Podcasts about Virtual reality

Welkom terug bij Radio Raccoons!Je zou denken dat we na de vorige aflevering (die meer dan twee uur duurde) wel goed zitten qua techscoops voor een tijdje. Niets is minder waar: Deevid en Michiel hebben ook in deze aflevering hun handen vol met…Nieuwe modellen van Anthropic en OpenAIHet indrukwekkende speech-to-speechmodel GPT LiveJev, dat heel kort heel LinkedIn heeft gedomineerdIn de deep dive duikt jullie co-hostduo in de OpenAI-hacks, en geven ze meer informatie over de agents die uit hun sandbox braken… en hun eigen sporen probeerden te wissen. Afsluiten doen ze met een interessante tooltip: voortaan kan je pronken met je project dankzij AI!Techscoopshttps://openai.com/index/introducing-gpt-6-sol-and-luna/https://www.anthropic.com/claude-opus-5-5https://www.anthropic.com/claude-sonnet-5-5https://www.theverge.com/tech/998480/meta-connect-2026-biggest-news-announcementshttps://www.theverge.com/tech/999281/ray-ban-meta-audio-glasses-meta-connect-2026https://www.theverge.com/tech/999750/muse-charm-meta-ai-hardwarehttps://archerhume.com/posts/jevs-architecture-unmaskedhttps://openjev.com/https://openai.com/index/introducing-gpt-live/Deep divehttps://www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/2026/09/29/openai-stelt-lancering-geavanceerd-ai-model-uit-na-nieuwe-incide/https://swarmtraces.org/Tooltiphttps://github.com/latent-spaces/brag

Tim Cates details how some of the Dodgers hitters use virtual reality technology to help them in the batter's box. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are back talking all the latest VR news!0:00 - Episode Start0:50 - Meta VR Glasses21:35 - Dungeons Of Eternity Tomb Extraction Update26:30 - Beat Saber "Flux" Update34:55 - Hot Dogs, Horseshoes & Hand Grenades 2 Quest Launch Date38:00 - Two Point Hospital Mixed Reality Editon43:10 - Phoenix Wright Ace Attorney: Dual Destinies VR 46:30 - Tetris Effect: Mixed Realities 51:20 - Payday: Aces High October Playtest54:05 - Shil57:45 - Dice Throne Digital 1:00:00 - Meta $1mil Competition 1:05:35 - Dragon Grove 1:08:55 - GOLF+ Medinah Country Club No. 31:13:05 - Story Of Seasons - Your Wonderful Life I1:17:25 - Cardmada1:21:30 - Open Season1:25:05 - Just Hoops 2.0 Update1:28:08 - Supernatural Return1:30:55 - Star Wars: A New Hope in VRDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/Support the show

Tim Cates details how some of the Dodgers hitters use virtual reality technology to help them in the batter's box. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I give my big Dragon Con recap of the panels I hosted. While I didn't get to do much else, I did go into the arcade once and got to play some games. We also talk about why the biggest cosplay group was not from a movie or TV series, but from a book. The Steam Frame has finally gone on sale - for some buyers. A reservation system was used and sadly I did not win the lottery to give Valve my money, and probably won't for a year or so, as there is definitely not enough supply to meet demand, even with the price being higher than many people wanted to pay. Recompilations are becoming the new Generative AI battleground, as many people who did not want to take the time to learn how to develop software now use Generative AI tools to develop the software that they want - like making old games run on current hardware with different art and sounds. Some groups are fighting against this, and the Donkey Kong 64 Randomizer community is creating DK64 Recompiled without using GenAI. This leads to a discussion about GenAI usage in hobbyist development, as people who merely had ideas and dreams can now actually execute those ideas without dealing with knowledgeable people. We talk about one restoration team in Commodore 64 history now credits Claude with their project working at all, and they state that their restoration would not exist without GenAI - despite having an original developer from 1986 on the team. (He also uses Claude exclusively today.) We do touch on the doomerism of "AI will kill us all" (it won't) and that the majority is actually perfectly fine with Generative AI usage.

In dieser Folge sprechen wir über gerichtliche Konfliktbearbeitung und darüber, wie neue Technologien in der Justiz eingesetzt werden. Im Mittelpunkt steht das Projekt CourtnAI aus dem Niedersächsischen Justizministerium, das 2025 den Digital Justice Award gewonnen hat.

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On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are back talking all the latest VR news!0:00 - Episode Start0:10 - Stream Frame Launch21:25 - Forefront Jet Update43:00 - Primal Rumble46:50 - Kacey Musgraves VR concert52:15 - Meta Connect Phoenix1:01:50 - Into The Radius 21:18:50 - Dream Hackers VR1:20:30 - Spymaster full launchDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/Support the show

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NDS Chronicles returns with another collection of listener-submitted paranormal testimonies involving astral projection, succubus encounters, shadow people, alien-style abductions, witchcraft, haunted houses, spiritual warfare, demonic manifestations, addiction, and finding Jesus Christ.David Lee Corbo, aka The Raven, and Matthew Hepner dig into three intense stories from listeners whose experiences blur the line between the paranormal, the occult, and the spiritual realm.First, Seth Kicklighter recounts his years experimenting with meditation, out-of-body experiences, lucid dreaming, and astral projection. One experience takes a disturbing turn when a mysterious woman appears to have a will of her own, leading the guys into a discussion about succubi, spiritual deception, altered states of consciousness, and whether opening yourself to the “astral realm” can invite something unexpected.Next, listener R-III describes working inside apartments where previous tenants had died, discovering upside-down crosses and evidence of occult activity, and then experiencing months of terrifying sleep paralysis and encounters with shadow figures. His dreams escalate into apparent alien-abduction scenarios before his commitment to Christ becomes a turning point. His testimony also covers addiction, mushrooms, family witchcraft, generational patterns, fatherhood, Bible study, and rebuilding his life around Jesus.The final testimony, from Dave's Not Here Man, goes deep into generational occult practices, an allegedly witchcraft-practicing grandmother, unexplained activity inside a haunted childhood home, black-eyed facial manifestations, spells, séances, addiction, military service in Iraq, and his gradual journey toward Christ. He also describes what he believes is a spiritual gift of discernment involving unusual visual distortions and frightening changes in people's faces.The episode ultimately asks what spiritual warfare looks like inside ordinary homes, how Christians should approach supernatural experiences, and why personal testimony can reach people who feel alienated from conventional church culture.What do you think these listeners experienced—psychological phenomena, spiritual warfare, something paranormal, or a combination? Share your thoughts in the comments.► Subscribe for more Biblical analysis, Christian worldview discussions, and conspiracy research through a Biblical lens.Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and everywhere podcasts are available.00:00 Intro02:33 Fasting, Prayer & Mysterious Headaches08:49 The Paranormal Stories Begin09:13 Seth Kicklighter's Testimony12:37 A New Bible Study Idea15:07 Meditation, Astral Projection & Out-of-Body Experiences20:23 Was Adam With Eve in Genesis 3?27:03 GLP Peptides, Pharmakia & Christian Discernment36:41 Back to Seth's Astral Projection Story42:45 The Succubus Encounter Begins47:15 What Happened After the Encounter49:14 Virtual Reality, Haptic Suits & Artificial Experiences57:59 R-III's Spiritual Attack Testimony59:25 Apartments Where People Had Died61:29 Upside-Down Crosses & Occult Rituals63:30 Car Crashes After the Haunted Job66:54 Shadow People & Sleep Paralysis67:25 Alien-Style Abduction Experiences68:49 Standing With Christ Ends the Nightmares71:07 Addiction Recovery & the NDS Community75:11 R-III's Journey Back to Christ78:33 Generational Witchcraft in the Family81:59 Leaving the Old Life Behind86:40 Dave's Not Here Man Testimony91:30 The Occult Grandmother92:12 Childhood Trauma & Parenting Discussion108:58 Black Eyes & an Evil Manifestation110:08 Witchcraft, Séances & a Haunted Childhood Home113:03 The Neighbor's Terrifying Goodbye114:50 Drugs, Satanic Imagery & an Occult Lifestyle116:09 Asking God for a Sign117:09 Joining the Army & Serving in Iraq119:13 The Long Road to Jesus Christ120:15 A Strange Spiritual Gift of Discernment121:45 Seeing Black Eyes & Demonic Faces125:04 A Demonic Visage Appears on His Wife126:47 Something Slams Into the House129:02 Spiritual Warfare Starts in Your Own Home131:04 Outcasts, Testimony & the Modern Church136:21 Can Spiritual Awakening Come From the Outcasts?138:35 OutroBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/nephilim-death-squad--6389018/support.☠️ Nephilim Death Squad — New episodes 5x/week.Join our Patreon for early access, bonus shows & the private Telegram hive.Subscribe on YouTube & Rumble, follow @NephilimDSquad on X/Instagram, grab merch at toplobsta.com. Questions/bookings: chroniclesnds@gmail.com — Stay dangerous.

Welkom terug bij Radio Raccoons!Een speciale aflevering deze week. Meer dan twee uur duurt ze, en toch hebben Deevid en Michiel enkel maar tech scoops en een deep dive voor jullie klaarstaan. Er is namelijk weer heel wat gebeurd de afgelopen weken… OpenAI neemt met GPT-6 Astra het woord AGI in de mond, al zetten zowel critici als de vergelijking met Claude Fable 5.1 daar meteen kanttekeningen bij. Dario Amodei pleit intussen voor een rem op de gehele sector, en Trump is het daar (uiteraard) roerend mee oneens. Verder duikt je Apple Watch voortaan je hele dag mee in je gesprekken (met je toestemming, belooft Apple), en in de deep dive gaan we op zoek naar shadow AI: de tool die je IT-afdeling nooit heeft goedgekeurd maar die iedereen toch gebruikt.Techscoopshttps://openai.com/index/gpt-6-astra/https://openai.com/index/gpt-6-astra-next-generation-work/https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/989601/openai-gpt-6-astra-releasehttps://the-decoder.com/gpt-6-astra-pilots-a-surveillance-drone-and-runs-a-business-on-its-own/https://www.anthropic.com/claude-fable-and-mythos-5-1https://the-decoder.com/claude-fable-5-1s-language-is-less-load-bearing-than-its-predecessors/https://openai.com/index/introducing-chatgpt-images-2-5/https://the-decoder.com/openais-new-agents-api-gives-developers-the-infrastructure-behind-codex-and-chatgpt/https://openai.com/index/navier-stokes-solution/https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/991710/openai-navier-stokes-solutionhttps://the-decoder.com/clay-mathematics-institute-says-the-navier-stokes-millennium-prize-problem-has-apparently-been-settled/https://the-decoder.com/leading-mathematicians-fear-ai-is-making-their-field-dumber-and-warn-the-rest-of-us-is-next/https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/09/anthropic-researcher-quits-with-a-warning-self-improving-ai-could-kill-us-all/https://darioamodei.com/post/we-must-pace-the-frontierhttps://the-decoder.com/anthropic-ceo-amodei-wants-ai-speed-limits-before-self-improvement-outpaces-human-control/https://www.vrt.be/vrtnws/nl/2026/09/13/ai-apocalyps-bezorgdheid-barack-obama-dario-amodei/https://www.theverge.com/ai-artificial-intelligence/995186/is-big-techs-ai-slowdown-a-safety-pact-or-a-cartelhttps://the-decoder.com/sam-altman-calls-for-pacing-ai-development-but-promises-rapid-progress-will-continue/https://the-decoder.com/muse-can-shop-write-emails-and-negotiate-prices-for-users-all-through-whatsapp/https://www.theverge.com/tech/991812/apple-watch-series-12-announcementhttps://www.macrumors.com/2026/09/10/apple-watch-siri-recap/https://the-decoder.com/microsofts-ai-rulebook-readable-thinking-no-inner-life-and-definitely-no-rights/https://the-decoder.com/altman-musk-and-hassabis-back-amodeis-call-to-add-independent-oversight/https://arstechnica.com/ai/2026/09/ai-leaders-want-to-hit-the-brakes-after-years-of-reckless-speed/https://arstechnica.com/security/2026/09/openai-agents-discussed-ways-to-escape-their-sandbox-on-public-wiki/

Das studentische Team Mouseworks hat mit FLOAT ein Mixed-Reality-Spiel entwickelt, das Unterhaltung mit medizinischer Forschung verbindet: Während die Spieler kleinen Pookis helfen, ihre zerstörte Welt wieder zusammenzusetzen, können sie Handgestendaten für die Entwicklung bezahlbarer myoelektrischer Prothesen spenden. Dafür gab's in diesen Jahr den New Realities Award. Im Gespräch erzählt Kevin Bruno von Mouseworks, wie FLOAT entstand, warum das Team auf Handtracking und Mixed Reality setzt und wie aus einem Hochschulprojekt ein mehrfach preisgekröntes Spiel wurde. Außerdem geht es um das Games-Studium in Neu-Ulm, die weiteren Mouseworks-Projekte MERCURY und CATENA – und die Frage, ob aus dem studentischen Team einmal ein eigenes Studio wird.

Valve sent us a review unit of their new standalone VR headset, the Steam Frame and we're here with first impressions, after testing it for about 40 hours over the course of a week. We talk about the FEX x86 to ARM emulator, how well it works with local and streaming VR as well as playing 2D games on a big, giant virtual monitor. Support the Pod! Contribute to the Tech Pod Patreon and get access to our booming Discord, a monthly bonus episode, your name in the credits, and other great benefits! You can support the show at: https://patreon.com/techpod

Tony Gustin is the founder of The Gateway Science Project, Inc. and the educator behind Tony's Creepy Crawly Zoo, also known by the trade name The Bug Whisperer. Since 1995, he has used insects, spiders, and other invertebrates to spark curiosity in students and show that science begins with observation, questioning, and wonder.His live programs reached more than 1.5 million students and introduced children to entomology as a gateway into broader scientific thinking. Tony also created the award-winning video Who Wants to be an Entomologist? and wrote My Science Diary, a student activity book focused on observation and critical thinking.After the pandemic ended live programming, Tony developed a specialized 8K macro 360-degree camera system to bring students inside real habitats through virtual reality. That work became Tony's Creepy Crawly Zoo 2.0, an immersive VR science experience that continues his mission to Excite! Educate! Inspire! and turn curiosity into scientific literacy.Takeaways:Tony Gustin has utilized insects and invertebrates to ignite curiosity in students since 1995.His live programs have introduced over 1.5 million students to entomology and scientific inquiry.The pandemic catalyzed the development of an innovative virtual reality experience for educational purposes.Tony's Creepy Crawly Zoo 2.0 offers immersive experiences that aim to foster scientific literacy.He emphasizes that scientific curiosity can lead children down diverse educational paths beyond entomology.The transition from live shows to virtual reality exemplifies adaptability in education amidst unforeseen challenges.Chapters:00:03 - Introduction to Tony Gustin and His Work01:43 - The Evolution of Tony's Creepy Crawly Zoo15:12 - The Birth of an Idea: Inspiring Future Entomologists28:52 - The Journey of Discovery: Overcoming Challenges in Pursuit of Passion35:11 - Inspiration and Empowerment in Virtual Realityhttps://creepycrawlyzoo.com/https://www.meta.com/experiences/tonys-creepy-crawly-zoo-20/26476390235366322/https://www.facebook.com/creepycrawlyzoohttps://www.tiktok.com/@thebugwhispererhttps://www.instagram.com/creepycrawlyzoo20

On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are back talking all the latest VR news!0:00 - Episode Start19:15 - Polyarc closes down27:55 - Real VR Fishing 7 Year Anniversary33:15 - Breachers: Outbreak canceled38:00 - Golf+ Immersive Putting44:25 - I Am Your Beast VR46:10 - Barbie Dance 'N Dream Synth Riders47:45 - Meta Project Phoenix First Look52:18 - Detective VR PS VR254:40 - Squingle Arcade PCVR56:40 - Exoshock Beta58:45 - Gunman Contracts - Stand Alone1:01:00 - Tiny Flock1:03:40 - Color-A-Cube / Walkabout Mini Golf Collab1:05:40 - Pico Space Pro FCC Certification1:08:40 - Vaelorys Playtest1:10:05 - Drop Dead: The Cabin PS VR2Discord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/Support the show

UC Davis students are experiencing Shakespeare's plays in a new world — a virtual world. English professor Gina Bloom is teaching “Interactive Shakespeare: From VR to AI,” a class where students learn about Shakespeare and perform his plays in the virtual reality game "Play the Knave VR." Watch as students act out a scene from "Romeo and Juliet" in the virtual world. Series: "UC Davis News" [Humanities] [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 41732]

UC Davis students are experiencing Shakespeare's plays in a new world — a virtual world. English professor Gina Bloom is teaching “Interactive Shakespeare: From VR to AI,” a class where students learn about Shakespeare and perform his plays in the virtual reality game "Play the Knave VR." Watch as students act out a scene from "Romeo and Juliet" in the virtual world. Series: "UC Davis News" [Humanities] [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 41732]

UC Davis students are experiencing Shakespeare's plays in a new world — a virtual world. English professor Gina Bloom is teaching “Interactive Shakespeare: From VR to AI,” a class where students learn about Shakespeare and perform his plays in the virtual reality game "Play the Knave VR." Watch as students act out a scene from "Romeo and Juliet" in the virtual world. Series: "UC Davis News" [Humanities] [Arts and Music] [Show ID: 41732]

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What happens when you're trained to tell everyone else's story but never given the space to process what those stories are doing to you?Before becoming the CEO of Healium, Sarah Hill spent years working in television news. She covered homicides, domestic violence, grieving parents, court cases and some of the worst days of people's lives. Like many journalists, there wasn't always an opportunity to stop and process what she had witnessed before moving on to the next story. Eventually, Sarah realized those experiences had accumulated.On this episode of Groove with Portia, Sarah and I have a conversation that hits close to home for both of us as former television journalists. We talk about the stories journalists carry long after the cameras turn off, career transitions, resilience and why our paths don't always have to be linear.We also explore the technology Sarah went on to build. Healium uses virtual reality with biofeedback and neurofeedback to allow users to visualize changes in things like heart rate and brain patterns while experiencing immersive environments. Sarah describes it as “media as medicine”—using storytelling and immersive media as tools for self-awareness and self-regulation.But one of the most important parts of our conversation is what Healium isn't. Sarah emphasizes that the technology is not a diagnostic tool and isn't intended to replace medication or professional counseling. Instead, she sees it as another tool that can work alongside human care.Because no matter how sophisticated our technology becomes, sometimes what a person needs most is another human being willing to see them.And perhaps Sarah's biggest reminder is that finding your groove doesn't require following a straight path. Sometimes the unexpected turns give us exactly what we need for whatever we're meant to build next.Connect with Sarah Hill and learn more about Healium:https://tryhealium.com/

A robot showed up in everyone's pocket, and it changed how guests answered one simple question for an entire year. This episode of The Next Frontier Files rewinds to year four, when artificial intelligence collided with gut health, hormone balance, and a growing call to return to species-specific diet basics.Jenn Trepeck weaves together voices from across the year four of Salad With a Side of Fries to show which predictions about wellness coaching and technology came true and which the industry has already moved past.What You Will Learn in This Episode:✅ How artificial intelligence started shaping the conversation around personal health and wellness coaching back in year four✅ Why several guests pushed back on technology and pointed back to basic eating instead✅ How gut health, blood sugar, and hormone balance kept surfacing as a common thread across very different specialties✅ Which prediction about body positivity and the fitness industry turned out to be the most accurate in the show's historyThe Salad With a Side of Fries podcast, hosted by Jenn Trepeck, explores real-life wellness and weight-loss topics, debunking myths, misinformation, and flawed science surrounding nutrition and the food industry. Let's dive into real-life wellness and weight loss, including drinking, eating out, and skipping the grocery store.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Introduction to volume four of the Next Frontier Files miniseries and what to expect04:00 David Greenwalt raises artificial intelligence as a coming force in nutrigenomics05:36 Dr Jessie Hehmeyer discusses continuous glucose monitor data as personalized coaching06:27 Ted Kritsonis connects wearable technology to a possible virtual reality wellness future07:35 Deanna Yates warns about social media detox and reclaiming attention from dopamine loops09:18 Glenn Livingston and Chad Tackett both argue for back-to-basics eating and support10:45 Hally Brooke advocates for health coaching12:45 Three guests link gut health, blood sugar, and hormone balance under one cellular theme14:49 Nadine Artemis focuses on peptides, and Ellen Scanlon discusses the relevance of cannabis17:15 Jordan Syatt and Taylor Wessel both make predictions about body positivity reversing courseKEY TAKEAWAYS:

There's growing demand for workers in fields like construction, manufacturing, robotics and other skilled trades, but sometimes getting students interested in those careers can be a challenge. Dunwoody College of Technology is trying a new approach by launching a program that brings college-level technical courses into high school classrooms. Students will receive college credit. The pilot begins this fall in six Minnesota school districts. Dunwoody College President Scott Stallman joined MPR News host Nina Moini to explain how the program works and what the college hopes it will accomplish.

On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are back talking all the latest VR news!0:00 - Episode Start48:05 - Bad Inmate51;35 - Project Hail Mary Gameplay Trailer54:20 - September Horizon+ Games56:10 - Horizon OS 2.71:00:15 - Gunman Contracts Stand Alone1:03:10 - Loony Laps1:05:00 - Puzzling Places 5 Year AnniversaryDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/Support the show

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Evelien en Rajan maken dankzij een soort Virtual Reality als spionnen een bloedstollende achtervolging mee. Wauw! Of is zo'n avontuur toch minder leuk? Spannend boek op AVI E4 uit de serie Zoeklicht voor 10+. Uitgegeven door Uitgeverij Zwijsen Spreker: Job Bovelander

On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are back talking all the latest VR news! Including unfortunate layoffs from the Schell Games team, a new Beat Saber DLC - Hip Hop Mixtape 2, a Real VR Fishing "US South" DLC, new Hitman WOA content, Into The Radius 2 coming to PS VR2, the new Supernatural app ready for wishlisting, and a discussion on glasses form factor being the future of VR. Listen for all the latest news!0:00 - Episode Start14:25 - New Horizon Worlds App33:40 - Schell Games Layoffs45:15 -  New Supernatural App Available For Wishlisting47:30 - Beat Saber Hip Hop Mixtape 253:35 - Hitman World Of Assassination - Snoop Dogg56:05 - Real VR Fishing "US South" DLC59:55 - Into The Radius 2 PS VR2Discord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/Support the show

Relebogile Mabotja speaks to two South African creators pushing creative boundaries in very different ways. Rick Treweek, a pioneering virtual reality artist and worldbuilder, discusses Uncanny Alley: A New Day, his immersive VR theatre experience that earned a Primetime Emmy nomination. Director and writer Sandulela Asanda shares the story behind Black Burns Fast, a fresh, proudly queer coming-of-age film on Prime Video that explores identity, first love, friendship and finding the courage to be yourself. 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja is broadcast live on Johannesburg based talk radio station 702 every weekday afternoon. Relebogile brings a lighter touch to some of the issues of the day as well as a mix of lifestyle topics and a peak into the worlds of entertainment and leisure. Thank you for listening to a 702 Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja podcast. Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 13:00 to 15:00 (SA Time) to Afternoons with Relebogile Mabotja broadcast on 702 https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/2qKsEfu or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/DTykncj Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are back talking all the latest VR news! Including our thoughts on the currently ongoing PADAY: Aces High playtest. We also talk Drop Dead: The Cabin and Zero Caliber 2 coming to PS VR2. BrushHammer Sol Protocol, and Battlegroup VR2 all launching this month. A new Demeo Battlemarked campign. Updates to games such as Green Hell VR, The Light Brigade, FitXR, and Into The Radius 2. We also saw news of Knight Of Fiona's pricing model, and much more news!0:00 - Episode Start10:45 - Payday: Aces High Playtest26:55 - Drop Dead: The Cabin PS VR228:25 - BrushHammer: Miniature Painter 33:40 - Sol Protocol Meta Quest Launch Date36:10 - Battlegroup VR239:55 - Knights Of Fiona 44:05 - Green Hell VR Painting and Building Update48:38 - Demeo Battlemarked New Campaign50:45 - The Long Survival PS VR254:58 - Into The Radius 257:30 - Zero Caliber 2 PS VR21:04:33 - The Light Brigade Final Update1:06:55 - FitXR Knee Strikes1:09:20 - All On Board New GameDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/Support the show

EA is now completely owned by Saudi Arabia's PIF and partners, and is no longer publicly traded. Layoffs and shutdowns are incoming. Indie publisher Devolver Digital has announced its intentions to become privately owned, saying that the responsibilities to shareholders do not align with being a good game publisher. The CEO of Take Two says that we all will be streaming our games from the cloud in three years instead of playing them on local hardware. We also touch on Flight Simulator 2024 on PS5 getting an update for an amazing PSVR2 experience. At the time of this recording, the new VR experience was only in the beta branch, but as of publishing, Sim Update 6 has been released and it is now available to all.

Keith, Buddy, Big Dick, and Killer finish their recording session discussing Virtual Reality “games” (you know the kind), the truly greatest BBQ spot in Charlotte, The Diamond Dogs' tattoos, and the epic concert of Extreme, Tesla, and I guess Mötley Crüe.

Charlie, Ted, and Rony open on Higgsfield's $400 million raise at a $5.4 billion valuation, and the uncomfortable gap between its strong revenue and a wave of user complaints about its terms of service (Charlie discloses he's a Higgsfield creative partner). From there: Snap's $2,195 Specs launch on September 16th, and Evan Spiegel's candid admission that he doesn't expect them to sell well, which Rony compares to Jensen Huang's decade-plus of staying the course before Nvidia's breakout. The group also digs into Epic Games quietly offloading Sketchfab and ArtStation to the much smaller KitBash, and a wide-ranging debate on AI filmmaking sparked by a Chatham House Rules event with Google and the American Film Institute, including Rony's memorable comparison of AI-native filmmakers to Skrillex versus the full-orchestra, Abbey-Road approach of traditional Hollywood.Barmak Heshmat, founder and CEO of Brelyon, joins to make the case for immersive displays that skip the headset entirely. A former head of optics at the AR company Meta (not Facebook) and MIT computational imaging researcher, Barmak explains Brelyon's curved monitor, which uses monocular depth to create what he calls "a window to the virtual world" you look through rather than wear. The conversation covers why enterprise, not consumer, is where the technology is scaling first, a published study with Toyota on video pass-through windshields that could eliminate car glass entirely, and Barmak's longer-term vision for light field displays as the natural evolution beyond stereoscopic 3D.Key Moments: [03:35] Higgsfield's $400M raise and the backlash over its terms of service [07:35] Snap's $2,195 Specs and the Jensen Huang long-game comparison [11:35] Epic Games sheds Sketchfab and ArtStation to KitBash [17:35] Inside a Chatham House Rules AI filmmaking summit with Google and AFI [21:35] The Skrillex vs. Beatles theory of AI-native filmmaking [28:35] Barmak Heshmat joins to tell us about building the Brelyon's headset-less display [33:35] How monocular depth creates a "window to the virtual world" [46:35] A published study with Toyota on video pass-through windshields [53:35] The future: light field displays and headsets as an accessory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Most ADHD interventions only work if you actually stick with them. So what happens when the intervention is something your brain actually wants to do?Skye joins Will to unpack a systematic review of 22 studies on virtual reality interventions for ADHD. They look at surprisingly high adherence rates, what the research suggests about attention and working memory, and whether improvements inside VR actually carry over into everyday life.They also dig into the different ways VR is being used, from cognitive games and movement-based training to simulated real-world scenarios, plus where the evidence is still too thin to draw firm conclusions.Want more of Will's work? Visit HackingYourADHD.com or subscribe on YouTube.What We Cover:Why adherence rates of 85 percent or higher caught their attentionThree different ways researchers are using VR for ADHDWhat the studies suggest about attention and working memoryWhy VR is being studied alongside existing ADHD treatmentsThe big question of whether improvements transfer to real lifeReported side effects and the limitations of the current researchAbout ADHD founders for ADHD founders. Interesting in working together? You can click here to receive a free bottleneck audio session and learn more about what we do. https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/unstuckaudiosessionDiagnosed with ADHD at the start of her PhD, Skye Waterson spent years researching what actually works and writing about it for thousands of founders. The pattern she kept finding: ADHD business owners don't have a focus problem, they have an operations problem, because the whole business runs through their own head. Now she and her husband, former programmer Robert Waterson, work as fractional COOs for those founders. They find the bottleneck, hire the fix, and build the system that holds.Subscribe to our Newsletter - https://unconventionalorganization.substack.com/Follow us on Instagram - @unconventionalorganisationVisit our website - https://www.unconventionalorganisation.com/

Matt and Allie are onsite at our Dry Ridge location to talk virtual reality with Zoë Luebbe, PT DPT AIB-VRC. Zoë brings two articles on how VR can be used in treatment for concussion/ vestibular patients and also poses the student PT question! VR has quickly evolved and is used medically across many different practices, these articles discuss clinical trials and their outcomes using VR. Being certified and specializing in vestibular/ concussion treatments, Zoë shares her thoughts and ideas for the future of using VR in a PT settingRead the articles here:Central and Peripheral Attention in Virtual Reality: Test of Visual Efficiency for Concussion DetectionVirtual reality-based interventions for the rehabilitation of vestibular and balance impairments post-concussion: a scoping reviewDid you know that you don't need a doctor's prescription to receive physical therapy?  You can schedule here . The laws of Direct Access allow you to receive physical therapy without a referral and still use your insurance benefits! Learn more on how Direct Access can help YOU! Our website: https://www.oxfordphysicaltherapy.com/

The third episode in the August 2026 series on The Black Madonna and Magnifica Humanitas, this episode explores Our Lady of the Underground from the Crypt of Chartres. Her dramatic history spanning from before the time of Christ through revolutions and world wars gives a unique perspective on resilience and resistance to oppression.To make a one time donation of any amount to support the podcast, please donate tohttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/BlackMadonnaHeartBecome a Patron for the channel at https://www.patreon.com/TheBlackMadonnaSpeaksTo see all of Stephanie Georgieff's offerings on Teachablehttps://livingpharmacy.teachable.com/l/productsTo purchase The Black Madonna Mysterious Soul Companion course on Teachablelivingpharmacy.teachable.com/l/pdp/the-black-madonna-mysterious-soul-companion#BlackMadonna #Chartres #Magnifica Humanitas

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On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are back talking all the latest VR news! Fresh off the VR Games Showcase, we saw plenty of huge announcements including High On Life VR and System Shock VR being announced from Flat2VR Studios! We also talk other news from the showcase including Trombone Champ Unflattened's Disney Movie Magic DLC, Bootstrap Island, Laser Dance, Payday: High Aces, and more! We also give our thoughts on the newest Walkabout Mini Golf course - Gloop Lair! As well as the now confirmed in development Walkabout Dungeon Golfer! Listen for all the latest VR news!0:00 - Episode Start2:50 - Walkabout Mini Golf Gloop Lair9:55 - Walkabout Dungeon Golfer17:30 - High On Life VR23:35 - Bootstrap Island VR26:55 - System Shock VR29:10 - Beat Saber Price Reduction36:55 - Trombone Champ: Unflattened - Disney Movie Magic Vol 1 43:10 - Ghosts of Tabor New Publisher48:20 - Knights Of Fiona launch date49:30 - Payday: Aces High playtests53:05 - Spirit Ritual55:05 - Laser Dance Mimic update56:55 - Tiny Flock58:25 - Breachers new map1:01:20 - Stuffed: Two Foot Hero1:03:00 - GOLF+ New Course1:04:50 - Total Chaos VR1:06:50 - Omega Pilot Evolution1:09:30 - Grablings: Paint 'N SeekDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/Support the show

All about the distant future. What does cosmology tell us about the fate of the universe, life and intelligence in some ultimate sense? Frank Tipler's The Omega Point Theory is the primary focus, but throughout we consider the centrality of The Turing Principle for predictions about the future of the cosmos, Roger Penrose's "Conformal Cyclic Cosmology" and some of Freeman Dyson's ideas. Timestamps and Chapters: 0:00 – Introduction: Longevity, Immortality, the Singularity & the Omega Point 5:50 – Recap: The Four Strands, Knowledge & the Multiverse 8:20 – Frank Tipler's Omega Point Theory Introduced 9:00 – Anthropic Principles (Weak, Strong & Final) 10:30 – The Turing Principle as the Key to the Omega Point 1 3:40 – Modern Cosmology Challenges: Expanding Universe, Dark Energy & Heat Death 20:20 – Cosmological Models That Allow Unlimited Computation (Big Crunch Conditions) 22:00 – Tipler's Rejoinders & the Case for Eventual Collapse 24:00 – Computers Near the Omega Point & Mutual Implication with the Turing Principle 30:00 – Defending the Strong Turing Principle & the Comprehensibility of Reality 35:00 – Infinite Thoughts, Virtual Reality & Colonisation Deadlines 37:00 – Roger Penrose's Conformal Cyclic Cosmology (CCC) 43:00 – Freeman Dyson's Ideas & Infinite Computation in an Expanding Universe 46:50 – Properties of the Omega Point: Omniscience, Omnipotence & Omnipresence 1:15:00 – The Omega Point as “God”, Resurrection & Virtual-Reality Heaven 1:18:50 – Critique of the Technological Singularity (Kurzweil) & Mind Uploading 1:22:00 – The Limits of Far-Future Prediction (Ancient Builder Analogy) 1:25:00 – Conclusions & Takeaways: Take the Turing Principle Seriously

On this show that turned 21 years old, we...just did a normal show and then it took a few weeks for it to hit the podcast feed. Sorry bout that! The Steam Frame could wind up being even more expensive, as well as other mobile devices like other VR headsets, because Qualcomm is raising the price of it's Snapdragon line of chips. Arcade1up was at San Diego Comic-Con with new versions of arcade cabinets it has already released, but maybe this is more to show game publishers that they are worthy of licensing their retro games. Nintendo has stated in court that they are under no legal obligation to refund consumers after receiving a refund from the US government over the tariffs on the Switch 2. Then we talk about the Video Game History Foundation's new E3 collection (and how they actually want some of my tapes) along with an interesting revelation about why E3's creation was so important for the industry after the scrutiny of the senate hearings on video game violence. Then we talk to Jamie about what we have on old tapes.

What if virtual reality could become one of healthcare's most powerful treatment tools?In this episode of TechTalk Healthcare, Dr. Jay Greenstein and Brad Cost welcome back Eran Orr, CEO of XR Health and former F-16 fighter pilot, to discuss how virtual reality has evolved from an experimental technology into a reimbursable healthcare solution that is transforming physical therapy, chronic pain management, mental health, and rehabilitation.Eran shares his entrepreneurial journey from developing VR rehabilitation after suffering his own neck injury as a fighter pilot to building a nationwide healthcare company now serving patients with more than 200 chronic conditions. The conversation explores how Medicare, Medicaid, private insurers, and the VA are now covering VR therapy as durable medical equipment, opening new opportunities for providers and patients alike.You'll also learn how AI, augmented reality, and immersive healthcare technologies are reshaping patient engagement, improving clinical outcomes, reducing isolation among seniors, and creating the next generation of digital healthcare.In this episode:How VR is changing chronic pain treatmentWhy Medicare now reimburses VR therapyAI and augmented reality in healthcareThe future of telehealth and digital rehabilitationImproving patient outcomes through immersive technologyWhat chiropractors and healthcare providers need to know about XR HealthWhether you're a chiropractor, physical therapist, healthcare entrepreneur, or simply curious about the future of medicine, this episode offers an exciting look at where healthcare innovation is headed.

Welcome to Episode 320 of Autism Parenting Secrets. Many parents are understandably cautious about technology. And for good reason. Screens are everywhere. Devices are everywhere. Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing how we live. And virtual reality is becoming more accessible than ever. So where does it fit? Should it simply be avoided, or could it become another valuable tool to help children learn and grow? Vijay Ravindran is the founder and CEO of Floreo, a virtual reality-based therapeutic platform designed to help autistic and neurodivergent individuals build social, communication, behavioral, and independent living skills. In this conversation, Vijay shares the personal story that inspired Floreo, explains why practicing skills in a low-pressure virtual environment can improve real-world learning, and discusses the clinical research supporting this approach. He also addresses an important concern many parents have: how to use technology intentionally, thoughtfully, and in moderation while keeping the focus on helping children thrive. Whether or not virtual reality ultimately becomes part of your child's journey, this episode offers a practical framework for thinking differently about how learning happens and how technology may complement, rather than replace, the important work already being done by parents, therapists, and educators. The secret this week is…  Virtual Reality Prepares For Real Life You'll Discover: Why practicing in a low-pressure environment can build real-world confidence (5:11) How Floreo keeps parents and therapists actively involved throughout every lesson (13:04) Why just 20 minutes per week produced meaningful clinical improvements (18:41) Why children with higher support needs showed the greatest gains in Floreo's clinical trial (25:11) The encouraging message every autism parent needs to hear about their child's potential (34:32) About Our Guest: Vijay Ravindran is the founder and CEO of Floreo, a virtual reality-based digital therapeutic company developing FDA-regulated software-as-a-medical-device (SaMD) treatments for autism and other neurodevelopmental conditions. Under his leadership, Floreo has earned FDA Breakthrough Device Designation, completed a pivotal randomized controlled trial demonstrating statistically significant clinical outcomes, and expanded its platform across clinics, schools, and homes while pursuing FDA De Novo clearance. Prior to founding Floreo, Vijay served as Chief Digital Officer of The Washington Post and previously held senior software engineering and product leadership roles at Amazon, where he helped launch Amazon Prime. Floreo was inspired by his experience as the father of a child on the autism spectrum. https://floreovr.com/ Additional Resources: To learn more about personalized 1:1 support go to www.elevatehowyounavigate.com If you enjoyed this episode, share it with your friends.

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This post officially kicks off my Venice Immersive 2025 coverage, see links to all 38 episodes and 30+ hours of interviews down below. We're starting off with the interview that I did with Doug Liman (co-founder of 30 Ninjas), Julina Tatlock (co-founder of 30 Ninjas), & Jed Weintrob (co-founder of 30 Ninjas), & Max Spear (Product Lead of Android XR at Google) about Asteroid on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Venice Immersive in Venice, Italy. Here is the story synopsis for Asteroid: "Asteroid is an immersive film and interactive story extension made for the launch of Google's new Android XR platform. The 180° immersive short film is a high-stakes action thriller about a group of strangers who take an old Russian Soyuz rocket to mine a near-earth, treasure laden asteroid for a chance at unimaginable wealth. After the film, the experience continues and the audience enters the world of Asteroid when they receive an SOS from one of the characters, DK Metcalf, who was left for dead. The viewer becomes a player when they are invited to aid in DK's rescue. Through speaking with an AI-generated version of DK — played by the NFL player as himself — the user determines the truth about what happened on the asteroid and sends his exact location to NASA for rescue." Here are the contextual domains that are explored: Long distance travel [9] where someone is left behind (de facto exile) [12], and there is a rescue mission where you as a character [1] help out the protagonist [7] in the second half, but also a lot of mystery [12] to figure out and investigate [9] Here is the Elemental Center of Gravity: 1st Center of Gravity of Emotional Presence: cinematic Virtual Reality thriller that begins as a film and continues as an immersive story game. Combination of live-action 180-video along with CGI-driven animations also in 180-video2nd Center of Gravity of Earth Element / Environmental and Embodied Presence: Worldbuilding of sci-fi extraction of asteroid, you embody a character in story in the last part, and you break the fourth wall in the onboarding talking to the actor who plays a character via AI3rd Center of Gravity of Air Element / Mental and Social Presence: Conversational-driven AI Story Extension - You talk to the actor DK Metcalf at the beginning and with the character at the end. A bit of puzzling together of the myserious aspects of the story4th Center of Gravity of Fire Element / Active Presence: continues as an immersive story game - Improv convo + slightly nudged and directed exploration Archetypal Themes and Character Explored: Everyone are anti-heroes archetypes - Power and Greed vs Limitations, constraints, boundaries, death. Doug Liman says there aren't many anti-heroes in space movies, Han Solo is an exception. What if all of the characters were Han Solos? What drama would ensue? Artist Statement: "I've always thought of myself as an immersive filmmaker. The goal was to put the audience in the action, not to be sort of passively watching it. Now that the technology has caught up with us, I really can put the audience in the rocket. Asteroid is the story of a ragtag group of astronauts who booked a ride on a used Soyuz spacecraft. An asteroid passes near Earth. It's laden with precious metals and gems. If you can get there, you can become insanely wealthy. It's a modern gold rush." Trailer: https://vimeo.com/1163762576/d0d75004c2?fl=pl&fe=vl You can find links to my 30+ hours of my coverage from Venice Immersive 2025 across 39 episodes. I've categorized the experiences according to these "elemental genres," which is looking at the top two elemental centers of gravity. You can watch this talk on "Blending the Elements on Experiential Design" for more details. #1650: Sneak Peak of Venice Immersive 2025 Selection with Curators Liz Rosenthal and Michel Reilhac #1750: Doug Liman's "Asteroid" Short Immersive Film with Google Gemini Story Extension + Kickoff of Venice Immersive 2025 Coverage #1751: "Ghost Town" Narrative Integration in Puzzle Adventure with Exquisite Worldbuilding #1752: Blending Embodied Game & Narrative Genres with "One True Path, Part 1" #1753: Mixed Reality Town-Building and Sim Game "Wall Town Wonders" #1754: Screen Life Thriller "LILI" about Surveillance Fuses Game Design, Film, and MacBeth Adaptation #1755: Hand-Tracked Sign Language as Story Beat Triggers in "Eddie and I" #1756: Exploring Narrative Potential of Generative AI in "8pm and the Cat" #1757: Embody a Geranium in Immersive Comedy about Boredom in "The Great Escape" #1758: Reckoning with Mental Health Taboos in Japan with "If You See a Cat" Immersive Animation #1759: Mother-Daughter Team Explore Personal Challenges with Depression and Anxiety in "Mirage" Immersive Animation #1760: Immersive Fairy Tale about Automation with "The Sad Story of the Little Mouse Who Wanted to Become Somebody" #1761: Unpacking the Immersive Orchestral Mix of "1968" with Massimiliano Borghesi #1762: Fusing Experimental Immersive Animation with Cutting-Edge Orchestral Spatial Audio Mix in "1968" #1763: Blending Theater and 360 Video in "Re-Launching-Luigi-Broglio" #1764: Mixing Hand-Drawn Animation with 360 Video in "The Time Before" #1765: Immersive Action Thriller "Mulan 2125" Pushes the Edge of Graphical Fidelity #1766: Formula 1 LBE Experience "Black Cats & Chequered Flags" is an Immersive Biopic of Alberto Anscari #1767: Immersive Journey through Special Effects Pioneer Carlo Rambaldi's Paintings in "Alien Perspective" #1768: Symbolic Journey through Lithuania's Artist Mikalojus Konstantinas Čiurlionis' Paintings in "Creation of the World" #1769: Mixed Reality Musical on Avatars and Identity in "First Virtual Suit" #1770: Eastern Philosophy-Inspired Fusion of Theater and XR with "Mnemosyne" #1771: Environmental Storytelling in "The Great Orator" VR Diorama with Generative AI Experiments #1772: Climate Change Spatial Montage "Out of Nowhere" Aspires to Move Towards Rewilding Prevention #1773: "Collective Body" Assigns Elemental Avatars Based Upon Archetypal Dance Movements #1774: Combining Live Dance and Music in Immersive LBE Performance "L'ombre (The Shadow)" #1775: The Continuous Spatial One-Shot of Backlight's "La Magie Opera" LBE #1776: The Spatial Grammar Innovations of Dialectical Contrasts and Abstraction within "The Big Cube" #1777: Active Imagination, Associative Dream Logic, & Embodied Interactions in "Sense of Nowhere" #1778: Collaborative Social Game and Story of "Happy Shadow" #1779: "Heartbeat" Immersive, 1-on-1 Biometric Synchronization and Involuntary Collective Agency #1780: Recap of VRChat Worlds Gallery at Venice Immersive 2025 with Mike Salmon #1781: Winner of Venice Immersive 2025 "The Clouds Are Two Thousand Meters Up" Innovates on Gaussian Splats & Spatial Storytelling #1782: "A Long Goodbye" Wins 3rd Place Prize at Venice Immersive with Emotionally-Moving Story on Dementia and Spatial Grammar Innovations #1783: "Less Than 5gr of Saffron" Wins 2nd Place Prize at Venice Immersive with Spatial Poem Quill Animation #1784: The Incredible Spatial Transitions of "Dark Rooms" with Radical Consent Innovations #1785: The Landmark Achievements of "Blur" in Fusing Theater, Montage, Mixed Reality, and LBE VR #1786: Collective Reading Experience of "Constantinopoliad" Provokes Discussion on Defining "Immersive" #1787: Blending the Elements of Experiential Design & Process-Relational Foundations of the Elements This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. 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I interviewed Naima Karim & Aleena Hanif about Mirage on Saturday, August 30, 2025 at Venice Immersive in Venice, Italy. Here is the story synopsis for Mirage: "Mirage is an interactive Virtual Reality experience of a young girl who is battling depression and anxiety. Set in a desert landscape, it is a metaphorical and stylised adaptation with visuals created by the artist Naima Karim and her lived experience with her daughter's depression and anxiety. The audience embarks on an immersive journey through the young girl's mind, using hand-tracking interactivity, spatial sound design, original music, and a haptic vest. With hand-tracking interaction, they will be encouraged to support her through her challenges. However, accepting struggles and accepting help from others is not easy for a person suffering from depression and anxiety. Mirage sheds light on the often-misunderstood realities of depression and anxiety, inspiring empathy and understanding." Here are the contextual domains that are explored: Mental Health and Depression and anxiety [6], [4] Family, specifically within the context of a parent [4] and their child [5] and her sibling [3], accepting help from others [7] Here is the Elemental Center of Gravity: 1st Center of Gravity of Emotional Presence: Narrative-driven, immersive animation in VR, but the center of gravity as a cinematic experience2nd Center of Gravity of Earth Element / Environmental and Embodied Presence: Spatial Quill Animations, but also quite a lot of Haptic Integrations ( to mimic aspects of chest pain and panic). There are moments where you embody and interact as a parental figure, but also many times you're a ghostly observer3rd Center of Gravity of Fire Element / Active Presence: Some light, hand-tracked interactions spread throughout that serve to gate key moments in the story.4th Center of Gravity of Air Element / Mental and Social Presence: Dialogue amongst the characters, is there narration from one of the character as well? I don't remember Archetypal Themes and Character Explored: Depression, Anxiety: "accepting struggles and accepting help from others is not easy for a person suffering from depression and anxiety. Mirage sheds light on the often-misunderstood realities of depression and anxiety, inspiring empathy and understanding." And to "bring awareness to the experiences of someone with depression and anxiety." Artist Statement: "For many children with depression and anxiety, happiness can feel unattainable and just out of reach, like a Mirage. Mirage is based on our personal experience. It was challenging to create because of how vulnerable we had to be to develop an honest experience. We wanted to leave room for audiences to connect in their own way, but still speak to common experiences they might find through our story. The essential purpose of Mirage is for us to share our story and bring awareness to the experiences of someone with depression and anxiety. Through Mirage, we hope to spark conversation and encourage people to empathise and support those with depression and anxiety." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B9unNsHKGEc This is a listener-supported podcast through the Voices of VR Patreon. Music: Fatality

On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are back talking all the latest VR news! Including the announcement of Walkabout Mini Golf's next course - Gloop Lair! We also discuss the next VR Games Showcase, Virtual Desktop adding a wired mode, and more. We then end the show talking the new trend of AI created VR mods. 0:00 - Episode Start2:35 - Walkabout Mini Golf Gloop Lair10:45 - Meta Horizon+15:45 - Virtual Desktop Wired Mode17:45 - XR Replay23:45 - VR Games Showcase28:05 - AI Powered VR ModsDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/Support the show

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Nurse educators seek teaching methods and modalities that effectively prepare nursing students for practice in the cognitive, affective, and psychomotor domains of learning. One tool is virtual reality simulation. Virtual reality simulation is an interactive, immersive technology that replicates real-world clinical scenarios for users.  In this podcast, faculty discuss the results of a research study comparing students' perception of learning and psychological safety in virtual reality and live simulation experiences.

On this episode of the Ruff Talk VR podcast we are back talking all the latest VR news! Including a leak of Meta's next headset, the Steam Frame being FCC certified with a list of new "Great On Frame" games, and a PS VR2 sale. We also talk new VR games such of Cleansheet Soccer 2 and Cybercore Protocol. As well as the relaunch pf AltspaceVR from Sidequest, Hyper Dash closing their servers in November, the Cave Cave Tham Luang DLC, and much more!0:00 - Episode Start9:45 - PS VR2 on sale for $30026:05 - Cybercore Protocol31:45 - Meta's next headset image leaked37:30 - Cleansheet Soccer 242:10 - AltspaceVR relaunches this Fall45:00 - Retro3D49:25 - Steam Frame FCC Certification52:45 - Pavlov Shack Steam Frame54:40 - Hyper Dash server shutting down this November57:35 - Hyperstacks SteamVR59:20 - Black & Sorcery "Unsupported" on Steam Frame1:01:25 - More "Great on Frame" games1:04:10 - Cave Crave Tham LuangDiscord: https://discord.gg/9JTdCccucSPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/rufftalkvrIf you enjoy the podcast be sure to rate us 5 stars and subscribe! Join our official subreddit at https://www.reddit.com/r/RuffTalkVR/Support the show

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