Panelists discussed the future of virtual reality and simulation technologies during GamesBeat’s Driving Game Growth & Into the Metaverse. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Kyle Wiggers
Informatica deal with French health research agency highlights role of data in pandemic fight
Informatica announced a deal with France’s major health research agency to help better organize its data in the fight against Covid-19. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Chris O'Brien
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
Apple and Facebook spin antitrust claims: ‘We’re misunderstood’
ANALYSIS: In late July, a Congressional subcommittee successfully compelled four major tech company CEOs to formally answer questions over allegedly monopolistic business practices — a public spectacle marred only by COVID-19-related isolation of the attendees. Amazon, Facebook, and Google faced some of the heaviest questioning, but Apple certainly didn’t walk away untouched, as it was peppered with evidence […]
XRSI releases VR/AR user privacy framework, citing ‘urgent’ need
As mixed reality becomes more popular, developers can gather untold quantities of personal data, and one group is suggesting a responsible alternative. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
Facebook is killing Oculus accounts, starting in October
New Oculus device users will need Facebook accounts, while existing device users can keep their Oculus accounts for two years before they stop working. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
Facebook is killing Oculus accounts, starting in October
New Oculus device users will need Facebook accounts, while existing device users can keep their Oculus accounts for two years before they stop working. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
Announcing the Women in AI Awards winners
Here are the winners of the second annual Women in AI Awards. The awards are part of VentureBeat’s continuing commitment to diversity in AI. AR/VR – VentureBeat & VB Staff
Apple’s ARKit 4 introduces new depth capabilities and expands face tracking to more devices
Apple announced ARKit 4.0 during its 2020 Worldwide Developers Conference, bringing a slate of augmented reality improvements. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Kyle Wiggers