Where virtual reality can be used

With video technology already layered into the show, “Mythic Quest” was simply better equipped for a virtual special than most shows ever could be. And from a character standpoint, the show’s collection of nerds work together at an increasingly powerful video game company and already spend their days making cyber connections more tolerable or even more interesting. That is, after all, their literal job. So when the episode ends with the entire cast coming (virtually) together to bring an elaborate Rube Goldberg machine to (virtual) life, it’s not just fun, but makes actual sense out of a potentially gimmicky framework. … [Read more...] about ‘Mythic Quest’ Quarantine Special Makes Virtual Reality (Feel Like) Second Nature

There has so far been no sign of a fee reduction; most full-time students in England will still be paying the maximum £9,250 a year in tuition. It’s hard not to sympathise with this take from a second-year student: “We’re paying a lot of money to jump on a Zoom call.” Because repayment of student debt is income contingent and written off after 30 years, the government will end up contributing around 45% of the cost of each cohort’s tuition over their lifetime, possibly more depending on the length and depth of the recession. That’s scant consolation, though, for a young person about to graduate in a fearsomely hostile labour market, facing decades of monthly repayments once they start earning above the threshold. … [Read more...] about Let’s use this crisis to improve equality for all young people, not just students

Festivities are incomplete without the constant buzz of the doorbell, neighbours and family sharing traditional delicacies, and the little ones prancing about in shiny new clothes. But this is no time for nostalgia. “No one should have any FOMO (Fear Of Missing Out). Don’t be afraid of the situation as we are all in the same boat. There is no point in putting yourself and others around you at risk,” says 32-year old visual artist Nasheet Shadani. Sharing his plans for the day, he says it is going to be an e-Eid. “I plan to do video calls and share photos of the celebrations from my home. For the kids, Eidi (token money and gifts) will be transferred online,” he says, adding that he, along with some friends, is helping raise funds and ration for those who cannot afford it. “It is important to help those in the lower-income groups who have been rendered jobless. They are too self-respecting to ask for any charity. So we are identifying these people and … [Read more...] about Namaz from home, virtual hugs: This Eid, Muslims appeal to stay indoors amid coronavirus scare

Beat Games dropped this update for all versions of Beat Saber, including for the Oculus Quest, Oculus Rift, SteamVR headsets, and PlayStation VR platforms. The PSVR update was delayed just a tad bit and took a bit longer to become available than the other platforms, so if you don't see it just yet, it should be arriving shortly. … [Read more...] about Beat Saber update adds 46 new beatmaps in time for Memorial Day

They note that in the current environment of Vietnam’s comprehensive integration, the recent signing of several free trade agreements (FTAs) such as the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP), will have a huge impact on e-commerce activities. However, the legal foundation for e-commerce activities remains limited, posing … [Read more...] about New technological trends impact online business