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- 1Virtual reality can induce mystical experiences, study finds●Virtual reality can induce mystical experiences, new study suggests https://www. psypost.org/virtual-reality-ca n-induce
A new study suggests virtual reality can trigger mystical experiences in users without the use of psychedelics. Researchers found that immersive VR environments were capable of producing feelings of transcendence and connectedness typically associated with spiritual or psychedelic states. The findings are drawing attention from those interested in psychology, neuroscience, and the intersection of technology and religion.
- 2Museums turn to licensing deals as costs rise●From hotel suites to virtual reality, museums turn to licensing deals as costs rise https://www.theguardian.com/business
Museums are increasingly licensing their collections and brands for new revenue streams, from hotel suites to virtual reality experiences, as rising operating costs squeeze budgets. The approach lets cultural institutions earn income without mounting touring exhibitions or expanding premises, though some observers question whether commercial partnerships dilute museums' cultural missions.
- 3Readers discuss Neal Stephenson's Snow Crash ahead of new reading●I'm planning on reading Snow Crash and would like to know what the # Fediverse thinks of it. Is there anything I should
A reader who enjoyed Neal Stephenson's Cryptonomicon is planning to pick up Snow Crash and is asking fellow science fiction fans for their thoughts and tips before starting. Responses and discussion have centred on the novel's take on virtual reality, the origin of the term 'metaverse', and how its satirical cyberpunk style compares with Stephenson's later, denser books.
- 4WesternU podiatric medicine school wins gifts for VR learning and aid▼WesternU College of Podiatric Medicine to expand virtual reality learning modules and financial aid with gifts from Dr. Bruce Lawrence and Mrs. Janet Lawrence
Western University of Health Sciences' College of Podiatric Medicine in California has received gifts from Dr. Bruce Lawrence and Mrs. Janet Lawrence to expand its virtual reality learning modules and boost financial aid for students. The donation will help students train with immersive VR technology while easing tuition burdens, and the university announced the gift through its own news outlet.
- 5VMX launches VR BMX, MTB and scooter riding game▼RIDE IT. TRICK IT. MAKE IT YOURS! VMX BRINGS PHYSICAL BMX, MTB AND SCOOTER RIDING TO VR TODAY
VMX, a new virtual reality game simulating BMX, mountain bike and scooter riding with a focus on physical movement and tricks, has launched. The game lets players perform stunts and customize their ride in VR, aiming to translate real-world action sports into an immersive virtual experience.
- 6oasisVRX Opens New Virtual Reality Entertainment Venue Near Princeton▼oasisVRX Expands to the Princeton Area With New Active Entertainment Virtual Reality Destination
oasisVRX has announced an expansion into the Princeton area, opening a new active entertainment destination built around virtual reality experiences. The company positions the venue as a family-friendly attraction combining physical activity with immersive VR gameplay. The announcement was issued via PR Newswire, and it adds to a broader wave of location-based VR entertainment venues opening across the United States.
- 7Meta Acquires Robotics AI Company To Boost Humanoid Robot Push▼Meta Acquires Robotics AI Company To Fast-track Humanoid Robot Development: Report
Meta has reportedly acquired a robotics AI company in a move aimed at accelerating its development of humanoid robots. The deal signals Meta's intent to push deeper into embodied AI beyond its social media and virtual reality businesses, joining other major technology firms racing to build intelligent robots.
- 8Cockatrice 3.1.0 'Reality Check' released●Cockatrice: Virtual card game client released in version 3.1.0 "Reality Check" https:// playingtux.com/en/articles/202 6
Cockatrice, the open-source virtual card game client popular with Linux gamers, has released version 3.1.0, named 'Reality Check'. The update was announced via the Linux gaming site PlayingTux and flagged with tags for Linux, gaming and open source. Users of the client, which lets people play trading card games online, are sharing news of the new version in gaming and open-source communities.
- 9Half-Life: Alyx praised for its detailed gun mechanics●# HalfLife Alyx, perhaps because it's VR, pays more attention to detail than most other games when it comes to its guns.
Gamers are highlighting Half-Life: Alyx for the unusual level of detail in its weapon design, arguing that the virtual reality format encourages it. Players note that guns carry visible external indicators, such as whether a round is chambered in the pistol, letting players physically inspect their weapons rather than rely on a heads-up display. The observation is sparking broader discussion about how VR raises expectations for realism in game design.
- 10Classic puzzle game Myst returns as a VR title in December●'Myst' (yes, that 'Myst') is coming back as an Oculus VR game in December
The 1993 puzzle adventure Myst is being remade as a virtual reality game for Oculus devices, with a release set for December. The announcement revives one of the best-selling PC games of all time, and longtime fans are discussing how the island's puzzles and atmosphere will translate to modern VR headsets.