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Apollo 11 VR and the Future of Education

The first moon landing was a proud and exciting day in the United States’ history and, until a few days ago, was something I’d only read about in history books.  Continue reading “Apollo 11 VR and the Future of Education”

My Thoughts on vTime

While browsing the Oculus Home I came across a VR experience called vTime. The program was described as a social experience, allowing users to from all over the world to meet and chat with each other. Since I always love talking with other VR enthusiasts, I decided to give it a try.  Continue reading “My Thoughts on vTime”

The Female Avatar

One of my favorite games to play in the Oculus Rift is CasinoVR. This game allows you to sit at a realistic poker table and play poker and chat with other real people using the Oculus Rift.  Continue reading “The Female Avatar”

CasinoVR: Bringing the Social Experience

Recently I had a few people try the Oculus Rift and tell me their thoughts. Many agreed that while the technology was mind blowing, something important was lacking: a social element. Continue reading “CasinoVR: Bringing the Social Experience”

The Future of the Social

My first encounter with VR wasn’t through the use of any hardware. It was through Continue reading “The Future of the Social”

White Knuckles

The second demo I ever tried in the Oculus Rift was a rollercoaster. I’m much of a rollercoaster fan in the first place. They scare me. So when I was given the opportunity to try one in VR, I was a little hesitant. Continue reading “White Knuckles”

Disbelief and Belief in Virtual Reality

The view directly below her was dizzying. She was hundreds of feet above the street. The scaffolding around her was rusted and shaky. Though she didn’t want to, she gave in to the crowd around her, urging her to stand up, to try to keep her balance on the thin, metal rail. Continue reading “Disbelief and Belief in Virtual Reality”

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