our lives – allowing people to connect in ways that were unthinkable even just a few years ago. Now, one Canadian educator is hoping VR will break down barriers and prejudice. But can it really have the power to make real and lasting change? For The New...

It’s called ‘Know Thyself as a Virtual Reality.’ The exhibit at the University of Alberta’s FAB Gallery examines how much personal data is out there and how it influences are lives and relationships. Emily Mertz has more.

If you haven’t heard of him yet, chances are – you will soon. Singer-songwriter Aysanabee is a self-taught artist — nominated this year for his first Juno Award — and is on the path to be the next great musical talent from Canada. As Mike Drolet discovered for this week’s episode of The New Reality,...