Niantic has launched an augmented reality (AR) demo game called Codename: Urban Legends for 5G wireless networks. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
COVID has moved us closer to an industrial AR and VR revolution
I have seen the future, and I am here to tell you, the industrial AR and VR revolution is primed. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Craig Williams, Ciena
Switch Pro gets new chip, Xbox buying Discord, Monster Hunter Rise | GB Decides 189
GamesBeat Decides returns with more talk about Switch Pro and Discord acquisition news. Oh, and Mike got his vaccine. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeff Grubb
The DeanBeat: How Sandbox VR will test our willingness to visit VR entertainment centers
After surviving bankruptcy, Sandbox VR got back to its business of creating VR entertainment centers in retail locations. It has reopened two locations and will open a new one in the Grand Canal Shoppes in the Venetian Resort in Las Vegas by the early summer. This is one of the things I never expected to […]
Sandbox VR will open VR spot in Las Vegas, bouncing back from bankruptcy
Sandbox VR laid off all its employees and shut its social VR locations down around the world. But now it’s back, and will open in Las Vegas. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
MeetinVR launches collaborative meetings app in Oculus Store
MeetinVR has launched its app for collaborative meetings in virtual reality. It is available in the Oculus Store today. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
Social gaming platform Rec Room raises $100M at $1.25B valuation
Social gaming platform Rec Room has raised $100 million at a $1.25 billion valuation. The funding is a win for user-generated content. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
Minecraft Earth shuts down, but AR gaming should bounce back
Minecraft Earth’s shutdown is a blow to AR gaming, but it’s poised to bounce back by 2026 if it follows these tips. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Lalit Sharma
A Pikmin AR mobile game is coming from Nintendo and the Pokémon Go team
Pikmin AR is a new app from Nintendo and Niantic that is the result of a partnership between the two companies. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeff Grubb
Adhawk Microsystems launches camera-less eye-tracking sensors for AR/VR
AdHawk Microsystems is launching eye-tracking for AR and VR systems using sensors that don’t require slow and expensive cameras. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi