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By Brandon Kerman, March 28th, 2020 Virtual reality is the new frontier that has opened countless possibilities for developers and consumers to explore, but it is also a new horizon for businesses to venture and implement into their business models.  As of today, more and more industries are beginning to utilize VR in their business practices. These industries include tourism, healthcare, real estate, construction, automotive, military, and more. VR has allowed industries the full capabilities of their business experiences without the required in-world presence of the user. This saves companies both time and money in the long run and has created a high demand...

By Brandon Kerman, March 6th, 2020 The mysterious coronavirus outbreak originating from the Chinese city, Wuhan, has been spreading into neighboring Asian countries - and even as far as Australia, the US, and Europe. The coronavirus, now termed as Covid-19, has been the subject of recent mass coverage. The pandemic has catalyzed the development of novel coronavirus vaccines across the biotech industry, both by pharmaceutical companies and research organizations such as the National Institutes of Health (NIH), US. The first Covid-19 vaccine in China is expected to be ready for clinical trials by the end of April, according to Xu Nanping, China's...

By Brandon Kerman, February 6th, 2020 Up until recent years, the idea of fully immersing oneself in a digital virtual reality (VR) experience had been confined only to the fantasy of futuristic science fiction. However, the future is now, as VR technology is already well on its way to becoming a mainstream medium amongst consumers as well as in the industry. The immersion of VR is unparalleled, and with the correct setup, it can truly feel as if you're walking into a different dimension. With almost 200M current VR users worldwide, the global VR/AR market is expected to grow to $209.2...

1. DreamlandXR   Source: Dreamland XR Start Date: January 6th, 2020 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Description: A music, technology, and e-sports festival. Dreamland XR is dedicated to driving transformative changes in the immersive technology industry that perpetuate the expansion of the medium for both developers and consumers alike. Why You Should Attend: Dreamland XR will host a variety of VR tournaments, speakers, demos, and parties. A fun event to attend during CES in Las Vegas, NV. 2. CES             Source: CES Start Date: January 7th, 2020 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada  Description: CES is the world's gathering place for all those who thrive on the business of...

By Brandon Kerman, November 12th, 2019 The virtual reality experience can be a truly immersive one, but for many including ourselves, it can leave the user with unwanted acne breakouts. This is typically caused by the VR headset in areas where it tends to press up against the face. But why does this happen exactly? “When skin pores get clogged, usually by dead skin cells, oil cannot discharge and accumulates in the pore and under the skin, creating a whitehead or blackhead,” explains Viseslav Tonkovic-Capin, MD, a Kansas City dermatologist and editor at DermBoard.org. “This is a perfect environment for [the bacteria]...