Sandbox VR laid off all its employees and shut its social VR locations down around the world. But now it’s back, and will open in Las Vegas. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
MeetinVR launches collaborative meetings app in Oculus Store
MeetinVR has launched its app for collaborative meetings in virtual reality. It is available in the Oculus Store today. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
Adhawk Microsystems launches camera-less eye-tracking sensors for AR/VR
AdHawk Microsystems is launching eye-tracking for AR and VR systems using sensors that don’t require slow and expensive cameras. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
Virtuix raises $11 million on SeedInvest for Omni One VR treadmill
Virtuix said it has raised $11 million from 4,000 investors on the SeedInvest equity crowdfunding platform for its Omni One VR treadmill. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
Qualcomm launches XR1 AR Smart Viewer platform
Qualcomm has launched its latest augmented reality (AR) prototype platform based on the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR1 platform. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
Nreal unveils enterprise edition of mixed-reality glasses
Nreal is unveiling a new mixed-reality headset for enterprise users, and it is also launching its Nreal Light model in additional countries. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
Interplay raises $18 million for enterprise-focused VR training solutions
Interplay, a startup developing a virtual reality and simulation platform for workplace training, has raised $18 million. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Kyle Wiggers
GamesBeat + Oculus present: “Science fiction, tech, and games” in VR
Science fiction, tech, and games inspire each other; what was once science fiction is becoming technological fact. AR/VR – VentureBeat & VB Staff
60 Oculus virtual reality titles have generated more than $1 million in revenue
Facebook’s Oculus division has picked up momentum, and the company said more 60 virtual reality games and apps on the Oculus Quest VR headset platform have generated more than $1 million in revenue. In a blog post, Facebook Reality Labs’ Mike Verdu said that six titles have generated more than $10 million in revenue on […]
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