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VR and AR are emerging tech--who will take reign?

Technology continues to shape our lives more so each year as new hardware and software make their ways into our everyday lives. With the recent trends in gaming making way for more widespread usage of virtual reality headsets, we find that augmented reality has captured the attention of most individuals who own smartphone devices. As these technologies continue to develop and become adopted by society, we don't realize that more of society's institutions are taking advantage of the emerging tech as well. Navigate through this site for an infographic and video podcast discussion on the current and predicated usage of VR and AR technologies.

This site and its compenents were created for the Rutgers University Digital Communication, Information, and Media (DCIM) Minor Capstone course.

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Learn a little bit about the voices you heard in the podcast.

Jenifer Elizondo is a student at Rutgers University, graduating in 2018 as a Communication major, with a specialization in Leadership in Organizations and Community, and a minor in Digital Communication, Information, and Media (DCIM). Following graduation, she is looking to pursue a career as a producer/editor for entertainment television. She is currently a Production Manager at the Rutgers Television Network and a Syfy Creative Intern. Her passions include video storytelling, anime, comics, and makeup! Visit her site to view some of her work!

Aimee De La Cruz is also a student at Rutgers University, graduating in 2018 as an Information Technology and Informatics major, with a minor in Digital Communication, Information, and Media (DCIM). Following graduation, she wants to work in the gaming industry as a web developer. She is currently an Information Technology Intern at the Rutgers University Behavioral Health Center. Her passions include video games and pizza! Visit Aimee's personal site to get to know more about her!