As the coronavirus spreads across the world, some people still don’t realize they’re getting too close to strangers. This mask helps spread the message. 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
Microsoft hires Apple 5G chief to develop new HoloLens and AI products
A former Apple 5G wireless executive has joined Microsoft to lead engineering for future mixed reality and AI products, including HoloLens devices. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
Facebook kills software updates for Samsung Gear VR
Facebook is ending software updates for the Samsung Gear VR. Further, users will no longer be able to access films or download the Oculus Video app. AR/VR – VentureBeat & David Heaney, UploadVR
Why Amber opened a new support studio in Guadalajara — How Games Make Money
Amber is a game-development agency that provides services to other studios. The company’s CEO Mihai Pohontu joins How Games Make Money for a conversation. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeff Grubb
Wi-Fi 6E and 5G will share 6GHz spectrum to supercharge wireless data
Wi-Fi 6E is set to make use of unlicensed 6GHz spectrum, but what does that really mean? And how is 5G involved? We explore the answers here. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
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
Niantic acquires GD.ai, which is mapping the world in 3D
Niantic has acquired 6D.ai, an augmented reality company that is building a 3D map of the world using only smartphone cameras. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
GamesBeat Decides 144: Mario turns 35 with multiple 3D remasters
Nintendo is going to celebrate Mario’s 35th anniversary this year with remasters of his 3D games, and we are very excited for that. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeff Grubb