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VR tourism is giving people the opportunity to explore different places without leaving their homes. Users can operate the headset to travel to distant countries and enjoy holiday adventures without any risk.

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How does our brain process experiences in VR?

How does our brain process experiences in VR?

The brain treats information in a VR world the same way as stimuli in the real world—generating real emotions. But the quality of the experience depends on various factors.

Ha Thanh Le Nguyen puts her hands up to her head as she adjusts a VR headset

Ha Thanh Le Nguyen puts her hands up to her head as she adjusts a VR headset

Is virtual reality the future of travel?

Is virtual reality the future of travel?

A virtual reality experience is cheaper, more environmentally friendly, and less dangerous, but can it replace a real vacation? At the moment, this new technology is only used in vacation preparation.

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AI canes: Smart and helpful

A smart cane for the blind can describe its surroundings, and even announce the bus schedule.

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Be My Eyes: An app that guides

The app "Be My Eyes" can help blind people in day-to-day tasks.

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Shift — Living in the Digital Age

Can I use blockchain technology? Will artificial intelligence take over my career? What exactly is "Machine Learning"? These are some of the questions „SHIFT – Living in the Digital Age“ tries to answer.

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