Meta (formerly Facebook) pitched a flashy vision of the ‚metaverse‘ this week. But the company faces challenges in delivering on its vision. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Kyle Wiggers
How the metaverse will let you simulate everything
The metaverse isn’t just for games. Experts increasingly think it has applications in the enterprise, including for predictive maintenance. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Kyle Wiggers
The environmental impact of the metaverse?
Metaverse technologies could transform the way we work. But the impact on the environment could be significant, if it’s not addressed early. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Kyle Wiggers
How the metaverse could transform upskilling in the enterprise
Enterprises are considering — or already — embracing metaverse technologies for upskilling and training. But challenges stand in the way. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Kyle Wiggers
Facebook introduces dataset and benchmarks to make AI more ‘egocentric’
Facebook’s latest long-term research project, Ego4D, focuses on developing AI with an ‚egocentric,‘ first-person perspective. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Kyle Wiggers
Xerox-backed field service startup CareAR raises $10M
CareAR, an AI- and AR-powered field service platform, has raised $10 million from ServiceNow at a $700 million valuation. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Kyle Wiggers
TechSee’s AI can recognize devices and guide users through setup
TechSee’s new Eve Cortex platform leverages AI, machine learning, and augmented reality to help users set up new devices. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Kyle Wiggers
Facebook’s AI can copy the style of text in photos from a single word
Facebook’s TextStyleBrush is an AI system that can replicate the style of fonts and handwriting to replace arbitrary text in images. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Kyle Wiggers
Eys3D raises $7M for AI edge sensor technology
Eys3D, a company developing sensors to detect depth, motion, and more at the edge, has raised $7 million in venture capital. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Kyle Wiggers
Productiv, which develops software that helps enterprises manage SaaS apps, raises $45M
Productiv, a startup developing a platform to manage software-as-a-service apps, has raised $45 million in funding. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Kyle Wiggers