A school board is spending $1.25 million on new tech for ‘more collaborative learning environment’

[ad_1] The Greater Victoria School District (GVSD) in British Columbia has announced an investment of $1.25 million into iPads, Chromebooks and improved wireless infrastructure for students. By September, more than 2,300 new Chromebooks and iPads will be distributed across the GVSD, which is made up of 18,000 students across 27 elementary schools, 10 middle schools, and seven…

Warner Bros Entertainment patents AR/VR tech for home and movie theatre systems

[ad_1] Warner Bros. Entertainment has filed a patent for augmented and virtual reality systems designed to enhance movie experiences. According to the designs found in the document, the technology will work with both AR and VR headsets, such as Microsoft’s HoloLens mixed reality device. In addition to being used in movie theatres, the patent mentions use in consumers’ homes…