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

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 […]

AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz

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

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