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January 31, 2024

Immersive Learning

Generative AI Gives Instructional Designers Superpowers

In partnership with Accenture, learn more about how organizations are leveraging AI tools to scale learning content creation – and how it will evolve the role of instructional designers in the future.

January 25, 2024

Immersive Technology

What Does The Arrival Of Apple Vision Pro Mean For The Future of Education, Work, and Business?

Explore the transformative impact of Apple's Vision Pro in the XR landscape and learn more about how its ushering in a new era for immersive learning and work experiences.

January 24, 2024

Immersive Learning

How Accenture Is Using Talespin To Power Learning Transformation

Discover how the Talespin and Accenture alliance, utilizing Meta Quest VR headsets, transforms workforce strategies and elevates learning experiences in this immersive case study.

December 19, 2023

Welcome To Talespin University

Learn to master VR content creation, how to harness Gen AI tools, and more with Talepin's all inclusive learning portal, Talespin University.

October 5, 2023

Immersive Learning

New in CoPilot Designer: Talespin's Hospitality Training Virtual Asset Pack

Talespin is proud to introduce its latest virtual asset pack designed specifically for training professionals in the Hospitality industry.

October 3, 2023

Artificial Intelligence

4 Ways to Use Generative AI for Immersive Learning

Explore four impactful ways to leverage Generative AI for immersive learning experiences from Content Design to Skill Measurement with Talespin.

Artificial Intelligence

Generative AI at Talespin: Using AI and XR to Enhance Human Intelligence

Recently we launched the Talespin AI Lab, a division within our company dedicated to responsible artificial intelligence (AI) innovation in the immersive learning space.

Product Updates

Introducing CoPilot Designer 3.0: Industry Leading No-Code XR Content Creation Tool Comes to the Web, Lowering Barrier to Entry for Immersive Learning

Key platform update arrives as enterprises look to adopt AI and XR for skills development.

Immersive Learning

Virtual Reality Telecommunications Training Use Cases

In this blog post we explore VR telecommunications training use cases, such as customer service training, leadership training, sales training, and diversity, equity and inclusion training.

Immersive Learning

Benefits of Virtual Reality Customer Service Training

Discover the benefits VR customer service training has for organizations and employees alike in this blog post.

Immersive Learning

An Overview of VR HR Training Solutions

Delve into virtual reality in human resources, showcasing its benefits and use cases while addressing frequently asked questions about VR's impact on HR processes.

Immersive Learning

An Overview of Virtual Reality Training Solutions - VR Training Benefits, Use Cases, and Tips

Immersive Learning

Benefits of Virtual Reality Financial Services Training

Learn about the benefits of using VR financial services training.

Immersive Learning

Talespin 2023 Predictions for Immersive Learning

We spoke with our internal leadership about what to expect for immersive technology in 2023.

Immersive Learning

Virtual Reality Financial Services Training Use Cases

Virtual reality training financial services training can be used for a variety of use cases ranging from customer experience training to compliance and leadership training.

Immersive Learning

Virtual Reality Leadership Training Use Cases

Learn about the different use cases for virtual leadership training.

Immersive Learning

VR Training Platform Overview Guide - Talespin

Explore the key components of Talespin’s VR training platform

Immersive Learning

How Does a Custom VR Training Content Creation Tool Work? - Overview of Key Features

Learn how to create custom VR training content using a no-code VR content creation tool.

Immersive Learning

Immersive Learning Use Cases - A Look at The Companies Using VR Training

These VR training examples exemplify how companies are using VR for employee learning and development.

Immersive Technology

The Anatomy of a VR Training Module – Explaining the Key Characteristics of VR Training Experiences

Learn about the basic components of a VR training module in this blog post.

February 28, 2023

Immersive Learning

Virtual Reality Training Examples to Inspire Your Training Programs

Check out these VR training examples to see the types of skills and use cases you can train using VR technology.

February 28, 2023

Immersive Learning

How to Create Custom VR Training Content - Step-by-Step Guide

Learn how to create your own custom VR training with this step-by-step guide.

February 27, 2023

Immersive Learning

The Advantages of Virtual Reality Training

From cost savings to better learning engagement, virtual reality training has a range of benefits for organizations and employees.

February 26, 2023

Immersive Learning

Virtual Reality Leadership Training Benefits

Virtual reality leadership training offers a highly realistic and engaging learning experience that helps leaders develop skills.

February 26, 2023

Immersive Learning

Benefits of Off-The-Shelf Immersive Learning Content

Off-the-shelf immersive learning content has a host of use cases and benefits, making it a great VR training adoption option for companies of all sizes.

February 15, 2023

Virtual Reality Insurance Training Benefits

In this blog, we will explore the numerous benefits of VR insurance training and examine how immersive learning is revolutionizing the insurance industry.

December 15, 2022

Immersive Learning

Distributing Immersive Learning Content: An Overview of XR devices, 2D Devices and LMS Integration for Immersive Learning

Learn how immersive learning content can be distributed across devices and integrated with LMS and LXP platforms.

December 11, 2022

Immersive Learning

Virtual Reality Sales Training Use Cases

Virtual reality sales training use cases range from overcoming objections to building and maintaining customer relationships.

December 11, 2022

Immersive Learning

Virtual Reality Sales Training Benefits

Virtual reality sales training offers an engaging and cost effective way to train your sales team. This blog post discusses the benefits of VR sales training simulations.

November 4, 2022

Immersive Learning

Jump-start your immersive learning journey with Talespin’s off-the-shelf content library

Learn about off-the-shelf immersive learning content modules that are ready to adopt for your learning and development programs.

October 13, 2022

Immersive Learning

Level-up Your Scenario-Based Learning With VR

In this blog, we compare scenario-based learning delivered through e-learning and VR formats.

October 13, 2022

Immersive Learning

Scenario-Based Learning: Preparing Learners for Real-World Situations Through Immersive Experiences

Discover how immersive learning technology is changing the game for scenario-based learning.

September 16, 2022

Learning in the Metaverse: Key Takeaways from the Experts

We polled Metaverse experts to share their insights on the impact of immersive learning. In this blog, we take a deeper dive into the key themes they identified.

September 6, 2022

Immersive Learning

Talespin Expands Off-the-Shelf Content Library, Powers Personalized Immersive Learning Journeys

New immersive soft skills learning content added to Talespin’s off-the-shelf content library, enabling organizations to create personalized learning journeys.

Speaking the Metaverse Language: ‘VR,’ ‘Digital Twin,’ ‘NFT,’ and Other Web 3.0 Terms Defined

There are plenty of new terms used to discuss Web 3.0 and the Metaverse, and it sure can get confusing. In this blog, we define key terms like extended reality, blockchain, and more to help you dive into Metaverse technology.

Immersive Learning

Learning in the Metaverse: Understanding the Role Immersive Learning Content Plays in the Metaverse

The Metaverse is impacting the way we learn, work, and play. How does immersive learning content contribute to the ecosystem? Read the blog to learn more.

What Experts Are Saying About Learning in the Metaverse

We polled the experts to gain their insight on the impact of learning in the Metaverse.

Product Updates

CoPilot Designer v2.6

Version 2.6 of CoPilot Designer is here, with new features and capabilities, including expanded language support, new user spawn points, standing virtual human spawn points, and a customizable results screen.

Immersive Learning

What is Immersive Learning? - An Introduction to Learning in the Metaverse

Immersive learning is poised to change education and corporate learning. In this blog post, we explain what immersive learning is, explore its efficacy and use cases, and predict its future in the Metaverse.

Immersive Learning

Metaverse 101: Explaining VR, AR, XR, and the Metaverse

What is the Metaverse? In this blog, we explain what the Metaverse is, Metaverse use cases that are gaining traction, and where we think the technology could go in the future.

Soft skills training

7 Benefits of Virtual Reality Soft Skills Training Simulations

Virtual reality soft skills training is enabling people to develop the skills necessary to meet the changing demands of the workplace. Check out 7 benefits that explain why this learning modality is so effective.

January 20, 2022

Immersive Learning

Tower Hill Insurance Drives Workforce Innovation with the Talespin Platform

The insurance sector is currently facing critical challenges in their workforce. With a shortage of insurance professionals, there is a focus to attract, retain, upskill and reskill new and tenured employees. Tower Hill Insurance turned to immersive learning to develop the skills in their organization, through the Talespin Platform.

November 16, 2021

Product Updates

CoPilot Designer v2.4

CoPilot Designer has yet another update with version 2.4. In this update, creators have access to expanded asset libraries of virtual humans and environments, as well as template to jump start content creation and enhanced tool performance.

October 22, 2021

Product Updates

CoPilot Designer v2.3: New Faces, New Places

Version 2.3 of CoPilot Designer features an expanded library of virtual environments and virtual human characters, enabling creators to create effective immersive content for a wide variety of use cases.

September 20, 2021

Skill Immersion Lab: SAP, JFF and Talespin Bring Immersive Technology to High School-Aged Learners

Talespin collaborated with partners JFF Labs and SAP as the technology partner powering the ‘Skill Immersion Lab’ Program. The program gives high-school aged students access to new immersive learning technologies proven to accelerate learning and skills development.

Soft skills training

CoPilot Designer: Closing the Soft Skills Gap

CoPilot Designer, Talespin's no-code authoring tool, is putting the power in the hands of organizations and creators. Lowering the barrier to entry for immersive learning experiences, and closing the soft skills gap

Product Updates

Talespin Platform Update 1.3

Talespin Platform update 1.3 introduces new features like skill performance history, lesson level-learning objectives for training content, and access to direct streaming links to content.

Talespin Platform Update: Supporting the Immersive Learning Ecosystem

No-code ‘CoPilot Designer’ soft skills content authoring tool and new distribution and skills data technology lower barriers to immersive learning

Immersive Learning

Ramp Up Remote Training with Talespin’s Expanded Off-The-Shelf Content Library and Desktop Streaming

Talespin expands its immersive off-the-shelf learning library with the addition of 'Practicing Self-Awareness' and 'Recognizing Bias' learning modules, adds desktop streaming support to the platform.

Soft skills training

Soft Skills Training: We Asked, You Answered

To better understand how people are thinking about soft skills development in 2021, Talespin decided to take the pulse of their social media audience through a series of polls.

February 19, 2021

Product Updates

Talespin Platform Update 1.2

Talespin Platform Update 1.2 introduced new features like new UI branding, expanded training data, and training content information.

October 1, 2020

Immersive Learning

ASU + GSV Summit Ft. Stephen Fromkin: The Future of CTE: Virtual Reality meets Online Communities

Talespin Chief Content Officer, Stephen Fromkin joined ECMC Group and Inscribe at the ASU GSV Summit for a panel about VR and online learning.

September 1, 2020

Immersive Learning

The ROI of XR Skills Training - Think Tank Tuesday ft. Kyle Jackson

Talespin CEO and Co-Founder, Kyle Jackson, joins Jeremy Dalton (PwC), Susan Spark (Schlumberger) and Amy Peck (Endeavor VR) to discuss the ROI of XR skills training, on Industrial XR Forum’s first Think Tank Tuesday panel, moderated by Charlie Fink.

September 16, 2020

Immersive Learning

Talespin Joins Oculus ISV Partner Program

Talespin is proud to partner with Oculus in their Independent Software Vendor (ISV) program, helping to accelerate the adoption of VR solutions alongside the Oculus for Business team.

September 16, 2020

Immersive Learning

Facebook Connect 2020 Panel Ft. Kyle Jackson: How Developers and ISVs are Accelerating VR Adoption in the Enterprise

Talespin CEO Kyle Jackson joined Facebook Connect 7 Panel ‘How Developers and ISVs are Accelerating VR Adoption in the Enterprise' alongside , Osso VR and Spatial.

August 27, 2020

Gerber Kawasaki Webinar, ft. Kyle Jackson: The Future of Work Part II

Talespin CEO Kyle Jackson joined Gerber Kawasaki’s webinar to discuss the future of work, and the technologies and trends that are shaping the workplace.

The Top Soft Skills Insurance Employees Need to Succeed

Read a discussion on the soft skills insurance industry employees need most.

Immersive Learning

Cornerstones HR Podcast, ft. Kyle Jackson: VR, Remote Work, and Profits through People

Talespin’s CEO Kyle Jackson joins Jerry Davis. University of Michigan, Ross School of Business, on Cornerstone’s HR Labs podcast to discuss VR, remote work, and profits through people.

Soft skills training

Talespin Teams with PwC on VR Study Proving Efficacy of VR Soft Skills Training

Talespin collaborated with PwC on a study highlighting the effectiveness of VR for soft skills training.

Company Culture

A Commitment to Cultural Accountability at Talespin

Read Talespin's pledge for cultural accountability, and learn about our new Diversity, Inclusion, and Cultural Accountability committee.

We Raised a $15 Million Series B Round to Redefine the Future of Work with XR

Talespin announces Series B funding to continue building the platform for the future of work.

Immersive Learning

Prepare Your Employees for the Soft Skills They Need for the Future of Work

Check out the results from our 2019 soft skills training survey to learn more about how learning and development leaders are addressing soft skills.

Talespin XR Tech Company Raises $15 Million Series B Round

Talespin CEO Kyle Jackson joins Cheddar TV for an interview on our Series B funding, and mission to redesign the future of work.

October 9, 2019

InsureTech Connect 2019: Insurance Nerds Interview with Stephen Fromkin

Talespin Chief Content Officer Stephen Fromkin joins the Insurance Nerds for a video interview on XR in the insurance industry at InsureTech Connect 2019.

October 11, 2019

Immersive Learning

Oculus Connect 6 Panel: Transforming Corporate Training with VR ft. Kyle Jackson

Talespin CEO Kyle Jackson joins a panel with AMP Creative, Accenture, Novartis, and Facebook to discuss VR learning at Oculus Connect 6.

Immersive Learning

How Can Extended Reality Training Improve Employee Performance and Retention?

In a byline for HR Daily Advisor, Talespin Chief Content Officer Stephen Fromkin covers industries where XR technology can improve employee learning, job performance, and talent retention.

January 28, 2019

Immersive Learning

Virtual Reality Has Real Business Impacts

Talespin CEO Kyle Jackson discusses the business ROI of Virtual Reality technology with TLNT.

October 10, 2019

Moving Beyond On-Demand To The Real-Time Economy

On-demand is no longer just a gimmick; it’s a reality. As the dust on these changes settles, a new real-time economy will emerge.

Everyone's Talking About The Future Of Work - Here's What It Will Really Look Like

Talespin CEO Kyle Jackson's piece for the Forbes Tech Council discusses what work will look like in the future.

September 18, 2017

Sticky Studios Joins Talespin

Talespin announces the acquisition of premium game development studio Sticky Studios.

February 18, 2019

Soft skills training

Becoming Better Humans: Using Virtual Human Technology for Interpersonal Skill Development

Talespin announces new virtual human soft skills training technology to teach critical leadership and communication skills.