The location-aware social sharing platform believes the next frontier for AI assistants will be proactively sharing context-specific audio via headphones. 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
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
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
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
GamesBeat Decides 156: June NPD, Ghost of Tsushima, and more
GamesBeat Decides talks about Paper Mario and Ghost of Tsushima, but first the crew tackles the latest news, like the latest NPD report. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeff Grubb
Verizon advances 5G edge computing with IBM deal, interoperability specs
Edge computing will be critically important to delivering highly responsive cellular services in the 5G era, and Verizon is pushing the industry forward. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
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
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