virtual articles Tag

New technologies: understanding the metaverse in 5 questions

1- What is it about? The term meta refers to an immersive virtual world. This word is composed of two roots: meta which means 'beyond' in Greek and verse which means 'the world, the universe'. Although it is virtual and located 'beyond' reality, this parallel universe remains connected to the re ...

22
Mar
2022

5 things to know about avatars

it in the computer game Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar released in 1985. Richard Garriott wanted the player to be represented by an alter ego in the virtual world of the game and borrowed this word from Hindu religion. This term was then adopted in online role-playing games and was first used in l ...

26
Oct
2023

Games: The 5 most popular casino games

ginated in the United States in the late 17th century or during the 18th century under the name 21. Today, it is popular in both physical casinos and virtual casinos, such as paid online casinos in Quebec. 5- Craps craps, which is played with dice, is very popular in North America and somewhat less ...

09
Feb
2022

Baguette: 5 questions to know everything about the baguette

etite and made you want to know more about the baguette de pain, you should know that our famous French bread has also made its entry into the Google virtual museum! On Google Arts and Culture, you'll find more than 2,000 documents about the baguette's controversial origins, its characteristics a ...

05
Dec
2022

The Coupe Icare: the celebration of paragliding and aerial sports.

0 hours of high-flying air shows - The Icares du Cinéma and their beautiful stories of human and animal flight - New features such as the Icare studio, a virtual paramotor flight, a giant screen at takeoff, and autograph sessions... Practical information The Coupe Icare takes place from September 1 ...

10
Aug
2011

Portraits of France by Postmen: Yann Arthus-Bertrand's crazy new project

obtain a photograph of the French in 2021 that is as wide as possible. The Portraits of France by Postmen project is to be the subject of a giant virtual exhibition. A selection of the most beautiful images will then be exhibited in the Louvre Post Office in Paris. This project should also be ...

31
Aug
2021

Halloween: 5 tips for a successful party

ve made your list, all that's left is to create and send out the invitations. You can choose between the traditional paper invitation card and the virtual invitation sent by email. In both cases, we advise you to design invitations matching the theme of the party, to put your guests in the moo ...

12
Oct
2021

Online casinos: what are the different types of slot machines?

, online slots account for 70% of all wins at online casinos. But not all of them are classic slots as we have described them to you above. Today, virtual slots have evolved a lot and offer players a better gaming experience. It wasn't until the 2000s that developers started to innovate the fo ...

29
Nov
2021

Bridge: the French Bridge Federation makes its digital revolution

e, which initially developed to provide interim support during periods of lockdown or closure, is now combined with face-to-face bridge practice. The virtual game is now very present on social networks. Enthusiasts can also find multiple contents (videos, tutorials, photos...) there, as shown by ...

03
Feb
2022

Un flirt et une danse : a dancing speed dating on France 2

ons across the Channel. As its title suggests, the show A Flirt and Dance offers singles who have never met before to share a dance. In the age of virtual dating, which is always a bit impersonal, this show aims to inject some magic into the search for true love. This new concept may seem a bi ...

15
Feb
2022

Telecommuting: 3 tips for working in optimal conditions

1- Prefer a tidy workspace While in the digital age the very definition of 'office' is becoming increasingly virtual, good Telecommuting starts in the real world and especially in the choice of the room where you set up your workstation. So the first of our 3 tips for working optimally is to cho ...

11
Mar
2022

Machu Picchu and the Treasures of Peru: an immersive exhibition in Paris

ibition Machu picchu and the Treasures of Peru proposes a staging of the most amazing. This innovative exhibition uses augmented reality to combine virtual and real objects. In particular, it offers you to live a unique experience: the very first expedition to Machu picchu in virtual reality! ...

31
Mar
2022

Cosquer Méditerranée: a treasure of cave art in Marseille

re or less long term, due to the rise of the waters. This is why the preservation of this site of universal interest appeared as an emergency. The virtual rescue of this cave, sometimes called the underwater Lascaux, was carried out by the Kléber Rossillon group using state-of-the-art techniques ...

07
June
2022

The Sagrada Familia in Barcelona: a masterpiece in the making

now that the Musée d'Orsay is dedicating to him until July 17, 2022 an exhibition rich in models, drawings, photos, films and furniture. You can see a virtual reconstruction of the studio that the architect had installed near the basilica and that burned down in 1936 (see link at the bottom of the ...

27
June
2022

New home : how to choose your real estate promoter ?

ment or your future house on plan, without being able to visit this real estate. You can usually visualize your future home thanks to a 3D model or a virtual visit of a sample apartment. However, the real estate project remains to be built and you must trust the developer. You rely on this profes ...

21
Sep
2022

Tourism in Provence: 5 ideas for free outings.

me! Head to the Parc de la Poudrerie in Miramas to explore the 118 hectares of this former industrial site. Armed with paper and a pen, you can play the virtual game Waste Wars 3 - Mission Nature sauvage (https://www.poudrerie.fr/). This escape game was initially designed to raise awareness among sc ...

05
Apr
2023

Roots of Tomorrow: the video game to get started in agroecology.

to celebrate World Food Day and the anniversary of the creation of FAO (the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization). Through managing your virtual farm, you will be able to understand the complexity of environmental issues and ecological transition for farmers. What better way to address ...

16
Oct
2023

EuroDreams: 5 things to know about the new game from FDJ

ebsite and app of Française des Jeux. Two draws will be held each week, on Mondays and Thursdays. The draws are conducted electronically and revealed through a virtual 3D animation. On each draw night, tickets can be validated until 8:15 PM. The first draw of this brand new lottery is scheduled f ...

06
Nov
2023

Adult Orthodontics: 7 Things to Know About Invisible Dental Aligners

ithout having to wear braces. Invisible dental alignment uses thermoformed plastic aligners custom-made from a digital impression of the jaws. A 3D virtual simulation enables the visualization of the initial state of the teeth and the various stages of the treatment plan. Each stage corresponds to ...

12
Feb
2024