Today’s Tech Sightings:

A woman in Realities+D, a space for Virtual Reality content, smiles while watching the virtual reality film “Evolution of Verse” during the Sonar Festival in Barcelona, Spain, June 19, 2015. (Reuters)

Virtual Reality Will Change the World in 2016

Virtual reality (VR) technology continues to evolve, with the promise of immersing average consumers in first-hand experiences ranging from gaming to commerce to watching movies. Writer Eric Lancheres believes it is the way of the future.

9 Ways Millennials Are Driving Southeast Asia’s Tech Boom

Southeast Asia’s millennial generation is crucial for the growth of the region’s young tech sector. Mashable takes a closer look at this tech-savvy generation.

EU Clamps Down on Bitcoin, Anonymous Payments

A document obtained by Reuters reveals that European Union countries are planning a crackdown on cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and anonymous online payments following media reports that terrorists were using cryptocurrencies to fund their operations. EU interior and justice ministers are getting together in Brussels Friday for a crisis meeting.

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