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    Things that were lost amid India's fast-paced workplace makeover

    Now, the pandemic has made the virtual real overnight, albeit minus the buzz and the hype

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    The pandemic has made the virtual real overnight. Utility quotient has outpaced novelty factor.

    Not too long ago, immersive technologies were all the buzz. They were supposed to revolutionise entertainment, gaming and a lot more. Holographic humans were to substitute real ones. Typically, these technologies belonged to the world of wonder, driven mostly by well-heeled consumers wanting to infuse some thrill in their regular experiences.Now, the pandemic has made the virtual real overnight, albeit minus the buzz and the hype. Utility
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