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ATLANTA -- Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley were sentenced Monday to lengthy prison terms after being convicted earlier this year on charges including bank fraud and tax evasion.
U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross in Atlanta gave Todd Chrisley 12 years in prison, while Julie Chrisley got seven years behind bars, according to the U.S. attorney's office in Atlanta. Each is to serve three years supervised release afterward, and Ross also ordered them to pay restitution in an amount to be determined later.
The Chrisleys gained fame with their show “Chrisley Knows Best,” which follows their tight-knit, boisterous family. Federal prosecutors said the couple engaged in an extensive bank fraud scheme and then hid their wealth from tax authorities while flaunting their lavish lifestyle.
“The Chrisleys have built an empire based on the lie that their wealth came from dedication and hard work,” prosecutors wrote in a pre-sentencing court filing. “The jury's unanimous verdict sets the record straight: Todd and Julie Chrisley are career swindlers who have made a living by jumping from one fraud scheme to another, lying to banks, stiffing vendors, and evading taxes at every corner.”
Attorneys for Todd Chrisley, 54, had argued in a court filing that he should not face more than nine years in prison. Lawyers for Julie Chrisley, 49, said a reasonable sentence for her would be probation with special conditions and no prison time.
The Chrisleys were convicted in June on charges of bank fraud, tax evasion and conspiring to defraud the IRS. Julie Chrisley was also convicted of wire fraud and obstruction of justice.
Peter Tarantino, 60, an accountant hired by the couple, was found guilty of conspiracy to defraud the IRS and willfully filing false tax returns. He was sentenced Monday to three years in prison followed by three years of supervised release.
Prosecutors have said the Chrisleys submitted fake documents to banks and managed to secure more than $30 million in fraudulent loans. Once that scheme fell apart, they walked away from their responsibility to repay the loans when Todd Chrisley declared bankruptcy. While in bankruptcy, they started their reality show and “flaunted their wealth and lifestyle to the American public,” prosecutors wrote, and then hid the millions they made from the show from the IRS.
The Chrisleys also submitted a false document to a grand jury that was investigating their crimes and then convinced friends and family members to lie under oath during their trial, prosecutors argued. Neither has shown any remorse and they have, instead, blamed others for their criminal conduct, prosecutors wrote.
“The Chrisleys are unique given the varied and wide-ranging scope of their fraudulent conduct and the extent to which they engaged in fraud and obstructive behavior for a prolonged period of time,” prosecutors said.
Todd Chrisley's lawyers said in a filing that the government never produced any evidence that he meant to defraud the banks, and that the loss amount calculated was incorrect. They also noted that the offenses were committed a long time ago and said he has no serious criminal history and has medical conditions that “would make imprisonment disproportionately harsh.”
His lawyers had also submitted letters from friends and business associates that show “a history of good deeds and striving to help others.” People who rely on Chrisley — including his mother and the many people employed by his television shows — will be harmed while he's in prison, they argued.
They urged the judge to give him a prison sentence below the guideline range followed by supervised release and restitution.
Julie Chrisley's lawyers contended that she played a minimal role in the conspiracy and was not involved when the loans discussed in sentencing documents were obtained. She has no prior convictions, is an asset to her community and has “extraordinary family obligations,” her lawyers wrote, as they asked for a sentence of probation, restitution and community service.
The Chrisleys have three children together, including one who is 16, and also full custody of the 10-year-old daughter of Todd Chrisley's son from a prior marriage. Julie Chrisley is the primary caregiver to her ailing mother-in-law, according to the filing.
Her lawyers also submitted letters from character witnesses describing her as “hard-working, unfailingly selfless, devoted to her family and friend, highly respected by all who know her, and strong of character.”
Mon, 21 Nov 2022 17:42:00 -0600entext/htmlhttps://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/wireStory/reality-tvs-chrisleys-sentenced-bank-fraud-tax-evasion-93756045Killexams : Virtual Reality: The New Tool in Healthcare Training
I don’t think anyone can really be prepared for their first time using a virtual reality headset. Technology has become such a familiarized part of our lives that I think its brilliance can sometimes be lost on us, but virtual reality has given people a taste of something they’ve never experienced before. Virtual reality isn’t a technology that simply complements our lives, it’s a technology that brings our lives into an entirely new reality.
It’s no wonder that virtual reality’s impact has been far-reaching. You can be transported to any corner of the world and feel like you’re really there. You can purchase movie tickets and watch a film in a VR cinema with your friends. And of course, you can play a huge variety of video games that make you feel like you’re part of the action.
So, what does this have to do with healthcare? While virtual reality applications don’t seem like they’d have much use in the healthcare industry, VR has proven to be a valuable tool in treatment and care. Medical teams have used virtual reality to plan out and practice complex surgeries, like a neurosurgical procedure, ahead of time. It’s been used as a pain management tactic to distract patients from scary or painful procedures, especially in instances where sedation and anesthesia can’t be given. It’s also helped professionals working in addiction recovery be more creative in the strategies and techniques they use to help their patients overcome their addictions. But another remarkable way virtual reality is applied in the healthcare industry is as a training tool.
Thanks to VR, facilities are able to create simulations for a number of different scenarios that employees can experience from a first-person perspective. Here’s how this is revolutionizing healthcare training.
A deeply immersive and interactive education
Medical professionals know that healthcare is a high-stakes industry, so they’re thankful for all the stages of training they go through to adequately prepare themselves for their future roles. Extensive classroom training, training in the field, and being mentored by seasoned medical professionals is all significant, but being on your own for the first time can be intimidating.
Virtual reality gives new doctors, nurses, and medical staff the ability to immerse themselves in real-life scenarios as if they were in charge. They can see the immediate consequences of their actions and can learn from their correct or incorrect behaviors. They can be exposed to dangerous or life-threatening situations and practice resolving each scenario without putting themselves or their patients in any real danger.
Facilities are always researching and developing new ways to enhance their training processes, and what better way to do that than to have new staff members immerse themselves in situations they could experience while on the job? This is how facilities can enforce self-awareness in their employees while creating more confident, capable teams. Studies have shown that experiential learning also drives higher compassion for patients as well. This is much harder to accomplish with more traditional training methods where employees can’t get regular, hands-on practice.
In order to continue providing the best care to patients, medical equipment must constantly be updated or replaced with new devices. With any new feature, there’s always a learning curve — except in healthcare, these learning curves can have dire consequences.
Training new employees on new or updated equipment can be extremely time-consuming, and facilitating times to introduce staff members to the equipment can be a headache. Virtual reality not only makes equipment training faster and more accessible, it also gives everyone an opportunity to practice using the equipment, tools, and technology as much as they need to in order to feel more comfortable before using it for the first time.
Higher staff retention
Since the beginning of the pandemic, the healthcare industry has seen an increase in staff turnover across hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and other medical offices. As executives find ways to entice their employees to stay, it seems like some of the common incentives, like higher pay and bonuses, are no longer good enough to combat record levels of burnout and fatigue.
In addition to their wellbeing, doctors, nurses, and other medical staff are also choosing to leave their jobs due to a lack of personal growth and poor self-confidence — both of which put patients at a greater risk of danger. Facilities must invest in the ongoing education and training of their teams, which will help staff members develop greater confidence and competence. Virtual reality exceeds the traditional training methods facilities often use, and this new immersive, experiential way to train staff members is critical for their proficiency and satisfaction. VR simulators have been shown to boost procedural confidence and develop technical on-the-job skills. Investing in your employees means investing in advanced technology that will allow them to perform better in their roles.
Virtual reality helps to build confident, collaborative teams that then create a positive workplace environment for other staff members and patients alike. Using tools like virtual reality to train the current and next generations of healthcare workers is another way executives can commit to enhancing the industry as a whole.
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Mon, 05 Dec 2022 05:37:00 -0600en-UStext/htmlhttps://medcitynews.com/2022/12/virtual-reality-the-new-tool-in-healthcare-training/Killexams : The 10 Best Reality TV Shows of 2022
Reality TV gets a bad rap. That’s right, I said it.
Every time I have a conversation with someone about television and they realize how much reality TV I watch, the genre instantly gets dismissed. “Oh I don’t watch reality TV,” someone will say in a snooty voice, as if they were lactose intolerant and I offered them a tall glass of whole milk. Of course, this is usually from someone who thinks the Magnum P.I., reboot wasn’t a half-assed take on the original, the plot lines in Riverdale actually make sense, and Jack and Rebecca Pearson from This Is Us were really good parents.
To be fair, much like scripted TV, there is plenty of bad reality television. But the genre that practically invented guilty pleasure viewing has also changed the face of television for the better. Beginning in 1992 with the premiere of The Real World, it’s been reality TV, not scripted, at the forefront when it comes to tackling big social issues that foster genuine conversations between actual people on a wide variety of topics. It’s also a genre full of authentic displays of willpower, determination, acceptance, humor, and love. If you know where to look.
Reality TV can more than hold its own with scripted television and has been doing so for 30 years and counting. With that in mind, here are the best reality TV shows that 2022 had to offer.
This relationship docu-series from Food Network follows four couples from across the country all in different stages of opening their first restaurant. It also firmly demonstrates that being married or in a committed relationship to a restaurateur is a nightmare. Me or the Menu makes you feel for those who are connected to an insanely ambitious person, and also provides a fascinating insight into the restaurant business.
Viewers were gifted with two seasons of Married at First Sight in 2022, the first in Boston and the second in San Diego, and they were both deliciously insane. This year’s seasons gave fans of the series some great villains (Alyssa from Boston, Justin from San Diego), some lovable divorcees (Krysten from San Diego, Chris from Boston), and couples that surprisingly made love last. Naturally, I’ll be pumped when Married at First Sight: Denver, which is currently in casting, airs next year on Lifetime.
This series is the tasty dessert you just can’t resist after a filling dinner. You really don’t need it, you will feel bad about yourself later, but you end up devouring it anyway. That’s the only true way to describe Love Is Blind, which has a silly premise (chat via pods for 10 days, propose, meet your fiancé, get married four weeks later, drink from golden goblets), but always delivers plenty of cringey and hilarious “Did he/she really just say that?” moments.
This Phil Keoghan-hosted CBS series got off to a rough start in 2022, but ended with a flourish. Season 33, which was filmed in 2020 and 2021, was a fractured mess due to a year and a half pause on production caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. However, Season 34 proved that The Amazing Racestill has legs. Featuring stunning locations, likable teams, and the elimination of non-elimination legs, this franchise now looks like it can last until Phil retires.
Chopped is the food version of Ridiculousness. It seems to always be on, old episodes are still fun to watch after many repeat viewings, and the guest (judge) usually manages to say at least one or two things that will grab your attention. Unusual and sometimes unintentionally funny themes and a fantastic rotating group of judges make for endlessly entertaining TV. Although I really wish Scott Conant would stop saying “mouth feel,” I never get tired of this show.
Horrendously underrated, Family Karma is Bravo’s hidden gem. This docu-series that focuses on a group of Indian-American friends living in Florida does much more than follow young, attractive people around as they drink and cause drama. The people on the cast have known each other for years, and because of long-standing friendships, multi-generational connections, and deep family ties, Family Karma has an authenticity most reality shows lack.
There are five different iterations of Below Deck, and each one of them is fantastic. Choosing a favorite is like picking your favorite child, so every version makes this list because they’re all great. No matter which captain you’re sailing with (Lee, Sandy, Glenn, Jason, or Kerry), viewers are always in for an adventure. And the real life upstairs/downstairs dynamic is a revolutionary one for reality TV.
One of the longest running and most consistent series on television, this year’s season of Top Chef also demonstrated how the program has evolved into a franchise that highlights diversity. Season 19’s final four consisted of Buddha Lo (Asian), Damarr Brown (African-American), Sarah Welch (White), and Evelyn Garcia (Hispanic) in what was the best Judges Table of the season, and possibly in franchise history.
Two recent episodes highlighted the strength of Season 43 of Survivor. In Episode 11, contestants Owen and Karla managed to outlast the Last Gasp challenge, which has players swim under a steel grate and stay there for as long as possible as the tide rises. They lasted for almost three hours until the tide receded in an epic battle of willpower and perseverance. In Episode 10, Noelle (who has a prosthetic leg) came from last place to win an immunity challenge that required her to cross a balance beam. She was sweating so much her prosthetic kept sliding off her body. It was an emotional and powerful challenge that brought my wife to tears. These two moments serve as a reminder that Survivor can bring out the best in people.
This series shouldn’t work. There’s no reason that an American audience should have any interest in a minor league soccer team in a foreign country, right? Wrong. It turns out, America doesn’t just love Ted Lasso, they love the real-life version just as much. A series that’s frequently funny thanks to celebrity team owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney, this program offers insights into the definition of the word “community” and tells a heartwarming sports story. Welcome to Wrexham is as inspirational as it is entertaining.
Terry Terrones is a Television Critics Association and Critics Choice Association member, licensed drone pilot, and aspiring hand model.When he’s not applying to be on Survivor, you can find him hiking in the mountains of Colorado. You can follow him on Twitter @terryterrones.
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“Indeed they do!” I thought, when recently pondering decisions of world leaders that have had harsh knock-on effects for the whole human family.
But it also came to me to read those words in the context of Mrs. Eddy’s message. What a wake-up call! Her words don’t point a finger at what others do but at what spiritual thinkers could and should do. The entire passage says: “Many sleep who should keep themselves awake and waken the world. Earth’s actors change earth’s scenes; and the curtain of human life should be lifted on reality, on that which outweighs time; on duty done and life perfected, wherein joy is real and fadeless.”
It’s heartening to realize that we each contribute to changing earth’s scenes for the better if we are willing to awaken to what’s spiritually real. When that curtain is lifted, what is revealed is truly wondrous – an endlessly good God governing all creation equitably, and God’s creation, man, including each one of us, being the glorification and expression of that divine all-goodness.
Where the limits of our human life seem so defining, the unlimited reality of Spirit, God, is there, uplifting the human experience. Spirit’s presence is evidenced wherever kindness, justice, and so on shine through individual and collective thinking and action. This is especially true where the physical senses’ report of what’s real is yielding to a recognition of what Christian Science reveals as our purely spiritual reality.
This yielding to reality occurs when we hear the Christ message voicing divine Truth, God, which Christ Jesus so clearly heard, and with such healing impact. While the consistency with which Jesus perceived and proved Truth was unique, the idea of Truth is universally and ceaselessly conveyed by Christ. Heeding the Christ message uplifts us to behold life in Spirit, God, in whom we “live, and move, and have our being” (Acts 17:28).
The awakening to this reality is a shift in thought, but not an abstract mental activity. Jesus proved the power of anchoring conviction and action in God’s unbounded goodness, healing physical and mental ills and transforming sinners.
In several instances, including his own resurrection, Jesus also lifted the “curtain” of mortal belief – the belief that we live in matter, subject to mortality – to reveal that Life is God, immortal spiritual good. We catch glorious glimpses of this immortality of God’s nature as we focus on what is true. Then the recognition of our higher nature as God’s reflection dawns in thought. This increasingly undermines a false, mortal sense of existence through each healing that results from awakening to the divine reality of our lives.
This truth of Life also exposes as a lie any lethargy that would keep us from seeing how divinity embraces and uplifts, elevating thinking and action. A lackluster life has neither existence nor the authority to stop us exercising our God-given ability to see the higher view of reality that Christ reveals. It’s God alone who truly exists and asserts authority.
Thinking and acting from this spiritually elevated view of what’s true is also what’s needed in regard to issues that feel far removed from our perceived personal sphere of influence. From her proven grasp of the boundless scope of divine Truth and Christ-healing, Mrs. Eddy concluded, “Right thoughts and deeds are the sovereign remedies for all earth’s woe” (“The First Church of Christ, Scientist, and Miscellany,” p. 283).
In particular, when those “right thoughts and deeds” result in restoration of physical and mental health, we recognize the universal applicability of the spiritual truths we have grasped and demonstrated.
Many of earth’s scenes require a healing response to secure humanity’s progress Spiritward, which in turn sheds light on practical solutions. Lives that lift the curtain on divine reality are key to that response. And in increasingly living such lives, we progress toward “duty done and life perfected” with its reward: unfading spiritual joy.
Tue, 29 Nov 2022 19:14:00 -0600entext/htmlhttps://www.csmonitor.com/Commentary/A-Christian-Science-Perspective/2022/1128/Lifting-the-curtain-on-realityKillexams : How to activate Reality Augments - Fortnite
Find out how to use the new Reality Augments and what they do in Fortnite Chapter 4.
Fortnite Chapter 4 is upon us and with it comes an assortment of new gameplay features and items. Among the new features are Reality Augments, special perks that offer players unique gameplay benefits during matches. If you are curious about how to use and activate Reality Augments in Fortnite, you’ve come to the right place.
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Reality Augments are gameplay perks and buffs that become available to players at certain intervals throughout matches in Fortnite. While playing a match, players will now be presented with a choice between two random Reality Augments. If you don’t like the Augments on offer, you can try to reroll them for something better. The longer you stay in the match, the more Augments you can obtain.
When a Reality Augment becomes available, a small Ready icon will pop up on the right side of the display. To activate an Augment, press the 7 key on PC or right on the D-pad with a controller to view the available Augments. You will be given two Augments to choose from each time they become available. If you don’t like the Augments on offer, you can reroll them once for free to try for something better, with subsequent rerolls costing Gold Bars.
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Reality Augments are only available until the end of the match, meaning the combination of Augments you have will change each time you play. Currently, there are 22 Reality Augments available in Fortnite Chapter 4 Season 1. Here are the Reality Augments you can encounter in the game, along with what they do:
Aerialist - Gain the ability to deploy your glider.
Bloodhound - Enemies hit by your marksman rifle or bow shots are marked briefly.
Bow Specialist - Bows draw and reload faster and arrows regenerate over time.
Bush Warrior - Regenerate health and partial shields while inside large foliage.
Chug Gunner - Receive a Chug Cannon.
Demolition Munitions - Objects you destroy have a chance to drop explosives. Excludes player-built structures.
First Assault - The first bullet in the magazine of your assault rifle deals bonus damage.
Forecast - You can always see the next storm circle.
Jelly Angler - Receive a Fishing Rod. You can use it to fish anywhere, but you can only fish up Jellyfish.
Light Fingers - Makes weapons using light ammo reload faster.
Mechanical Archer - Grants an Explosive and Shockwave Bow.
More Parkour - Regenerate energy briefly after mantling or hurdling.
Party Time - Gain Balloons over time.
Pistol Amp - Pistols have greatly increased magazine size.
Rifle Recycle - Weapons using medium ammo have a chance not to consume ammo.
Rushing Reload - Sprinting will slowly reload your equipped Shotgun.
Soaring Sprints - Able to jump much higher and with lower gravity while sprinting.
Splash Medic - Offers a chance to find Chug Splash in every container you open.
Storm Mark - When the storm changes, ping the area to highlight nearby enemies for a short duration.
Supercharged - Vehicles you’re inside no longer consume fuel and have increased Health.
Tactical Armory - Grants a Rare Tactical AR and Combat Shotgun.
Tricked Out - Entering a Car or Truck applies Chonkers and a Cow Catcher to it.
It may be worth noting that certain Reality Augments are not available in competitive playlists, such as Chug Gunner and Storm Mark. Additional Augments will be introduced in the future, so stay tuned to our Fortnite page for more updates.
Larryn is a content creator on YouTube and a full-time writer who has written guides and editorial features for various gaming websites. She can often be found at small gatherings preaching the gospel of The Witcher 3
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 04:45:00 -0600entext/htmlhttps://www.shacknews.com/article/133353/how-to-activate-reality-augments-fortniteKillexams : 12 Best Augmented Reality Stocks to Invest In
In this article, we discuss 12 best augmented reality stocks to invest in. If you want to see more stocks in this selection, check out5 Best Augmented Reality Stocks to Invest In.
According to the International Data Corporation (IDC), global spending on augmented reality and virtual reality is expected to reach $13.8 billion this year and increase to $50.9 billion in 2026. This puts the five-year compound annual growth rate for AR/VR spending at 32.3%. Some of the leading use cases of augmented reality include gaming, industrial maintenance, and training. Ramon T. Llamas, research director of Mobile Devices and AR/VR at IDC,saidon November 30:
"The AR/VR market has been taking slow but sure steps in recent years and is poised to take longer strides in the years to come. Recently announced and upcoming hardware from major brands showcase clear improvement from first-generation devices. The deeper proliferation into current use cases and the addition of new ones highlight the versatility that AR/VR brings. And along with these is a whole host of services to help make them happen. The result: a maturing market ready to thrive for consumers and commercial users alike."
The growing demand for AR and VR technologies is also one of the main factors driving the metaverse market. The global metaverse market wasvaluedat $100.27 billion in 2022 and is expected to reach $1,527.55 billion by 2029, at a CAGR of 47.6% during the forecast period. Since AR is one of the driving forces behind the metaverse, and the applications of the technology are increasing incrementally, some of the best augmented reality stocks to invest in include Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG), NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA), and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL).
Our Methodology
We selected the following augmented reality stocks based on positive analyst coverage, strong business fundamentals, and market visibility. We have assessed the hedge fund sentiment from Insider Monkey’s database of 920 elite hedge funds tracked as of the end of the third quarter of 2022.
Nintendo Co., Ltd. (OTC:NTDOY) develops, manufactures, and sells home entertainment products in Japan, the Americas, Europe, and internationally. Nintendo Co., Ltd. (OTC:NTDOY) provides AR Games and AR hardware such as the Nintendo Switch Joy-Con, which has two cameras for immersive AR gaming, streaming, and photography.
On September 7, Goldman Sachs analyst Minami Munakata initiated coverage of Nintendo Co., Ltd. (OTC:NTDOY) with a Buy rating and an 83,000 yen price target. The analyst expects Nintendo to maintain a high level of earnings, even in the middle of the product cycle for Nintendo Switch.
According to Insider Monkey’s data, Lyrical Asset Management and Ancora Advisors held stakes worth $143,000 and $1,000 in Nintendo Co., Ltd. (OTC:NTDOY) at the end of the third quarter of 2022, respectively.
Like Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG), NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA), and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), Nintendo Co., Ltd. (OTC:NTDOY) is one of the best augmented reality stocks to monitor.
Hereis what Ensemble Capital has to say aboutNintendo Co., Ltd. (OTC:NTDOY)in its Q3 2021 investor letter:
“Nintendo: Having had a banner year and a quarter last year with both its Switch console sales and megahit Animal Crossing: New Horizons game release, helped in part by COVID restrictions, Nintendo posted sales that were down -10% vs a year ago while operating income was down -17%. Consequently, the stock has had a challenging performance in the quarter, falling 19%. However, looking past the one-time nature of the comparison effects of the COVID bump last year, the more important fundamental metric to track for the company’s future business is its installed base of Switch consoles. The Switch installed base of customers has grown by about 50 million units to over 85 million since 2019, aided by a surge in interest in family gaming. We believe the family gaming trend is an important and persistent one and the huge increase in the installed base bodes well for future game and digital subscription sales going forward.”
Matterport, Inc. (NASDAQ:MTTR) is a California-based spatial data company, focusing on digitization and datafication of the built world. Matterport, Inc. (NASDAQ:MTTR) has partnered with Austria-based ViewAR to create immersive and interactive AR experiences. Matterport, Inc. (NASDAQ:MTTR) had a record third quarter, posting total revenue of $38 million, up 37% year-over-year and ahead of the company's guidance. The growth was supported by strength across all three revenue channels.
On November 11, Deutsche Bank analyst Bhavin Shah maintained a Buy recommendation on Matterport, Inc. (NASDAQ:MTTR) but lowered the firm's price target on the shares to $5 from $7 following the Q3 results.
According to Insider Monkey’s data, 7 hedge funds were bullish on Matterport, Inc. (NASDAQ:MTTR) at the end of September 2022, and Sculptor Capital held a prominent stake in the company, consisting of 400,000 shares worth $1.5 million.
Hereis what Miller Opportunity Equity had to say about Matterport, Inc. (NASDAQ:MTTR) in its Q4 2021 investor letter:
“Matterport Inc. (MTTR) continued to be a strong contributor during the quarter after Matterport’s ability to contribute to the building of the metaverse was brought to light. The company reported 3Q results that missed consensus due to unexpected supply constraints and labor shortage in its capture services. The company reported total sales of $27.7M below consensus of $29.1M but with gross profit beating coming in at $15.2M versus $15.1M expected leading to an EPS loss of -$0.06 slightly better than consensus of -$0.07. The company lowered full-year revenue guidance to $107-110M down from $120-126M previously while also lowering FY22 topline guidance to 50% growth from 65% at the time of the PIPE transaction due to continuing supply constraints and labor shortage.”
Axon Enterprise, Inc. (NASDAQ:AXON) is an Arizona-based company that develops, manufactures, and commercializes conducted energy devices under the TASER brand in the United States and internationally. In April 2022, Axon Enterprise, Inc. (NASDAQ:AXON) announced the acquisition of Foundry 45, a company that provides virtual and augmented reality training applications to global enterprise customers. Axon Enterprise, Inc. (NASDAQ:AXON) is one of the best augmented reality stocks to monitor.
On November 8, Axon Enterprise, Inc. (NASDAQ:AXON) reported a Q3 non-GAAP EPS of $0.60 and a revenue of $312 million, outperforming Wall Street forecasts by $0.11 and $32.1 million, respectively. The company’s full year 2022 revenue guidance has improved to a range of $1.15 billion to $1.16 billion versus a $1.11 billion consensus.
Northland analyst Michael Latimore on November 9 raised the price target on Axon Enterprise, Inc. (NASDAQ:AXON) to $160 from $140 and kept an Outperform rating on the shares after the company "handily beat" Q3 estimates. Axon Enterprise, Inc. (NASDAQ:AXON) also raised FY22 guidance and he lifted his own FY22 and FY23 estimates following the Q3 report, given the company's "leading technologies and market tailwinds," the analyst told investors.
Among the hedge funds tracked by Insider Monkey, 27 funds reported owning stakes in Axon Enterprise, Inc. (NASDAQ:AXON) at the end of Q3 2022, compared to 26 funds in the prior quarter. Neal C. Bradsher’s Broadwood Capital is the largest stakeholder of the company, with 760,062 shares worth $88 million.
Hereis what Baron Discovery Fund has to say about Axon Enterprise, Inc. (NYSE:AXON) in its Q1 2022 investor letter:
“Axon Enterprise, Inc. (NYSE:AXON) is a public safety-oriented company that sells its products to governments and law enforcement agencies around the world. Its mission is to “…make the bullet obsolete” using non-lethal TASER® devices combined with digital cameras, cloud-based software, and virtual reality training. This array of technology aims to provide better relationships between law enforcement and its constituent communities, and to reduce fatal outcomes dramatically when stressful confrontations occur. Axon takes its mission seriously and has an extensive ethics committee that includes members of law enforcement and activist communities. Axon claims that with usage of body cameras, complaints against police departments are down 88% and use of force is down 58%. We believe the company is a premier part of the solution to prevent bad actors in law enforcement and the mistrust that has resulted from those bad actors.
The company has three major product lines: first, high-definition cameras (sensor division) worn on the body or mounted on vehicles (newer products incorporate live streaming and automated license plate readers); second, subscription-based digital evidence software (evidence.com) that stores body camera and third-party video allowing for evidentiary chain of custody, search, and report writing (officer court time reduced by 70%); and third, non-lethal TASER devices (that can temporarily incapacitate dangerous and violent actors using an electrical shock) that save lives by avoiding discharging firearms (the company claims 258,000 lives have been saved so far). When used in combination, its cameras provide GPS officer location and live streaming, while its software can provide real-time operations mapping of active situations. In the future, Axon seeks to add consumer safety products (launching in 2022) that will automatically notify 911 if deployed, drone-based camera products, more VR training, and additional cloud-based software, including evidence software usable by prosecutors and defense attorneys, which could be a $1 billion market on its own. (Click here to read full text)
Sony Group Corporation (NYSE:SONY) is one of the premier augmented reality stocks to invest in. The company designs, develops, and sells electronic equipment, instruments, and devices to the consumer, professional, and industrial markets worldwide. In February 2022, Sony Group Corporation (NYSE:SONY) announced that it has signed an agreement with Niantic, a company that provides augmented reality mobile games, for joint collaboration in the area of auditory AR for headphones.
On November 1, Sony Group Corporation (NYSE:SONY) reported a FQ2 GAAP EPS of ¥212.29 and a revenue of ¥2751.88 billion, up 16.1% on a year-over-year basis. For full-year 2022, the company posted an updated sales outlook of ¥11.6 trillion, up from the prior outlook of ¥11.5 trillion. The net income outlook was also raised to ¥840 billion from ¥800 billion.
Cowen analyst Doug Creutz on November 2 maintained an Outperform rating on Sony Group Corporation (NYSE:SONY) but trimmed the price target on the shares to $102 from $144. The analyst said he lowered his sum of the parts-based price target given shrinking multiples for segment comps and his dollar-denominated price target is also coming down due to a less favorable yen exchange rate.
According to Insider Monkey’s Q3 data, 27 hedge funds were long Sony Group Corporation (NYSE:SONY), compared to 26 funds in the earlier quarter. Ken Fisher’s Fisher Asset Management is the biggest stakeholder of the company, with 4.7 million shares worth $303.8 million.
Aristotle Capital made the following comment about Sony Group Corporation (NYSE:SONY) in its Q3 2022 investorletter:
“Sony Group Corporation (NYSE:SONY), the global provider of video games and consoles, image sensors, and music, as well as movies, was a major detractor for the period. The share price of the company has struggled this year following its strong performance in 2021. Signs of a slowdown in the gaming industry (as people seem inclined to take on outdoor activities as pandemic fears have subsided), combined with sales of its PlayStation 5 that have been held up by a global parts shortage, have led to gaming‐related software sales falling more than 20% year‐over‐year. Rather than focusing on short‐term demand dislocations, we focus on the company’s ability to continue migrating videogame users toward the firm’s subscription offerings, as well as its capacity to leverage content across its video, music and gaming platforms. We are also impressed with the expansion of Sony’s Music segment, which has been supported by the pervasiveness of streaming services. Management’s ongoing work to Improve the company’s TV and film studios is bearing fruit as well, with sales growing 67% year‐over‐year for its Pictures segment as its regional strategy has taken hold, including recent progress made toward solidifying a merger plan with India‐based Zee Entertainment. All of this is to say we remain excited by the oligopolistic nature of the businesses Sony operates in, and the future prospects for the company given its leadership in image sensors, music publishing and gaming consoles.”
Unity Software Inc. (NYSE:U) is a California-based company that creates and operates an interactive real-time 3D content platform. The company provides specialized tools for AR creators and enables efficient workflows for AR development. Unity Software Inc. (NYSE:U) is one of the best augmented reality stocks to invest in.
Citi analyst Jason Bazinet on November 21 reiterated a Buy recommendation on Unity Software Inc. (NYSE:U) but lowered the price target on the shares to $54 from $61. The analyst updated his model following the Q3 results and continues to like Unity Software Inc. (NYSE:U) "given robust top-line growth and diversification into other verticals beyond gaming."
According to the third quarter database of Insider Monkey, 34 hedge funds were bullish on Unity Software Inc. (NYSE:U), up from 23 funds in the last quarter. Cathie Wood’s ARK Investment Management is the biggest stakeholder of the company, with 11.2 million shares worth nearly $359 million.
Hereis what ClearBridge Investments All Cap Growth Strategy has to say about Unity Software Inc. (NYSE:U) in its Q1 2022 investor letter:
“We took advantage of a correction in higher-multiple stocks early in the first quarter to purchase shares of Unity Software (NYSE:U), a leading platform to create, run and monetize 3D content. With about 1.6 million monthly active creators versus roughly 15 million potential content creators in gaming alone, we believe the company’s Create Engine is still under penetrated relative to its core addressable market. We similarly see a long runway for growth in Unity’s Operate Solutions segment given its advertising network commands single-digit share of the $60 billion mobile app install ad market today. Furthermore, we believe Unity is well-positioned to expand its addressable market to include industries beyond gaming, on both the operate and create sides of their business (Exhibit 1). The company is not yet free cash flow positive but given strong net expansion rates and high gross margins, we see a path to improving profitability over time, with management notably targeting positive free cash flow this fiscal year.”
Snap Inc. (NYSE:SNAP) is a California-based camera company that provides Spectacles, an eyewear product that connects with Snapchat and captures photos and video from a human perspective. The company also offers advertising products, including AR ads and Snap ads. Snap Inc. (NYSE:SNAP) is one of the top augmented reality stocks to consider. Snap Inc. (NYSE:SNAP)’s Daily Active Users were 363 million in Q3 2022, an increase of 57 million, or 19% year-over-year. On October 20, the board of directors also authorized a share repurchase program of up to $500 million of its Class A common stock.
On October 21, Credit Suisse analyst Stephen Ju reaffirmed an Outperform rating on Snap Inc. (NYSE:SNAP) but lowered the firm's price target on the shares to $17 from $22 following the Q3 earnings report.
According to Insider Monkey’s data, Snap Inc. (NYSE:SNAP) was part of 42 hedge fund portfolios at the end of the third quarter of 2022, compared to 44 in the prior quarter. John Overdeck and David Siegel’s Two Sigma Advisors is the leading stakeholder of the company, with approximately 22 million shares worth $215 million.
Hereis what Silver Ring Value Partners has to say about Snap Inc. (NYSE:SNAP) in its Q2 2022 investor letter:
“I bought SNAP put options in the fall of 2021, when the stock was above $70 and its market cap around $100B. With revenues of ~ $4B in 2021, this put the company at a whopping 25x sales. I refer to a multiple of sales only because the company wasn’t yet making a profit, despite its astronomical valuation.
I strongly believed that market participants were over-extrapolating a few years’ worth of high sales growth too far into the distant future. This growth was likely temporarily boosted as advertisers experimented during COVID, attempting to reach customers in new ways. In other words, it was benefiting from unsustainable forces.
Having followed the media space for two decades, one thing that I have observed is that change happens slowly. Advertisers rarely abandon an old medium in a wholesale fashion or embrace a new one in such a way. Instead, they shift their budgets incrementally, experimenting and measuring Return on Investment (ROI) along the way…” (Click here to see the full text)
Etsy, Inc. (NASDAQ:ETSY) is a New York-based company that operates online marketplaces connecting buyers and sellers in the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Canada, Australia, France, and India. In 2020, Etsy, Inc. (NASDAQ:ETSY) climbed on the AR bandwagon with the launch of an updated iOS app that uses augmented reality features to help consumers visualize their shopping experiences. The company posted strong Q3 sales and expects robust gross merchandise sales for the full-year 2022.
On December 1, BTIG analyst Marvin Fong raised the price target on Etsy, Inc. (NASDAQ:ETSY) to $137 from $119 and maintained a Buy rating on the shares. A post Black Friday survey suggests that shoppers were more active on Etsy, Inc. (NASDAQ:ETSY) than the company expected them to be, the analyst told investors in a research note. He added that Etsy appears to be "tracking well" relative to the management's GMV guidance of $3.6 billion to $4.0 billion.
According to Insider Monkey’s third quarter database, 45 hedge funds were long Etsy, Inc. (NASDAQ:ETSY), compared to 29 funds in the earlier quarter. Harris Associates is a significant position holder in the company, with approximately 2 million shares worth $189.5 million.
In addition to Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOG), NVIDIA Corporation (NASDAQ:NVDA), and Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL), Etsy, Inc. (NASDAQ:ETSY) is one of the premier AR stocks to invest in.
Hereis what ClearBridge Investments Mid Cap Growth Strategy has to say about Etsy, Inc. (NASDAQ:ETSY) in its Q3 2022 investor letter:
“Stock selection in the consumer discretionary sector proved a tailwind to performance. Etsy (NASDAQ:ETSY), which operates a number of online marketplaces for craft and artisan goods, delivered second quarter results that demonstrated the company’s pricing power, cash flow generation, and margin upside remain intact. While Etsy is experiencing declines in gross merchandise sales, it is seeing better than expected take rates and improved margins. We believe the company is well-positioned to grow advertising spending on its marketplace, bring in new buyers and strengthen its e-commerce advantages.”
Disclosure: None. 12 Best Augmented Reality Stocks to Invest In is originally published on Insider Monkey.
Mon, 05 Dec 2022 07:29:00 -0600en-UStext/htmlhttps://finance.yahoo.com/news/12-best-augmented-reality-stocks-160051077.htmlKillexams : Sylvester Stallone says he was thinking that filming his new reality show would be embarrassing 'every day'
Sylvester Stallone admitted that he was thinking filming his new Paramount+ reality show would be embarrassing "every day."
The 76-year-old actor is starring in an upcoming family reality series alongside his wife Jennifer Flavin, 54, and daughters Sophia, 26, Sistine, 24, and Scarlet, 20, that was created by the producers of "Keeping Up With the Kardashians."
"I’d think, ‘Why do I need to do this crap, seriously?'" Stallone told ET Canada in an interview published on Thursday.
Sylvester Stallone thinking "every day" that he would be embarrassed while filming his new reality show. (Reuters)
He continued, "So you had to set parameters. No one’s coming into the bathroom and watching you brush your teeth."
"You have to stay in this room," the "Rocky" star added. "And it worked out."
Stallone went on to say that "99 percent" of the show was for "my daughters to explore their lives, to see it, chronicle it and I'll manifest myself here and there."
"I want to get real with my daughters," he noted. "I actually want to have footage of that."
The "Tulsa King" actor explained that though filming the series was "uncharted waters" for him, he found it "interesting" to give fans a look at his home life.
"I would love to have seen stars, growing up, seeing stars like, ‘Oh, here’s Brando at home making eggs and goofing around.' That’s interesting," he said.
The 76-year-old actor is starring in an upcoming family reality series alongside his wife Jennifer Flavin, 54, and daughters Sophia, 26, Sistine, 24, and Scarlet, 20. (Matt Winkelmeyer)
"They’re actually human. They don’t walk around with sunglasses and people putting makeup on all day and learning lines. They really do silly, repetitive, goofy things that we all do in life. That kind of thing."
Stallone praised "The Osbournes", the MTV reality show that followed the family life of Black Sabbath founder Ozzy Osbourne, for its authenticity.
"I think the first one that really hit it right was Ozzy Osbourne," he said. "He just didn’t care. ‘My dog craps on the floor, I’m not some superstar’."
Last month, Stallone announced the reality show in a video that he shared on his brother Frank's Instagram page. In the clip, he said, "It's done by Bunim-Murray, who were the force behind the Kardashians and it's a very, very strong line-up."
"This is going to be incredible," he added. "I am in a reality show, I'm popping in and out."
Stallone said that he was motivated to participate in the show because he wanted to spend time with his family. "And what's better?" he said. "When you have to deal with each other all day long and it's going to be on film. I'll be there forever in one form or another with the family."
Earlier this month, Stallone told The Hollywood Reporter that his biggest regret was not spending more time with his family due to his busy career. "That’s one of the reasons I wanted to do the reality show that I’ve been taking a lot of s**t for," he explained.
The actor told the outlet that the unscripted series was going to be "the ultimate home movie."
Stallone said that his brief split with Flavin will be included in the show. (Jason LaVeris/FilmMagic)
Stallone also revealed that his brief split from Flavin will be included in the show. In August, the former model filed for divorce from the actor after 25 years of marriage. However, the pair announced that they had reconciled at the end of September.
"Of course it’s part of the show," he said. "It’s the John Lennon thing: ‘Life is what happens when you’re making other plans.’ Hopefully, you’re involved with people who understand the foibles of life and the fragility of it and how rare a real good relationship is."
"Sometimes I put the work ahead of [my family], and that is a tragic mistake which won’t happen again."
Ashley Hume is an entertainment writer for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to ashley.hume@fox.com and on Twitter: @ashleyhume
Sat, 26 Nov 2022 12:44:00 -0600Fox Newsentext/htmlhttps://www.foxnews.com/entertainment/sylvester-stallone-says-was-worried-filming-new-reality-show-would-be-embarrassing-every-dayKillexams : xrOS or realityOS? Here’s what Apple’s Mixed Reality headset could feature
Early this year, Apple filed a trademark for realityOS via one of its shell companies. With that, reports about the Cupertino company planning to use this name as the official operating system for its upcoming Mixed Reality headset floated the internet. Then, last week, Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman said Apple would likely use the term xrOS instead, and it would mean something like “extended reality.”
9to5Mac‘s Filipe Espósito, on the other hand, claims that there isn’t a correct answer as Apple could be readying both xrOS and realityOS for its future Mixed Reality and Augmented Reality ambitions. Here’s why.
Espósito points out that Apple has registered several trademarks using the “Reality” brand, such as Reality One, Reality Pro, and Reality Processor. That said, it doesn’t mean xrOS, as reported by Gurman, is wrong.
According to 9to5Mac sources, Apple has indeed been using the name ‘xrOS’ internally for something realted to its new mixed reality products.
However, it seems that the company has two different AR/VR platforms, one based on iOS, and the other based on macOS. It’s unclear at this point whether the platforms have different purposes, or whether Apple has been experimenting with both. but what we’ve heard is that ‘realityOS’ is what the company’s engineers have been calling the iOS-based platform, and ‘xrOS’ would be the macOS-based platform.
Previous reports indicate that the first generation of Apple’s Mixed Reality headset will likely be similar to the first-gen Apple Watch experience, which means relying very much on the iPhone to work. With that in mind, it could mean that realityOS, the iOS-based platform, would be the first to be available.
9to5Mac‘s Filipe Espósito says that “xrOS could even potentially run on a new companion device made exclusively to drive Apple’s headset,” meaning it could be something entirely new.
Apple’s future Mixed Reality headset is set to feature two 8K OLED displays, advanced sensors for the environment, and gesture detection, and could cost between $1,000-$3,000. It’s expected to be announced sometime in 2023.
Thu, 08 Dec 2022 02:42:00 -0600en-UStext/htmlhttps://bgr.com/tech/xros-or-realityos-heres-what-apples-mixed-reality-headset-could-feature/Killexams : New virtual reality apps focus on mental health, but their effectiveness isn't known
After his father died of Covid last fall, Donkan Martinez was overwhelmed by grief and turned to an unlikely outlet: virtual reality.
The 24-year-old found himself wading into an emerging field of virtual mental health care, via a service called Innerworld, which offers peer-led mental health support through its app. The idea is to bring the principles of cognitive behavioral therapy, or CBT, into the metaverse and enable users to interact with others as anonymous avatars through voice- and text-based chat.
CBT aims to help patients change unhealthy thinking or behavioral patterns by developing relevant skills and coping strategies. The American Psychological Association describes it as a form of treatment that helps people “learn to be their own therapists.”
Innerworld, however, gives everyday users the opportunity to deliver support to one another. Its founder, Noah Robinson, emphasizes that the service should not replace professional treatment. Upon registering, Innerworld users must acknowledge that they understand the app is not therapy.
“It’s not therapy and we can’t provide crisis intervention,” Robinson said. “Our goal with Innerworld is to be a longer-term place that people can come to help them prevent themselves from getting to the point of being in crisis. Or we have people who are hospitalized who come out and are looking for additional support.”
Upon entering Innerworld, users can choose from a variety of settings that emulate environments like hiking trails or libraries. From there, they can engage with other avatars or browse a list of peer-led events, such as group meditation sessions, addiction support groups and workshops on navigating social anxiety. Martinez said that once, he joined a game in which users guessed what others were drawing.
The efficacy of Innerworld’s approach is still being studied — the company hopes to publish early data from a small, internal trial that showed decreases in depression and anxiety symptoms among a group of 127 participants. A $206,000 grant from the National Institutes of Health is helping Innerworld fund its research.
Gathering robust, long-term data is crucial to evaluating this or any similar program, said Barbara Rothbaum, a psychologist at the Emory University School of Medicine. Rothbaum published a paper on the use of VR to treat a fear of heights in 1995.
“As far as virtual reality, most of the applications now have used a real therapist,” she said.
However, Rothbaum added, “I do think [VR] could be useful for self-help, but the programs that have been tested haven’t been developed for that.”
Skip Rizzo, director of medical virtual reality at the University of Southern California Institute for Creative Technologies, said he first recognized VR’s potential for mental health uses in the 1990s. Rizzo helped pioneer the use of VR to treat PTSD among members of the military. A 2005 report documented the case of a Vietnam war veteran treated with VR therapy who experienced a 34% decrease in clinician-rated PTSD.
Innerworld.Innerworld
Rizzo said he sees the potential of Innerworld — as long as the app continues to make clear that it is not clinician-run.
“People that are thinking about stigma around whatever the problem is that they have, or they’re ashamed, they might not want to admit to another person directly that they’re having these issues,” Rizzo said. “But they might be more likely to in an avatar-based world where they can preserve their anonymity but still interact with people.”
Martinez said he and other users he's met on Innerworld felt they weren’t getting the empathy they needed in the real world.
“My real friends don’t know that I’m very emotional. I’m very conservative with my emotions with my real friends,” he said. “I’m able to open up in Innerworld because I know I’m not going to be judged. I’m not going to be attacked.”
Donkan Martinez.NBC News
Robinson said he was motivated to create Innerworld after finding solace in an online community in his own life. When he was 13, he said, he became depressed after realizing he was gay, and he turned to the online game RuneScape. The anonymity made him more comfortable exploring parts of himself he was afraid to face in the real world. Robinson said he eventually came out to his online friends.
Innerworld is not the only program attempting to use VR to help people access mental health support.
In his own work, Rizzo is piloting a clinician-facilitated VR project that offers social support to Ukrainian refugees. Refugees who have relocated to Bucharest, Romania, can enter a virtual version of a town square in Kyiv, where they can speak with fellow refugees as anonymous avatars.
A startup called BehaVR, meanwhile, launched its app, called First Resort, last week. The VR app guides users through “chapters” on skills that would be taught in CBT sessions.
Risa Weisberg, a professor at the Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine, is BehaVR's chief clinical officer. She said that because people’s brains process VR experiences in the same way they would a real-life experience, “you don’t experience the interventions as something that you’re studying or hearing; you experience them as something that’s happening to you.”
Weisberg thinks that’s why VR exposure therapy has yielded results in the past.
VR’s reach could grow to 64 million people in the U.S. this year, according to a 2021 estimate by eMarketer. Weisberg said that expansion is occurring at a time when more people are seeking mental health care, but also as many are finding it inaccessible due to high costs.
“All that comes together at the same time to make the next few years really ripe for getting mental health techniques and interventions in VR,” she said. “I think we’re going to see a huge uptick in this.”
Rizzo said his main concern about Innerworld, however, is that people who need professional help might try to substitute the app instead. Rothbaum, meanwhile, said randomized clinical trials will be needed to determine whether these types of programs really work.