IntroductionWhat are virtual hospitals?How could Metaverse transform data sharing?How could Metaverse transform data visualization and training?How could Metaverse transform patient therapy?ReferencesFurther reading Metaverse is a virtual environment under development by Meta (formerly Facebook), with several potential applications in the healthcare field. Primarily, it is envisaged that improved communication between patients, doctors and collaborators could be […]
Dream-like videos, imitated voices and instant essays: 2023 will be a big year for AI, and it can already create almost anything
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is a technology that uses computer algorithms to create new things such as text, images, sound and video. This technology can be used in various industries and is still being studied to understand all its possibilities. Some examples of what generative AI can create include: Generation of written text such as […]
Mindway experiences come to Liminal on Meta Quest
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, January 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mindway has emerged as a star developer from the Liminal Partnership program and will release Body scan the first of three experiences on the Liminal Platform, this week. Since joining the Liminal Partnership program in August 2022, Mindway has quickly grown to become leaders in VR […]
Mindway experiences come to Liminal on Meta Quest
Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, January 25, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Mindway has emerged as a star developer from the Liminal Partnership program and will release Body scanthe first of three experiences on the Liminal Platform, this week. Since joining the Liminal Partnership program in August 2022, Mindway has quickly grown to become leaders in VR mindfulness, […]
Long Island family sues Meta for ‘damaging’ daughter via Instagram use | Health
YAPHANK, Long Island (WABC) — A Long Island family is suing Meta for “harming” their teenage daughter through her use of Instagram. Alexis Spence, now 20, from Yaphank, started using Instagram on her phone when she was 11 years old. Spence said she created an account so she could play with Webkinz. Webkinz are stuffed […]
CES Redux, Nreal Air Surging, BCI to Treat Depression
I saw All XR at CES and I wasn’t the only one. Jeff Kaplan from Tech Radar shared its extensive list of XR at the show yesterday. My big takeaway: The next big thing for XR isn’t VR, or AR, as we generally think of spatial computing these days. It uses XR optics technology to […]
I just tested this VR meditation app on Meta Quest 2 – and I was blown away
Whether you’re in the mood for a 5-minute meditation or want to chill out in the metaverse for a while, the Tripp VR meditation app has revolutionized meditation and so much more. Tripp has already won coveted awards such as TIME Magazine’s “Best Inventions of 2022,” the Lumiere Award for “Best Use of VR for […]
Schools sue Meta and Google over ‘youth mental health crisis’ • The Register
Another lawsuit accuses Meta, Alphabet and other tech giants of harming children in an effort to increase profits. But this one goes further and alleges that by contributing to the “youth mental health crisis”, corporate social media platforms are exacerbating counselors and clinics in US schools and directly affecting their ability to educate children. . […]
Seattle schools are suing tech giants including TikTok and Meta over youth mental health crisis
Seattle Public Schools is suing social media companies, including TikTok and Meta, saying the tech giants’ “misconduct has been a substantial factor in causing a mental health crisis among young people.” Sending the news: “This mental health crisis is no coincidence. It is the result of the defendants’ conscious choices and positive actions to design […]
TikTok and Meta sued by Seattle School District for allegedly causing mental health crisis in students
A Seattle public school district sued social media giants including TikTok, Snap, Meta and YouTube for allegedly causing a mental health crisis among its student body on Friday. The lawsuit said the companies’ algorithms recommended pro-eating disorder content. The district was seeking punitive damages and asking the tech companies to stop causing a public nuisance. […]