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Are we on the cusp of a VR revolution?

As a major new centre opens in the UK, Tech Tent asks if we're on the brink of a virtual reality revolution- or is it over-hyped?

Meta announcing plans for a Metaverse has intensified interest in virtual and augmented reality. But does the hardware and content match the marketing hype? Tech Tent hears from Alex Counsell, Technical Director at the newly opened Centre for Creative and Immersive & eXtended Realities. Tech expert Kate Bevan talks about scammers using shared screen programmes. And Bill Gates gives his thoughts about the future of the tech industry - and his feud with Elon Musk.

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23 minutes

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Sun 8 May 2022 23:06GMT
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