Facebook’s Oculus division showed off 12 virtual reality games at its first branded Oculus Gaming Showcase event. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
ProGlove promotes worker well-being with human digital twin technology
ProGlove is protecting factory workers by pairing its ergonomic barcode scanner with tools that can build a human digital twin. AR/VR – VentureBeat & George Lawton
Why a Cedars-Sinai hospital and BP use facial recognition (exclusive)
Facial recogntion is widely used in entertainment, finance, and retail in various ways tp boost building security and stop criminal activity. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Reuters
How vertical location improves operational efficiency
From food delivery services to safety apps, 3D location technology is about to transform 2D technology. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Debra Sharp
Why Microsoft’s new AI acquisition is a big deal
Microsoft’s acquisition of Nuance signals the tech giant’s AI strategy in Azure, self-driving cars, and other products beyond health care AI. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Ben Dickson
Oculus launches subscriptions on Oculus Quest VR headsets
Facebook’s Oculus division has launched premium subscriptions on its Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest 2 virtual reality headsets. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
USC Games Expo will highlight 70 student games on May 15
The USC Games Expo will debut more than 70 student-made games on May 15 in a livestreamed online-only event at noon Pacific time. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
Video conferencing company Touchcast uses AI to add context to conversations
Touchcast is using Nvidia’s Maxine to add AI to video conferencing, such as curating content by themes and using mixed reality sets. AR/VR – VentureBeat & George Lawton
Epic Games raises $1B for long-term metaverse plans, with $200M from Sony
Epic Games has raised another $1 billion to fund its plans to build a metaverse, with Sony contributing $200 million. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
Oculus plans a virtual reality gaming showcase for April 21
Facebook said its Oculus division will hold a virtual reality gaming showcase on April 21. The event will feature new VR games. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi