Last year, SXSW expanded its global footprint, taking the iconic annual event from Austin, Texas, to Sydney, Australia. Now we’re heading across the pond for the first ever European edition! Announcing SXSW London, a new must-attend event that continues the SX tradition of celebrating the convergence of creativity, culture, and …
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In 2024, the Festival de Cannes launches a new competition dedicated to immersive works. In 2017, Alejandro González Iñárritu made history at the 70th edition of the Festival de Cannes with his groundbreaking virtual reality piece, Carne y Arena (Virtually Present, Physically Invisible) marking the first immersive work ever presented …
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In the vast landscape of technology related events, conferences and festivals, there are institutions that have shaped entire fields, setting the stage for innovation and creativity to flourish. Among these, SIGGRAPH stands as a pioneering conference that emerged as a nexus where visionaries converged to explore the untapped potential of …
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Welcome to the new classroom of the future, where innovation and technology come together to create a dynamic learning environment.As pioneers in the field of XR, STYLY is leading the way in cultivating the next generation of creators who will revolutionize the learning experience for generations to come shaping the …
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GatherVerse consists of a series of virtual events that attract impressive line-up speakers from all over the world; the community around it is impressive and has grown organically. What is their story, how was it possible to build such a vibrant ecosystem? We have talked with Christopher Lafayette, an international …
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Many associate holograms with movies such as Star Wars – the well-known scene when Princess Leia sends a holographic message to Obi Wan Kenobi, made people wondering if this could be possible in real life. But, holography was around for some time – the term being coined by physicist Dennis …
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Sony Corporation announced development of an immersive spatial content creation system, which includes an XR head-mounted display equipped with high-quality 4K OLED Microdisplays*2 and video see-through function, and a pair of controllers optimized for intuitive interaction with 3D objects and precise pointing. The system is aimed at supporting creators in …
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The M word, or the Metaverse, had its ups and downs, at least in the West- from “The Darling” which will give us a trillion industry, to the ‘death’ of the metaverse’ as many media announced us. But contrary to headlines, the Metaverse, alongside XR did not die. The hype …
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Submissions for the SIGGRAPH VR theatre 2024 have officially opened! Submit To VR TheaterThe SIGGRAPH VR Theater strives to create memorable experiences in a world of immersive storytelling. Ranging in genres from documentaries and dramas to comedies, mystery, and fantasy films, we showcase the very best of the world’s auteurs …