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These days we’re starting to see more traditional education institutions offer online courses for those who want to learn a new subject but don’t have time to go to school in person, live in another country, or who are looking for a more affordable course than paying for a full diploma or degree.

However the disadvantages to online courses is that students are generally isolated, meaning that they won’t have the same classroom experience compared to if they attended class in person. However Full Sail University wants to change that and have teamed up with Doghead Simulations where they will use virtual reality (VR) to help online students feel less isolated.

As you can tell from the video above, this lets online students be in a virtual classroom with other students that are represented with their own avatars. In a way it’s almost like being in an MMORPG except for education. Of course this will require students to own a VR device in order to participate.

According to Isis Jones, CIO and Executive Director of Education at Full Sail University, “We are very excited about the next level of engagement that rumii will bring to our education. Beyond facilitating collaboration, VR education allows for concentrated monotasking learning, which we believe will enhance the retention of information.” Jones adds, “In today’s world where technology and screen time can be distracting, VR allows you to be in the moment and engaged with the subject at hand.”

Full Sail University Will Use VR To Help Online Students Feel Less Isolated , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.

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The option to switch between dark and light modes in apps aren’t new, but they are typically offered from app to app which means that should a developer choose not to include it, there’s not much users can do. This is why there are calls for companies to implement it on an OS-wide level.

The good news for Mac users is that they could get their wish because according to a report from 9to5Mac, code within WebKit seems to have hinted that macOS 10.14 could be getting a dark mode of its own. As 9to5Mac points out, dark mode has sort of been introduced in El Capitan but developers will have to opt into using it, which like we said above means that some apps might have it while others don’t.

However with this code, it seems to hint that Apple could be looking for a way to change the appearance of apps running on macOS globally, meaning that users won’t need to be at the mercy of developers for a dark mode which can come in handy in low-light situations where apps with bright/white appearances can be glaring.

This isn’t the first time we’re hearing about Apple introducing a dark mode to its platforms. A couple of years ago it was rumored that iOS could be getting a dark mode but that clearly did not come to fruition.

WebKit Code Hints At Dark Mode For macOS 10.14 , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.

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In recent times, Apple has started including eSIMs into their products, such as their iPads. What this means is that users who want cellular connectivity on their iPads simply have to activate the SIM with a carrier as opposed to using a physical SIM which can be troublesome, especially if you’re looking to switch carriers.

However according to a report from The New York Times, carriers AT&T and Verizon have been accused of colluding over eSIMs where together with mobile industry standards group, GSMA, they have allegedly worked to block eSIM tech to prevention adoption and progress. The reason? To prevent customers from leaving their services and switching to another carrier, in which eSIM tech makes it easier for them to do so.

It is unclear as to who might have made the complaint to the US Department of Justice, but tweets from Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman and Eric Newcomer have revealed that Apple could have been the one behind it. However as 9to5Mac points out, Google and Microsoft both offer devices that use eSIM tech, suggesting that they might also have a good reason to possibly file a complaint as well.

*MULTIPLE DEVICE MAKERS SAID TO HAVE COMPLAINED TO DOJ

*DEVICE MAKERS SAID TO HAVE COMPLAINED ABOUT SWITCHING ISSUE

*APPLE SAID TO HAVE COMPLAINED TO DOJ ABOUT SWITCHING ISSUES https://t.co/ktDvIkrYZQ

— Mark Gurman (@markgurman) April 20, 2018

*APPLE SAID TO BE BEHIND U.S. MOBILE CARRIER COLLUSION PROBE* https://t.co/8qZrPSm0v3

— Eric Newcomer (@EricNewcomer) April 20, 2018

Verizon has since issued a statement over the investigations, saying that they have been working with the US DoJ on the inquiry because of “a difference of opinion with a couple of phone equipment manufacturers regarding the development of eSIM standards.”

AT&T has also issued a statement that reads, “We are aware of the investigation into GSMA’s process for developing eSIM standards that provide a better experience for consumers. Along with other GSMA members, we have provided information to the government in response to their requests and will continue to work proactively within GSMA, including with those who might disagree with the proposed standards, to move this issue forward.”

AT&T, Verizon Under Investigation Over Alleged eSIM Collusion , original content from Ubergizmo. Read our Copyrights and terms of use.

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