Tilt Five has raised $7.5 million in funding to build its augmented reality glasses so that fans can play tabletop board games in AR. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
Two Bit Circus launches Remote virtual game show as pandemic keeps it from reopening
Two Bit Circus has launched an interactive virtual game show called Remote that it hopes will entertain people online. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
TechSee raises $30 million to streamline field service work with AR and computer vision
TechSee, a startup employing AI and computer vision to streamline field service work, raised $30 million to expand its reach. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Kyle Wiggers
5G and edge computing help retailers work smarter behind the scenes
Retailers can use edge computing, fed by 5G-capable IoT endpoints, to give their customers a safer, more convenient shopping experience. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Chris Angelini
Microsoft’s PIVOT haptics research might improve how we throw balls in VR
The latest VR haptics research from Microsoft — called “PIVOT” — could makes movements such as throwing balls appear more realistic. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Ian Hamilton, UploadVR
Our PlayStation 5 is coming, Hideo Kojima’s new game, and more | GamesBeat Decides 169
GamesBeat Decides episode 169 is here and so is the PlayStation 5 … and some other stuff. Please skip that part of the podcast. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeff Grubb
Half-Life: Alyx mod puts BioShock’s Rapture into VR
The latest jaw-dropping Half-Life: Alyx mod brings the iconic world of BioShock’s Rapture to VR for the first time. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jamie Feltham, Upload VR
Unity promises initial OpenXR platform support by the end of 2020
A leading 3D engine used by apps, games, and mixed reality experiences will soon see even wider cross-platform support. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
The DeanBeat: Our next game event focuses on growth and the metaverse
With the help of partner Facebook, GamesBeat’s next big game conference will take place on January 26-27 and cover growth and the metaverse. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
Verizon brings Smithsonian artifacts into AR, invites teams to redefine museums
Supporting the Smithsonian’s Open Access initiative, Verizon is offering augmented reality museum experiences at home, with plans to do more. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz