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'Pokémon Go' Catches High Praise from Health Experts
By Rachael Rettner published
The popular new mobile game "Pokémon Go" is having an unintended side effect for some users: It's making them more physically active.

The Psychology of 'Pokémon Go': What's Fueling the Obsession?
By Stephanie Pappas published
The augmented-reality game 'Pokemon Go' scratches some basic psychological itches.

Real-Life Holodeck? 'Star Trek' Tech Uses VR to Solve Global Problems
By Edd Gent published
Could an immersive virtual-reality environment like the fictional Holodeck in "Star Trek" help people tackle global problems like climate change or drug policy?

Virtual Reality Could Be Film's Next 'New Wave'
By Mindy Weisberger published
With virtual-reality (VR) technology, filmmakers can immerse their audiences in the story more completely than ever before.

Augmented-Reality Diving Helmets Join the US Navy
By Kacey Deamer published
New high-tech diving helmets being developed by the U.S. Navy will incorporate augmented-reality tech to keep naval divers safe on underwater missions.

In Photos: Augmented Reality Tech for US Navy Divers
By Live Science Staff published
The U.S. Navy is incorporating augmented reality tech into diving helmets for future underwater missions.

Get in the Action: 'Transformers' Director Tackles Virtual Reality
By Denise Chow published
It looks like Michael Bay is jumping on the virtual reality bandwagon.

VR at Cannes: How Will Virtual Reality Change Film?
By Mindy Weisberger published
Virtual-reality films were shown at Cannes for the first time in 2016, but not everyone is convinced that VR should be part of cinema's future.
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