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A New Tool To Fight Drug Addiction -- Virtual Reality -- Emerges From A University-Based Startup
By Forbes |
1 day ago
Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine have created RelateXR, a virtual reality tool to help addicts envision their future with and without drugs. By offering remedial imagination traini...
Game Developer Virtuos Seeks Acquisitions and Growth in Japan
By Yahoo! Finance |
3 days ago
Virtuos, a game development support company, plans to acquire a Japanese studio to expand its presence in the video game market. CEO Gilles Langourieux aims to triple revenue in the next few years thr...
Commerzbank, UniCredit to meet virtually early on Friday, source says
By Reuters |
3 days ago
By Tom SimsFRANKFURT (Reuters) -A meeting between Commerzbank and UniCredit bankers on Friday will be held virtually in the morning, a person with direct knowledge of the matter told Reuters.The meeti...
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OpenAI's VP of global affairs claims o1 is 'virtually perfect' at correcting bias, but the data doesn't quite back that up
By Yahoo! Finance | 4 days agoAnna Makanju, OpenAI's VP of global affairs, suggests that reasoning models like o1 can reduce AI bias by self-identifying biases in their answers....
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OpenAI's VP of global affairs claims o1 is 'virtually perfect' at correcting bias, but the data doesn't quite back that up | TechCrunch
By TechCrunch | 4 days agoAnna Makanju, OpenAI's VP of global affairs, discussed how emerging "reasoning" models like o1 can reduce AI bias by self-identifying biases in their responses. Despite some improvements, o1 still fac...
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Trump Vs. Harris 2024 Polls: Harris Leads In 2 New Surveys -- Amid Virtual Tie In Swing States
By Forbes | 5 days agoRecent surveys show a tight race between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump, with Harris leading by 2-6 points. Post-debate polls indicate Harris' slight edge, but majority...
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Trump Vs. Harris 2024 Polls: Harris' National Lead Dips Slightly In Latest Survey -- Amid Virtual Tie In Swing States
By Forbes | 6 days agoRecent surveys show Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump in a tight race just weeks before the election, with Harris leading by a small margin. Harris' favorability is at a r...
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Watch live: Harris, Oprah hold virtual event in battleground Michigan
By The Hill | 1 week agoOprah Winfrey will host a virtual event in Michigan to support Vice President Harris's campaign, aiming to connect grassroots groups and voters nationwide. The free event, "Unite for America," will br...
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The 5 best virtual reality headsets in 2024 are here to blow your mind
By CBS News | 1 week agoCBS Essentials is an independent platform that may earn commissions from product links. Virtual reality tech is now more affordable, offering immersive experiences. Meta Quest 3, PlayStation VR2, Valv...
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A General Catalyst-backed startup is mass-buying virtual care tech from big players like Walmart. Here's why Fabric is still betting on telehealth.
By Business Insider | 1 week agoFabric, a telehealth startup, has made four acquisitions, backed by top investors. Despite the decline in telehealth interest, Fabric remains optimistic about its future in the industry. By acquiring ...
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Jack White review - virtuoso noisemaker delivers in riotous style
By The Guardian | 2 weeks agoJack White returns to his roots with raw blues-rock in his latest solo album, earning rave reviews. His band delivers a thrilling, feral performance reminiscent of rock legends....
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Test drive at 140mph: Alibaba's Taobao puts Xiaomi car buyers behind virtual wheel
By Yahoo! Finance | 2 weeks agoAlibaba's Taobao app now offers a virtual test drive feature for Xiaomi's electric sedan through Apple's Vision Pro headset. This innovative use of XR technology allows users to experience the car's d...
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Sri Mandir helps Hindus visit sacred temples and offer donations, virtually from their phones
By TechCrunch | 2 weeks agoThe Trivedi family in the U.S. found a solution for their Hindu rituals by using the Sri Mandir app, offering virtual access to over 50 Indian temples. Founded in 2020, the app has seen significant gr...
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Swatting calls prompt Woodland Hills School District to implement virtual learning day
By CBS News | 3 weeks agoThe Woodland Hills School District in Churchill, Pa., initiated a virtual learning day due to suspected hoax swatting calls. Superintendent Dr. Daniel Castagna confirmed the calls started early Monday...
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Here's why the presidential race remains a virtual dead heat
By Business Insider | 3 weeks agoThe 2024 election race between Trump and Harris remains close, with new polls showing a tight contest. Harris leads among young and suburban voters, while Trump has an advantage on the economy. The up...