VR

• ‘It feels so realistic’: VR fire safety program launches in Calgary

  The Calgary Fire Department rolled out a virtual reality program to help educate Calgarians on how to handle real-life situations in a safe and controlled manner.

  Canada

  Jul 27
  
• Apple’s Vision Pro mixed reality headset is here — for just US$3,500

  After years of speculation, Apple CEO Tim Cook hailed the arrival of the sleek goggles -- dubbed ``Vision Pro'' -- at the company's annual developers conference.

  Tech

  Jun 5
  
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• Motion simulated VR arcade opens in Kelowna, B.C.

  Brothers Kyle and Michael Markus have opened Virtual Rcades, where in just one room, you can race a car, fly a plane or ride a roller coaster.

  Lifestyle

  Apr 3
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• 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, 2022
• 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, 2022
• 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, 2022
• Weekly survey: Would you attend a high-tech concert featuring just avatars?

  This is going to be a big, big deal in the coming years. Will you buy in?

  Entertainment

  Sep 13, 2021
• MADD Canada bus gives VR experience of drunk driving to educate Regina residents

  The SmartWheels bus will be in Regina until Friday when it moves on to other locations.

  Canada

  Aug 7, 2021
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• Virtual reality: UBC Okanagan first to offer ‘immersive technologies’ graduate program

  "We are going to educate and train the students in this new emerging field," Dr. Abbas Milani said.

  Tech

  Jun 14, 2021
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• Women entrepreneurs in southern Alberta get free STEM resources

  “I'm seeing a lot of women pick up pet projects or take coding courses online or join these communities and just get involved in the discussion."

  Economy

  Feb 11, 2021