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·October 23, 2024·6 min read

Youth Face Rising Risks of Harassment and Exploitation in the Metaverse

A new study reveals that youth are vulnerable to various forms of harm in the metaverse, including bullying, harassment, and sexual exploitation. Using data from over 5,000 U.S. teens, researchers found significant incidents of hate speech, sexual harassment, and grooming behavior in virtual reality (VR) spaces.

This shows a woman in VR goggles in a frosty forest.

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·October 23, 2023·3 min read

Virtual Reality Generates Cold Sensations Without Real Temperature Shifts

Researchers have created a groundbreaking non-contact technology to simulate cold sensations in virtual reality, maintaining consistent skin temperatures. By combining cold airflow and light, they induce cold sensations without actual temperature shifts.

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·September 21, 2022·4 min read

Who Do You Think You Are? What Does Your Avatar Say About You?

Avatars are not only a form of creative expression, they also allow for conformity and escapism. Our digital representations affect how we interact with others and can determine whether we fit in with social groups or are excluded.

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·March 7, 2022·4 min read

Simulated Human Eye Movement Aims to Train Metaverse Platforms

EyeSyn, a newly developed "virtual eye" that simulates how humans look at the world accurately enough for the development of new augmented reality programs, can help create applications for the metaverse.