Interplay, a startup developing a virtual reality and simulation platform for workplace training, has raised $18 million. 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
This HoloLens 2 app is helping doctors learn how to ID coronavirus
A new HoloLens 2 app uses volumetric capture of a COVID-19 patient, that this is helping doctors and nurses in the U.K. safely identify symptoms. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jamie Feltham, Upload VR
AmazeVR debuts COVID-era concert platform for VR or in-person viewing
If you’ve been missing live concerts since the COVID-19 pandemic began, AmazeVR has a 3D experience that you can enjoy in small groups or at home. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
NHS finds VR training boosts coronavirus frontline worker performance
A study commissioned by the U.K.’s National Health Service suggests that VR training of COVID-19 frontline workers cuts anxiety and improves knowledge. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
CES 2021 organizers are planning a physical event, but who will come?
The Consumer Technology Association is trying to move forward with a major in-person CES event in Las Vegas, but attendees might not want to show up. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
Lenovo and Pico announce Mirage VR S3 all-in-one enterprise headset
Two top players in enterprise VR have teamed up to release an entry-level enterprise headset that delivers 4K resolution in a hygenic, multi-user package. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
Lenovo and Pico announce Mirage VR S3 all-in-one enterprise headset
Two top players in enterprise VR have teamed up to release an entry-level enterprise headset that delivers 4K resolution in a hygenic, multi-user package. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
HTC cofounder Peter Chou launches XRspace to bring social VR to the masses
Virtual reality (VR) has been given a renewed sense of purpose due to a global pandemic that has led billions of people to adapt to a new “remote” world order. And Peter Chou wants to be at the forefront of this resurgence. Chou, the HTC cofounder who stepped down from his CEO role at the […]
AR/VR – VentureBeat & Paul Sawers
How Mixed Reality can support Industry during the Covid-19 outbreak
The current pandemic situation has forced the subjects of the entire economic system to rethink work in many new ways and in no time. Even if the companies all reacted… AR Blog & Mirko Ferrari