As VR becomes more prevalent in education, we begin to see the new and exciting ways that school kids can use the technology to improve their learning experiences. The success of Google’s educational VR Program, Google Expeditions, has led them to this exciting new arena. Students can now take more control of their education by…

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VR has been dubbed “The Ultimate Empathy Machine.” A few VR experiences were recently featured at the Tribeca Film Festival, and they highlight this powerful feature of Virtual Reality. The immersive experiences featured in this article range from showing the devastating impact of nuclear war, to the reality of life as a young black man…

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The immersion found in VR is a powerful tool for shaping people’s perceptions. Read the article to learn how Facebook and Oculus are experimenting with VR to try to curb the prevalence of teenagers using E-cigarettes. #VRforGood #VR #virtualreality #immersion #impact #360video #facebook #oculus #buffalo #VRproduction #welcometothefuture https://www.cnbc.com/2018/05/03/facebooks-oculus-backs-vr-game-to-help-teens-kick-e-cigarette-habit.html

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New perspectives create empathy. One of the most valuable features of VR is its ability to evoke powerful, emotional reactions. The empathy created by these reactions is utilized by the project highlighted in this story. The filmmakers use immersive VR/360 video to show endangered species in their natural habitats, teaching us how these animals live…

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The University of Buffalo’s Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Studies opened late last year, opening new doors for its medical students with state-of-the-art medical equipment. This is a view from inside of The Surgical Skills Simulation Lab. Get a close up look of these future doctors as they discover what it is like to…

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A new study shows some ironic responses. 77% of people who use virtual reality want more applications for social engagement. That trend indicates that you may become more familiar with VR on the major social media platforms. The irony is that a technology, which is objectively isolating to its users, can be used as a…

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The big VR news out of Facebook’s annual F8 conference is undoubtedly the new and untethered, Oculus GO headset. The introduction of this state of the art, fully wireless headset, has been highly anticipated in the VR community because of its low price of $199. So, how did it live up the hype? Read the…

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Facebook‘s annual F8 Conference begins today. While there are many areas of focus to discuss this year, VR/360 is sure to have a seat at the table. Soon, we will learn the extent to which VR will be further propelled into the public eye. #facebook #oculus #f8conference #VR #Virtualreality #360video #ar #immersive #experience #futuristic #welcometothefuture…

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Crosswater takes pride in the VR/360 experiences we’ve created with the University at Buffalo, especially for the Boldly Buffalo Campaign that launched Friday night! These smiling faces represent some of the team from Crosswater and UB who have been instrumental in bringing VR experiences to the forefront of higher education. Read about the Boldly Buffalo…

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Around the country and the entire world, medical professionals are finding new and exciting ways to utilize VR for improving health care. The most common applications include alleviating pain, dissipating fear, & offering more empathetic care. Crosswater is active in the VR/360 Medical community. Follow us on Facebook, Instagram, & LinkedIn to stay in the…

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