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
Cuseum debuts Museum From Home AR experience for closed art galleries
Museums that have been closed or significantly limited in operations by the coronavirus pandemic now have a way to bring art directly into members‘ homes. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
HTC launches Vive Sync app to let remote teams collaborate in VR
HTC has launched a VR collaboration and meeting app for enterprises as the Taiwanese tech company looks to capitalize on the rapid shift to remote working. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Paul Sawers
Magic Leap announces layoffs and enterprise refocus to ensure second AR headset
The well-funded augmented reality company is trimming its workforce and targeting enterprise customers in an effort to guarantee its next-gen glasses ship. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
The DeanBeat: The game industry steps up in the fight against the coronavirus
As game companies go beyond survival mode, they are stepping up with charitable efforts, donations, and awareness campaigns. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
Oculus designer creates LED face mask to encourage social distancing
As the coronavirus spreads across the world, some people still don’t realize they’re getting too close to strangers. This mask helps spread the message. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
The DeanBeat: The game industry rolls with the punches of the coronavirus
Gaming has rolled with the punches of the coronavirus. It demonstrates how resilient game companies are and how they can adapt to almost anything. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
GWU uses VR to take you inside a coronavirus-damaged lung
George Washington University Hospital has turned a real life COVID-19 patient’s lung CT scan into a virtual reality visualization of the deadly disease. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
HTC holds virtual media event, sends coronavirus balloons into crowd for selfies
A virtual conference for HTC’s Vive ecosystem included a bizarre segment where the audience was asked to pose for a selfie with coronavirus particles. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
How AR and remote video could assist technical support teams during the coronavirus outbreak
AR and remote video technology could assist technical support teams during the coronavirus outbreak by helping them maintain social distancing. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Paul Sawers