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Seattle startup Peeka releases Barbie virtual reality kids’ book experience

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(Peeka Image) Seattle-based virtual reality startup Peeka is tapping into the hype around Barbie and releasing a collection of storybooks featuring the famous toy via its immersive platform. ” The experience is based on a picture book by Becky Matheson and adapted by Lainee Gant, with art by Mattel and Susanna Amati.

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The Future of Reading: Augmented Reality Books

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In the last decade, technologies like virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and artificial intelligence (AI) have redefined the education system. Augmented reality books have facilitated active participation in learners as opposed to the conventional teaching-listening method. What are Augmented Reality Books?

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Virtual Bookshelf: Your All-You-Can-Read Digital Library

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What is a virtual bookshelf? As the name suggests, a virtual bookshelf is an online space that allows you to store the books you are reading or track the ones that you want to read in a virtual environment. the attention is now shifting to specialized sites, for instance, those dedicated to music and books.

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6 Benefits of a Virtual Bookshelf

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A large number of readers are now choosing eBooks over physical books for various reasons, one of them being the fact that eBooks don’t acquire physical space as storage. If you are into reading and love collecting books, the struggle to find new space to store them when you run out of room in your bookshelf isn’t unknown to you.

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What Makes a Book an eBook? A Comprehensive Guide

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Electronic books, popularly known as eBooks, have revolutionized how we consume information. However, apart from their features, have you ever wondered what makes a book an eBook ? What Makes a Book an eBook? Portability One of the best features of an eBook is its unparalleled portability compared to traditional printed books.

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Air hockey, kraken tentacles, and laser rhythm: Inside new virtual-reality entertainment venue Mirra

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GeekWire Photo / Thomas Wilde) I wasn’t sure what to expect when I attended a preview event on Wednesday for Mirra , a new virtual reality entertainment center opening later this month in Bellevue, Wash. Based on my earlier coverage , I figured there were two ways this could go: full arcade, or full cyberpunk. .”

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Advantages of Virtual Textbooks over Print Textbooks

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The emergence of digital content and its prevalence during the pandemic has given rise to virtual textbooks. This blog post explains how virtual textbooks are different and even better than printed textbooks in many ways. Related Read: Top 10 Advantages of eBooks over Printed Books. Virtual Textbooks Are Easier to Update.