Dean Takahashi, Ramez Naam, and Tim Chang talk about the connections and inspirations between science fiction, tech, and games. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
Hands-on: Looking Glass Portrait is a window into the holographic data era
Holographic 3D displays were once science fiction, but this near-final Looking Glass prototype is clearly ready to make holography mainstream. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
In 2020, neural chips helped smartphones finally eclipse pro cameras
When photographer Chase Jarvis coined the famous saying, “the best camera is the one you have with you,” he was revealing an unspoken truth: Even professionals carried point-and-shoot cameras despite owning DSLRs and dedicated video cameras. His message was that great photographers create compelling images with whatever they have on hand, but the sentiment wound up […]
Zwift raises $450 million for gamified fitness to cycle past Peloton
Zwift has raised an astounding $450 million to expand its online fitness platform for runners in direct competition with the likes of Peloton. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
Librestream raises $24 million to automate field technician tasks with AI
The Canadian augmented worker platform maker is increasing its AI investments and employee count to address growing demand for quick analysis of field data. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
Snap’s Lens Studio now supports custom ML-powered Snapchat Lenses
ML developers can bring recognition models to the popular AR platform, which is also adding plant, pet, and neighborhood recognition, plus voice search. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
Italian airport leads Europe in adopting AR thermal scanning helmets
Rome’s airport is the busiest in Italy, as well as the first in Europe to use thermal scanning AR helmets to check visitors for COVID-19 fever symptoms. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
Vuzix M400 AR glasses add Onsight Cube thermal scanner for coronavirus
A new wearable hardware-camera-software bundle will enable front line screeners to check body temperatures without using their hands or thermometers. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz