Author: Bobby Carlton
The work of XR Women is not just about highlighting achievements but about creating a supportive and inclusive environment where women can lead, innovate, and inspire. This year’s AWE (Augmented World Expo) was a huge milestone for the organization that is focused on how the world will consume information on training, marketing, entertainment, social, and more through an augmented digital lens. Not only was it AWE’s first time hosting the conference in Long Beach, CA, but it was also the organization’s 15th anniversary! To embrace the past 15 years of immersive technology, AWE had an amazing schedule of speakers, sessions,…
“We don’t believe in podcasts anymore. Everyone has one. It’s time to shake things up again and set new standards!” Back in 2020, during the height of the global pandemic, I was seeing tweets and Facebook posts about a comedy club that existed in the social VR platform Altspace. At the time, I was a regular in that space, bouncing around the different rooms with my goofy purple avatar and big bushy mustache and glasses. A look that I proudly called my own and, to this day, one which I wish I could bring into other VR platforms. The club…
The Tribeca Festival’s immersive exhibition will run from June 5-16 and will feature works by some of the world’s most innovative talented digital artists. When the Tribeca Film Festival launched in 2001, it was a response to the 9/11 attacks, putting a spotlight back on NYC’s art and culture scene by embracing the art of storytelling through the eyes of filmmakers. The goal was not to create blockbuster films or appeal to the masses but to instead showcase genuine storytelling from real creators without the constraints of Hollywood ticket sales. The Tribeca Film Festival put art before money and still…
Anthony Vella’s paramotoring adventure turned into an incredibly scary and life-threatening situation when his power glider suddenly collapsed mid-air, causing him to plummet nearly 100 feet—an incident that quickly spread across multiple social media platforms. Yet, amidst the chaos of his life-threatening injuries, there emerged an unexpected savior: the Apple Vision Pro. Vella’s subsequent hospitalization and grueling recovery journey shed light on the transformative power of innovative technology in healthcare. After enduring four major surgeries and being confined to a hospital bed, Vella found solace and strength in the Apple Vision Pro. This remarkable device provided essential accessibility features that…