Wave, the virtual concert company that has teamed up to do live music in virtual settings with John Legend and others, has raised $30 million in funding. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
Sunglasses-sized Tobii Pro Glasses 3 will make eye tracking comfortable
A leading maker of eye-tracking hardware has created an enterprise-ready wearable that’s as easy to wear as a pair of regular sunglasses. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
Seek patents creation of cross-platform AR assets from ‘any’ 3D models
A leading AR tool developer has won a potentially key patent on creating multi-platform, multi-OS AR assets from any of over 30 existing 3D model formats. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
Magic Leap CEO Rony Abovitz is stepping down
Magic Leap founder Rony Abovitz confirmed he has raised a new round of funding, and he also said that he will step down as the CEO. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
HP Reverb G2 virtual reality headset arrives this fall for $600
HP unveiled the HP Reverb G2 VR headset with high-resolution specs that the company hopes will make it appealing to enterprise users and consumers. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
Cirrus Logic’s sensors will bring better touch feedback to game gadgets
Cirrus Logic is launching new sensor chips that will bring better touch feedback, or haptics, to all kinds of gadgets including gaming devices. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
Qualcomm expects all-in-one 5G XR viewers in 1-4 years, glasses in 5-10
The key chipmaker behind AR and VR headsets is preparing for a three-stage rollout as XR wearables transition from phone-tethered to standalone 5G glasses. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
Adventure Lab launches co-op VR escape rooms with live hosts
Adventure Lab is launching virtual reality experiences where you can go on an adventure with your friends, accompanied by a human guide. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
Resolution Games sets the table for VR game Cook-Out: A Sandwich Tale
Resolution Games, creators virtual reality games that have had millions of downloads, is showing off gameplay for Cook-Out: A Sandwich Tale. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
Mental wellness becomes a forefront issue for game professionals during pandemic
Mental wellness for gaming professionals has become a forefront issue as we all work in self-isolation at our homes, mental health advocates say. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi