Hackaday Links: November 13, 2022

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Talk about playing on hard mode! The news this week was rife with stories about Palmer Luckey’s murder-modified VR headset, which ostensibly kills the wearer if their character dies in-game. …read more Continue reading Hackaday Links: November 13, 2022

Simulating Temperature in VR Apps with Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation

Virtual reality systems are getting better and better all the time, but they remain largely ocular and auditory devices, with perhaps a little haptic feedback added in for good measure. …read more Continue reading Simulating Temperature in VR Apps with Trigeminal Nerve Stimulation

Lenovo Tech World 2022: Into the next phase of digital transformation

During Lenovo Tech World 2022, the company presented its new portfolio, metaverse solutions, and plans for edge, cloud and data centers.
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Zuckerberg swings for the fences with Meta Quest Pro VR/AR headset

In Meta’s ongoing quest to make the nebulous “metaverse” a virtual reality, it has already released two of the most amazing all-in-one, untethered VR headsets we’ve ever seen. Now, meet the Meta Quest Pro, a next-level headset with no expense spared.Co… Continue reading Zuckerberg swings for the fences with Meta Quest Pro VR/AR headset

Patients in VR during surgery need less sedatives, trial finds

A fascinating clinical trial has reported virtual reality immersion can reduce the amount of anesthetic needed during certain types of hand surgery. The trial found patients using VR could get through an entire surgical procedure with only local anesth… Continue reading Patients in VR during surgery need less sedatives, trial finds

Meet two researchers bringing VR to psychedelic therapy

A pair of unassuming Australian psychedelic researchers are proposing a radical paradigm shift to the way psychotherapy is conducted. The pair have developed a unique protocol for incorporating virtual reality into the still experimental mode of psyche… Continue reading Meet two researchers bringing VR to psychedelic therapy