tech

  • Tulpamancer: Personalized XR Stories?

    by paradoxig

    In an era that is heading rapidly toward ‘personalized-everything’ (ads, movies, medicine, finances, luxury products, etc.), why not have personalized stories? And this is what an experience presented at Venice Immersive 2023 is trying to do. Tulpamancer is an immersive experience that is uniquely tailored to each user. It uses…

  • MSc in Metaverse – University of Nicosia

    by paradoxig

    The University of Nicosia (UNIC) announced the launch of the world’s first Master of Science (MSc) in Metaverse, promising a ground-breaking and interdisciplinary program built on the needs of creators, developers, architects, social scientists, financial professionals, policymakers, and individuals interested in shaping the future of the metaverse. Considering, the University’s…

  • China, Sichuan: Metaverse Strategy

    by paradoxig

    Sichuan aims to contribute to the development of the Chinese Metaverse. Recently, local authorities have outlined their action plan for the development of the metaverse industry that focus on the continuous development of research and advancement of new technologies, industrial collaboration and creation of open platforms, but also highlight the…

  • The Rise of AI News Anchors

    by paradoxig

    Welcome to the age of AI journalists! The trend started a few years back, but now more and more are appearing especially in Asia. And as Virtual Beings appear in marketing as the new trend for digital influencers that are popular, we expect that these will be loved and enjoyed…

  • Developed by MIT researchers, BrightMarkers are invisible fluorescent tags embedded in physical objects to enhance motion tracking, virtual reality, and object detection. Stop me if you’ve seen this before: a black and white pixelated square in lieu of a physical menu at a restaurant. QR codes are seemingly ubiquitous in…

  • In contemplating the intersection of theatre and technology, one finds oneself standing on the precipice of an extraordinary journey. It is a convergence that promises to propel the boundaries of human creativity beyond their current confines, ushering us into a realm where the potential for immersive exploration knows no bounds.…

  • The University of Nicosia (UNIC) announces the launch of the world’s first Master of Science (MSc) in Metaverse, a ground-breaking programme designed to equip students with the knowledge and skills required for careers in metaverse design and management. With a rich history in crypto and blockchain education since 2013, UNIC…

  • In times when AI is changing the world and our day-to-day life, the question is why so many creators, writers, scientists, or businesses anthropomorphized AI – gave them a human, body and face, emotion and affection?For a long time, humans were fascinated by the idea of creating new forms of…

  • HolograMorphozis

    by paradoxig

    We tried to search the pioneers who were fascinated by this technology and its creative possibilities. Holograms in Art, Poetry, Music, but also Publishing, Circus or even Protests. Although holograms have been around since the 1940s, it wasn’t until Star Wars Episode IV – A New Hope in 1977 that…