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XR@ASU creates new immersive learning experiences

You may have heard about different kinds of alternative realities, whether virtual (VR), augmented (AR) or mixed (MR). They all blend physical and digital worlds in unique ways, and together form the concept of extended reality (XR).

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Larry Irving: The digital divide continues to be the “greatest economic and civil rights issue in the nation”

Editor's note: The following news brief covers Larry Irving's discussion on how to take action on digital poverty, shared at UTO's Town Hall on February 11, 2021. 

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Blockchain, cryptocurrency and NFTs: breaking down the processes behind these hot topics

As a monthly speaker spotlight series, ASU’s Innov8 addresses new topics in the technology space that are imminently shaping the future. May’s installment was no different, as Adiraj Gupta, President of Impact Launchpad, shared his insights on…

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Summer and Fall 2022 Software Requests

As the Spring session ends, UTO prepares once again for upcoming Summer and Fall courses. As with every new session, arrangements for individual classrooms are necessary: it is imperative that faculty and staff request desired software to be…

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ASU students develop app to help people experiencing homelessness access safe hygiene services

The challenge of finding accessible and safe hygienic resources is among one of many constant concerns for people experiencing homelessness. And with over 10,000 people without safe, secure housing in Arizona, finding solutions to support these…

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The speed of sound: Solving the latency for distant musical performance

Since the creation of the internet, the challenge of collaborating and performing in real-time sync from a distance has been a major obstacle for musicians worldwide. Always on the “wish-list,” during the COVID-19 pandemic and with more than 2…

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