Unity CEO John Riccitiello said there will be millions of destinations in the metaverse over time, much like there are millions of websites. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
8th Wall is offering AR/VR developers new features and tools
8th Wall is offering a host of new features to AR and VR developers in what feels like a huge push towards making the Metaverse workable. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Erron Kelly
Helpshift launches free plan for metaverse customer support
Helpshift, a maker of customer support services, has launched its first free plan for metaverse customer support. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
PGA Tour and Quintar expand augmented reality relationship
The PGA Tour enhances live attendance with an AR app for iOS devices, improving interactivity with the sport and entertainment AR/VR – VentureBeat & Agasicles Stamas
Varjo launches Reality Cloud platform so you can virtually visit a real place via ‘teleportation’
jo has launched its Varjo Reality Cloud platform, which enables someone to visit a place in virtual reality from a remote location. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
Meta’s Reality Labs loses $2.96B on $695M in revenues in Q1 VR results
Meta’s first-quarter results showed us VR losses are widening even as its VR hardware and software sales grow. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
Meta partners with Smithsonian on VR moonwalk exhibit
Meta is partnering with the Smithsonian to allow visitors to explore the Moon’s surface via a Meta Quest 2 headset. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Rachel Kaser
Meta unveils its first physical retail store near its headquarters
Meta is opening its first physical retail store at its headquarters in Burlingame, California. Is it the first in a chain? AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
Tower 26 venture fund will invest $50M in VR games and the metaverse
Veteran game investor Jon Goldman has raised a $50 million venture capital fund dubbed Tower 26 to invest in extended reality startups. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
Meta Quest Gaming Showcase reveals Ghostbusters VR and other games
Meta today held its Quest Gaming showcase, revealing several games including Ghostbusters, Among Us, and RE4’s The Mercenaries. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Rachel Kaser