Virtual Reality

• Virtually painless: How some Canadian surgeons are using VR to manage patient pain

  A plastic surgeon in Canada discusses the benefits of using virtual reality (VR) to help patients with their pain.

  Health

  Aug 10
  
• Western University touts first international, two-way ‘holographic teleportation’

  As part of the demonstration, a special camera creates a holographic image of the subject, which is then sent via the internet to the HoloLens headset of a participant.

  Tech

  Aug 4
  
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• London, Ont. researchers study use of virtual reality to help young patients manage pain

  A new study at the Children’s Hospital at London Health Sciences Centre could help young patients manage painful procedures with the help of virtual reality.

  Health

  Aug 3
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• Hamilton police use new virtual reality training to improve response to mental health crises

  Hamilton's police service is the first in Ontario to get on board with a new virtual reality training program that aims to improve how officers respond to mental health crises.

  Canada

  May 13
• How the metaverse could change how we live, work and interact

  The metaverse is being described as the next evolution of the internet. Even though it’s in the early stages, it could change how we socialize, work and live.

  Tech

  May 7
• The digital David and Goliath battle over online hate

  At first, Imran Ahmed says people scoffed when he tried to explain how dangerous platforms like Facebook could be. They aren’t laughing anymore.

  Features

  Apr 9
• Metaverse money: Facebook parent pulling back curtain on virtual world business

  Meta plans to break out the results of its augmented and virtual-reality hardware unit, Reality Labs, but previously warned it wouldn't be profitable 'any time in the near future.'

  Tech

  Jan 31
• Virtual reality experience ‘This is Not a Ceremony’ goes to Sundance Film Festival

  "Going to Sundance has been a lifelong dream."

  Lifestyle

  Jan 17
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• Alan Cross: 11 predictions for music in 2022

  With a new year dawning, it's time for a little prognostication on what the music industry and fans will face/endure/enjoy in 2022.

  Entertainment

  Jan 2
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• Meet ‘Meta’: Facebook gets a new name amid ethical firestorm

  The company CEO has increasingly been promoting the idea of Facebook as a "metaverse" company rather than a social media one.

  Tech

  Oct 28, 2021