Interplay, a startup developing a virtual reality and simulation platform for workplace training, has raised $18 million. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Kyle Wiggers
Magic Leap Founder Rony Abovitz Unveils New Startup to Build Virtual Humans
Rony Abovitz, founder of Magic Leap, is starting on a new path after his departure as CEO of the well-funded augmented reality company last year. Abovitz just unveiled his next project, a startup called Sun and Thunder, which aims to build what he calls “synthetic beings.” Founded late last year, Abovitz says the company’s first […]
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Virtual reality and simulation see an uptick during the pandemic
Panelists discussed the future of virtual reality and simulation technologies during GamesBeat’s Driving Game Growth & Into the Metaverse. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Kyle Wiggers
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
Google rolls out earthquake detection and new in-car features for Android
Google announced updates heading to Android, including new Android for cars features and a Bedtime mode that reminds users when it’s time to sleep. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Kyle Wiggers
AI-powered LucidPix 3D photo app launches after a million beta downloads
LucidPix has officially launched on iOS and Android as a 3D photo app after hitting a million downloads during its beta period. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
Facebook CTO says hiring matters for mitigating AI bias, but the company lacks AI research diversity stats
Facebook CTO Mike Schroepfer on the importance of diversity and hiring at Facebook to address algorithmic bias despite little evident diversity at Facebook. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Khari Johnson
Google’s Objectron uses AI to track 3D objects in 2D video
Google’s Objectron model can track 3D objects from 2D imagery, and it’s lightweight enough to run on any modern smartphone. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Kyle Wiggers
Inglobe supports the Advanced School in Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is, today, one of the hottest technology topics across different business communities thanks to the growing public attention towards the technical achievements in the field and the… AR Blog & Mirko Ferrari