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
How to watch GamesBeat Summit 2020
Here’s how to watch GamesBeat Summit on YouTube, Twitch, and Mixer, but also in Oculus Venues and in a Hearo.live communal voicechat room. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeff Grubb
Magic Leap’s consumer retreat is good news for the AR/XR industry
Bad news for one of the tech industry’s biggest unicorns will likely improve the fortunes of its many rivals, freeing up people and cash for other projects. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
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
Chrome 81 arrives with Web NFC Origin Trial, AR features, and mixed images autoupgraded to HTTPS
Google Chrome 81 brings an Origin Trial of Web NFC for mobile, early Augmented Reality support, and mixed images autoupgraded to HTTPS. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Emil Protalinski
Strivr raises $30 million to bring VR training to the enterprise
Strivr, which creates a VR platform for companies to train their employees, has raised $30 million in a series B round of funding led by Georgian Partners. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Paul Sawers
Microsoft previews Azure Edge Zones for 5G carriers, private networks
The cloud computing giant is offering Azure installations at network edges, enabling ultra-low latency applications like mixed reality and industrial IoT. 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
Nokia adds 5G to worldwide IoT network, lets carriers test new sensors
Nokia’s global cellular network lets cellular carriers sell IoT sensors to enterprises; now it’s adding 5G and edge support to make the network faster. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz