Increased experimentation with virtual and augmented reality

Some great exchanges on the 2+2 poker forum this week highlighted the increasing interest in virtual and augmented reality technology from the online poker community.

Among the practical experiments being carried out was the use of VR tech heads up games streamed through Twitch and Bolt Casino VR by a poker fan using the handle Tonkaaaap, who uses Oculus Rift gear.

Our readers can check out the interesting results and possibilities on the links below, but be warned in advance that some of the commentary is rather juvenile and peppered with ‘colourful’ language.

It’s obviously not just poker that is turning to VR and AR for enriched entertainment and information; the link below shows how these new technologies are revolutionising the teaching of anatomy to med students:

https://www.yahoo.com/finance/news/david-pogue-the-pros-and-cons-of-augmented-reality-203509906.html