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The Guardian's First VR Test Puts Viewers In Solitary Confinement

It’s interesting to see how different publishers are making use of new virtual reality technology. The Guardian, for one, just launched 6x9, its first virtual reality experience looking at life in isolated prison cells. To partake, viewers need the Guardian VR app, which makes use of a 360-degree video on YouTube. The point? The paper “aims to raise awareness of the practice of solitary confinement in the US and its repercussions,” journalism.co.uk reports.

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