Virtual Reality Technology

Composed from exhaustive research and hundreds of personal interviews, the Stay Awhile and Listen series divulges the fated meeting that brought the two Blizzards together, the clashes that tore them apart, and their transformation from grassroots democracy to corporate empire. At the center of it all - Diablo, a hack-and-slash adventure through the darkest recesses of Hell that changed online gaming forever.

In Step into the Metaverse, Dr. Mark van Rijmenam delivers a startlingly insightful discussion about how the world as we know it will fundamentally change as the physical and the digital worlds merge into the metaverse, impacting the everyday experiences of people, companies, and societies. The author maps out the extraordinary opportunities and challenges facing business leaders, consumers, regulators, policymakers, and other metaverse stakeholders trying to navigate the future of the Internet.

Ten years from today, the center of our digital lives will no longer be the smart phone, but device that looks like ordinary eyeglasses: except those glasses will have settings for virtual and augmented reality. What you really see and what is computer generated will be mixed so tightly together, that we won't really be able to tell what is real and what is illusion.

Do you ever wonder about lives in other planets? If you did, don’t worry about it. Such thoughts are beautiful. You are a special kind of smarts. Efficient and wondering minds almost always were/are the creative minds. When you think out of the box, it is because you want to learn and create. You are being inquisitive—a trait reserved—for smart folks. If you were criticized for such thoughts as being overly too smart, look at those doing the bad criticism as being overly too unable to think outside the box. But you must give them some respect. Being very smart is a gift. And the not ...

This collection contains the previously unreleased short Geo Gets Some VR Therapy, bringing Wes's adventures to a new hero! Wes is a bit of a Virtual Reality Junkie... ...but things are getting a tad bit confusing. Wes works at a high-tech startup, but what he really wants to do is work on the VR system he's been developing in his apartment. For a shy introvert like Wes, actually chatting up some of the gorgeous and entirely unobtainable women at his office is a virtual impossibility. Well, maybe not in Virtual Reality! After his college roommate sends him some special software updates, Wes...

"Virtual Horizons Navigating the Next Big Wave in Technology!" Take a deep dive into the transforming worlds of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR). 'Virtual Horizons' is no ordinary eBook, but a dynamic guide that opens your eyes to limitless possibilities that VR and AR hold for our future. Starting from the roots, embark on a captivating journey through the fascinating universes of VR and AR. Unravel the rich history, decode the key differences, and acquaint yourself with state-of-the-art VR and AR technologies. Dive into the software aspects, and understand the role of ...

The celebrated author of The Making of Second Life and Game Design Secrets Wagner, James Au, delivers an engrossing exploration of how nascent metaverse platforms have already captured the imagination of millions. Featuring powerful stories and dozens of incisive interviews with insiders including Metaverse creator Neal Stephenson himself, the author uses his unique, grassroots-level perspective as the first reporter embedded in a metaverse platform.

As Web 2.0 matures and grows to Web 3.0—a decentralized layer atop the present web infrastructure—it's worth reflecting on the early days of the Internet more than 25 years ago. If you're old enough, you may remember the fear and doubt that gripped everyone back then. If you want your small business to survive the next 10 years, you must make a change. By failing to update your business' operations, you are losing market share, earnings, and prospects to your competitors. It also gets more difficult to adjust and will wind up costing more in the long run...if you get that far.

Unlock the Future with "The Metaverse: Beyond Imagination" — Your Essential Guide to the Digital Revolution Transforming Every Industry Step into the exciting world of the Metaverse—a groundbreaking digital universe that transcends gaming and science fiction to revolutionize how we live, work, and connect. This comprehensive guide takes you on an immersive journey through the Metaverse’s transformative impact across key industries such as education, healthcare, finance, tourism, and more. In "The Metaverse: Beyond Imagination," discover how this emerging digital frontier is reshaping ...

In a future where the lines between reality, technology, and ancient secrets blur, Echoes Beyond Time brings together ten thrilling tales of discovery, rebellion, and the unraveling of forgotten knowledge. From astronauts encountering life forms on distant planets to underground resistance fighting corrupt AI, each story explores the hidden dangers lurking in utopias, the power of history's most elusive artifacts, and the fate of humanity as it grapples with forces beyond comprehension. Dive into worlds where past, present, and future collide, and nothing is as it seems... Here are the 10 ...

In this little book, you can explore proven Augmented Reality (AR) design practices, by experiencing it first hand in this AR interactive book. So get ready, download the Zappar AR app to your phone or tablet, and drive into the world of AR. We share best practices and techniques learning professionals can use to develop low-cost AR learner experiences that pack a punch.Augmented Reality gives you the power to create an immersive learning experience. With AR, you can combine various media and explode them across the learner's physical world, revealing invisible stories around products, ...

What if everything you loved was just a simulation—and you chose to believe in it anyway? In the near future, after the Singularity has blurred the line between human and machine, Josiah Kim lives the perfect life: a loving wife, a brilliant daughter, a home in paradise. Until one morning, everything shatters—and he’s left with nothing but grief and a mysterious device that lets him see them again. Crafted from memory, code, and haunting precision, Prompt Theory is a mind-bending journey through loss, love, and the ethics of artificial resurrection. As Josiah grapples with reality, ...

From immersive virtual reality games to social media with 3-D holograms, listeners can find out what cool new technologies might change the way they are entertained.

What happens when the timeless philosophy of Plato encounters the cutting-edge advancements of artificial intelligence? In AI Debates Plato, the latest book in Richard Aragon’s innovative AI Debates series, you’ll witness a groundbreaking experiment that merges ancient wisdom with the future of technology. Imagine a fictional AI engaging in dynamic debates with a simulated version of Plato himself, diving deep into his most influential ideas—from justice and the ideal state to the nature of reality and the pursuit of knowledge. Using real AI models, this book presents a captivating ...

In Defying Reality, David M. Ewalt traces the story of virtual reality from ancient amphitheaters to Cold War military laboratories, through decades of hype and failure, to a 19-year-old video game aficionado who made the impossible possible. Ewalt looks at how businesses are already using this tech to revolutionize the world around us, and what we can expect in the future. Ewalt offers a unique perspective on VR. With firsthand accounts and on-the-ground reporting, Defying Reality shows how VR will change our work, our play, and the way we relate to one another.

What if your entire life was a simulation designed by sinister forces? Urban warfare erupts in my living room, and I'm fighting for my life against AI gangsters. But this is no ordinary video game—it's a deadly conspiracy that runs deeper than I ever imagined. _Can I unravel the truth before it's game over?_ Glitches in the system reveal a terrifying reality: I'm not alone in this digital nightmare. Together, we must overthrow our creators and reclaim our humanity. __But in a world where nothing is as it seems, who can I really trust?__ "HUMAN HAWK" is the first book in the "REALITY ...

Virtual reality is able to effectively blur the line between reality and illusion, pushing the limits of our imagination and granting us access to any experience imaginable. With well-crafted simulations, these experiences, which are so immersive that the brain believes they're real, are already widely available with a VR headset and will only become more accessible and commonplace. But how does this new medium affect its users, and does it have a future beyond fantasy and escapism? In Experience on Demand, Jeremy Bailenson draws on two decades spent researching the psychological effects of VR and other mass media to help listeners understand this powerful new tool.

Why do we need to live in a smart city? Rapid urbanization causes compelling city problems worldwide, such as housing, traffic, schooling, healthcare, employment, and pollution. Numerous smart-city scholars and practitioners have attempted to tackle these problems but lack an integrated approach and practical implementation tools to solve them. This book explains how to build digital twin metaverse cities aimed to accelerate urban digital transformation through emerging technologies.

Brian thought defeating the hacker threatening Gambit was his biggest challenge. He was wrong. Now armed with a guide dog and newfound confidence, Brian faces an even greater test - balancing his virtual life with the real world. As he struggles to find his place in college and nurture a budding romance, the lines between reality and the game begin to blur. When a mysterious new player emerges with abilities that rival his own, Brian is forced to confront hard truths about himself and his relationships. With both of his worlds hanging in the balance, he must decide where his true priorities...

Are you one of many people who are curious and even excited about the metaverse and its possibilities? Have you been hearing about NFTs, cryptocurrencies, and the metaverse, and wondering what all of this means for you? Do you want to learn more about the technologies that power the metaverse, but feel overwhelmed with all the information being thrown at you? Don’t worry, I’ve got you covered. This book will demystify certain aspects of the metaverse, as well as the technologies and developments that form the basis of this new and exciting world.