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Virtual Reality, or "VR", is the three-dimensional and interactive perception of computer-generated, artificial environments.

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Hannover Fair: Industrial firms get to work in the metaverse

Hannover Fair: Industrial firms get to work in the metaverse

Industry players are increasingly turning to so-called metaverse technologies to improve productivity.
BusinessApril 18, 2023
Two visitors wear virtual reality goggles at museum in Halle, Germany.

German tourism industry leaps into the digital age

German tourism industry leaps into the digital age

The COVID pandemic catalyzed a major digitization drive in Germany's tourism industry.
TravelOctober 10, 2022
Woman wearing mixed reality smartglasses

What is 'the metaverse'?

What is 'the metaverse'?

Facebook announced major investments in "the metaverse." DW breaks down what it is, and how you might already be in it.
BusinessOctober 20, 2021
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Germany launches competition probe into Facebook over VR

Germany launches competition probe into Facebook over VR

German authorities have opened an investigation into Facebook over its VR headsets amid growing competition concerns.
TechnologyDecember 11, 2020
Alain Bieber, NRW-Forum Düsseldorf

Alain Bieber: The Internet is the artist's digital workplace

Alain Bieber: The Internet is the artist's digital workplace

The artistic director of NRW Forum says young artists work on digital platforms, using images and memes in their work.
Digital WorldDecember 6, 2020
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Tourism in Rwanda: VR to the rescue?

Tourism in Rwanda: VR to the rescue?

Rwanda's tourist sector is feeling the pinch of the pandemic. Could virtual reality be the answer?
BusinessAugust 5, 202002:45 min
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Meta — different name, same mess

Facebook is now Meta, but the name change won't resolve the company's many problems.
Martin Muno
Martin Muno
Commentary
MediaOctober 29, 2021