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M2 Studio's Michael Potts uses Spatial for augmented reality and business collaboration. The AR/VR tool can turn any room into a 3D workspace, according to Spatial. [Image: Spatial.io via M2 Studio]

How Augmented, Virtual Reality Bridges the Business Travel Gap in Age of COVID

by | Jun 29, 2020
"It’s clear that augmented reality remote collaboration is the future of business communication," says Dallas-based M2 Studio's Michael Potts. The self-described holographic architect has built AR/VR experiences for Klyde Warren Park, Texas Health Resources, and more. But the technology can apply to all types of businesses.
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MyndVR Launches an At-Home VR Solution for Seniors Stuck in Isolation
by | Jun 4, 2020
Seniors can relive amazing memories from their youth, says MyndVR. But the tech solution is not all about entertainment. The spirit-lifting virtual reminiscence therapy can reduce anxiety and depression.
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Discovery: UTD Creates Virtual Reality ‘Patients’ for Med Students, UTA Professor Leads Upgrade of Large Hadron Collider
by | Feb 14, 2020
In this weekly roundup of research and development activity in North Texas, you'll also find out abut a University of North Texas professor researching how very young children see their world through photography.
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Jobs of the Future: The Hottest Areas of Tech Education
by | Feb 3, 2020
Here's a list of some of the area’s most exciting programs, with the universities across North Texas that are shaping the talent of the future.
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‘The Future of Police Training’: SURVIVR Uses Virtual Reality to Prep Officers for the Real World

by | Jun 25, 2019
Founded by a recent UTD grad, VR training startup SURVIVR is working to change how law enforcement trains its officers, while cutting costs and saving lives along the way.
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Dallas’ Entertainment Giant Dave & Buster’s Unveils a New Virtual Playground
by | Jun 4, 2019
The entertainment company's "free-roaming" VR experience uses no wires, allowing players to run, duck, and jump to defeat their competition. 
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Emerging Tech: Meet the Women Driving DARQ Power in Dallas
by | Apr 4, 2019
Hear from the women leading innovation in distributed ledger technology, artificial intelligence, and extended reality (VR/AR), and quantum computing in North Texas.
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Early Adopters: Accenture Survey Puts Dallas Ahead of the Pack in Emerging Tech
by | Feb 22, 2019
When it comes to blockchain, AI, and extended reality, Dallas proves better than most in adopting new, cutting-edge technologies.
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Project Runway: New Innovation Officer Tackles Travel Roadblocks at Dallas Fort Worth Airport

by | Jan 25, 2019
Biometric scanning, virtual reality, and augmented reality are only the tip of the iceberg when it comes to improving the airport experience, says Dallas Fort Worth Airport's Chief Innovation Officer.
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R&D: Helping Moms of Premies Battle Depression, PTSD; Common Diabetes Drug Cracks Chronic Pain
by | Oct 19, 2018
Also, you'll learn about an UT Southwestern scientist winning a $3 million award, and how MyndVR is promoting research into VR's medical role. Here are some of the research projects underway in North Texas that could make lives better.
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Entrepreneurial Tech Conference RebelCon2018 will take place on Sept. 29-30 at Hollow Hill Event Center — an 85-acre retreat center — in Weatherford, TX.
Tech Conference: RebelCon Melds ‘Rebels of All Kinds’ Via VR/AR, Music & the Great Outdoors
by | Aug 20, 2018
The inaugural weekend event, hosted by Rebel Role Model, will have everything from overnight glamping to AR experiences.
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A singer entertains in one of MyndVR's virtual reality experiences. [Courtesy MyndVR]
PTSD, Depression: MyndVR Tech Puts Aging Veterans In a Peaceful Place
by | Jul 31, 2018
The relationship with Long Island State Veterans Home is the first partnership with a veterans home for MyndVR, which already was serving senior communities.
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EarthX: Urban Development, Art for a Cause & Tiny Homes

by | Apr 23, 2018
The world's largest environmental festival at Fair Park included discussions on urbanism and development as well as art shining a light on environmental stewardship.
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Perot Museum Partners With Paleoanthropologist on Center to Study the Human Journey
by | Apr 16, 2018
The new center will disseminate research from world-renowned paleoanthropologist Dr. Lee Berger impacting education and science in Dallas, nationally, and across the globe.
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Garland ISD Students Using VR to Aid First Responder Training
by | Apr 2, 2018
Sachse High School is partnering with the fire department to meet real-life training needs for the city.
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Accenture Technology Vision: Report Unravels Trends Transforming Business
by | Feb 21, 2018
The survey behind the report included 6,381 international business and IT executives including those from Dallas, Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Houston, New York City, and San Francisco.
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