virtual reality
noun
: an artificial environment which is experienced through sensory stimuli (such as sights and sounds) provided by a computer and in which one's actions partially determine what happens in the environment
also
: the technology used to create or access a virtual reality
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The partnership aims to develop, produce and operate virtual reality and immersive theater venues across China, with plans to expand into Southeast Asia and North America.
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Virtual And Augmented Reality The rise in remote and virtual workspaces, among other factors, has led to growth in virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR).
—Jeffrey Bartel, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
All Skiff services ended on Aug. 9, except for email forwarding, which will continue until Feb. 9, 2025.
Mozilla Hubs
Introduced in 2018, Mozilla Hubs was intended as a meeting place for those using virtual reality.
—Chloe Albanesius, PCMAG, 16 Dec. 2024
On Friday, Billboard announced that Charli’s SWEAT Tour with Troye Sivan is headed to virtual reality, in partnership with iHeartMedia and Meta and produced alongside OBB Media.
—Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 14 Dec. 2024
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Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 20 Dec. 2024
Virtual And Augmented Reality The rise in remote and virtual workspaces, among other factors, has led to growth in virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR).
—Jeffrey Bartel, Forbes, 19 Dec. 2024
All Skiff services ended on Aug. 9, except for email forwarding, which will continue until Feb. 9, 2025.
Mozilla Hubs
Introduced in 2018, Mozilla Hubs was intended as a meeting place for those using virtual reality.
—Chloe Albanesius, PCMAG, 16 Dec. 2024
On Friday, Billboard announced that Charli’s SWEAT Tour with Troye Sivan is headed to virtual reality, in partnership with iHeartMedia and Meta and produced alongside OBB Media.
—Ashley Iasimone, Billboard, 14 Dec. 2024
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“Virtual reality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/virtual%20reality. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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