On the GamesBeat Decides podcast, editors Mike Minotti and Jeff Grubb discuss Gamescom news including Halo Infinite’s release date. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeff Grubb
The metaverse’s appeal hinges on its designers and hosts
It’s going to take hundreds of creative professionals years to bring the metaverse from a sci-fi concept to reality. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Doron Nir
Facebook unveils Horizon Workrooms for remote co-working in VR
Facebook is launching its open beta for Horizon Workrooms, a way for people to work together remotely in groups with VR headsets. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
VR sequel Lone Echo II delayed
Developer Ready At Dawn announced today that is is delaying Lone Echo II, which was set to launch on August 24 for Oculus devices. It does not have a new release date, but it is coming later this year. The original Lone Echo came out in 2017. It is one of the most critically acclaimed […]
Nanoport launches Titan Haptics with magnetic touch feedback
Nanoport is launching its Titan Haptics division to create haptics, or touch feedback, for virtual buttons in smartphones. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
Star Wars: Tales From the Galaxy’s Edge — Last Call is coming this fall to Oculus Quest
ILMxLab and Facebook’s Oculus division said that Star Wars: Tales From the Galaxy’s Edge — Last Call is coming to the Oculus Quest. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
Nvidia opens its ‘metaverse for engineers’ by adding millions of Blender users to Omniverse
Nvidia hopes to expand the Omniverse with the addition of millions of Blender users who use a simple tool to create 3D imagery. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
Thirdverse raises $20M and names Gumi founder Hironao Kunimitsu as CEO
Thirdverse raised $20 million and named Gumi founder Hironao Kunimitsu as CEO as he focuses on virtual reality and the metaverse. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
How Tobii is expanding eye-tracking into new markets
Anand Srivatsa is the new CEO of Tobii, which is trying to find new applications for its groundbreaking eye-tracking technology. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
Ryff raises $11.7M for its real-time brand integration
Ryff has raised $11.7 million for its business of inserting brand advertisements into commercials, live broadcasts, and streams in real time. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi