Essay: Five ways the metaverse could be revolutionary for people with disabilities
In an article first published on The Conversation, researchers VANJA GARAJ, JOHN DUDLEY and PER OLA KRISTENSSON, look at the potential of the metaverse to introduce life-changing benefits for disabled and older people, as well as developing solutions to improve its accessibility and inclusivity…
Exploring sacred sites: How virtual reality technology is opening up access from the comfort of home
LUIS ANDRES HENAO, of Associated Press, reports on how virtual reality technology is providing new access to sacred sites around the world…
Postcards: India Partition – after 75 years, tech opens a window into the past
RINA CHANDRAN, of Thomson Reuters Foundation, reports on how Facebook, YouTube and VR are helping people in India and Pakistan connect, despite the bloodshed of independence in 1947…
Sight Helpdesk: What is the metaverse, and what can we do there?
ADRIAN MA, assistant professor of journalism at Toronto Metropolitan University, explains – in an article first published on The Conversation, the metaverse basics…
Essay: The Metaverse – a danger to children and probably you too
MAL FLETCHER argues that, for young people, the metaverse will create real dangers – in the form of sexual abuse, financial scams and harmful social interactions…
The Long Read: Virtual reality and livestreams – Why online church will continue post-pandemic
Zoom is just the beginning. JILLIAN CHENEY, in an article first published on Religion Unplugged, reports on how some US churches have embraced the use of virtual reality technology…
VR inspires guide to city design through eyes of a child
Johannesberg, South AfricaThomson Reuters Foundation Inspired by a virtual reality tool that allows users to experience cities from the height of a three-year-old, a new set of guidelines aims to show how urban design can improve the health and security of vulnerable children. Bringing together practical tools and examples for urban planners and governments, the […]
Seeing the past: Far from home, refugees build digital heritage with virtual reality
RINA CHANDRAN, of Thomson Reuters Foundation, reports on how technology is helping refugees reconnect with their past…
Virtual reality helps scare residents to flee looming storms, research says
New York City, USThomson Reuters Foundation Virtual reality simulations work better than traditional alerts in motivating people to evacuate ahead of hurricanes, researchers said last week, part of efforts to improve alert methods as the risk of extreme weather increases. Typically utilising headsets for viewers to look into, dramatic simulations can create a heightened sense […]