Echo3D has raised $5.5 million for cloud authoring of 3D, augmented reality, and virtual reality content. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
For the metaverse to grow, mobile digital identities are necessary
Companies that want to attract users will need to enable them to carry their digital identity across the metaverse regardless of platform. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jaime Bosch, Voicemod
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
Pokémon Go developer Niantic acquires AR focused studio NZXR
Pokemon Go developer Niantic has acquired the New Zealand based, XR focused developer NZXR to push the limits of future AR games. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Erron Kelly
Mojo Vision unveils latest augmented reality contact lens prototype
Mojo Vision created a new prototype of its Mojo Lens AR contact lenses. This smart contact lens will bring „invisible computing“ to life. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
The DeanBeat: What to expect at GDC 2022
I’m looking forward to the Game Developers Conference 2022 event next week at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
GameDriver releases Eponymous IX, receives seed funding
GameDriver makes software that automates the QA process for game developers. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jason McMaster
HTC unveils its Viverse vision of the metaverse
Cher Wang, chairwoman of virtual reality hardware maker HTC, unveiled her company’s vision of the metaverse, known as Viverse. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
AI Weekly: Meta’s flashy, AI-powered vision of the metaverse brushes over concerns
Meta (formerly Facebook) pitched a flashy vision of the ‚metaverse‘ this week. But the company faces challenges in delivering on its vision. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Kyle Wiggers
Jason Rubin on Meta’s strategy for the metaverse
Jason Rubin, head of content for Meta, talks with GamesBeat’s Dean Takahashi about the company’s strategy for the metaverse. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi