Envisics, which makes AR holographic HUD technology for cars, has raised $50 million from a host of automotive giants including Hyundai, GM, and SAIC. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Paul Sawers
Envisics raises $50 million to bring AR holographic displays to car windshields
Envisics, which makes AR holographic HUD technology for cars, has raised $50 million from a host of automotive giants including Hyundai, GM, and SAIC. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Paul Sawers
HaptX wins $1.5 million NSF grant to create full-body haptics for VR
A leading maker of tactile gloves for VR has received government funding to develop a full-body haptic exoskeleton for both VR and robotic applications. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
Opensignal: U.S. 5G speeds slump as other countries leap ahead
U.S. carriers have spent plenty of time hyping 5G, but their network performance lags far behind other countries, in some cases trailing older 4G networks. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
Google rolls out earthquake detection and new in-car features for Android
Google announced updates heading to Android, including new Android for cars features and a Bedtime mode that reminds users when it’s time to sleep. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Kyle Wiggers
Researchers show holographic AR control system for autonomous drones
A Hong Kong-based team is using Microsoft’s HoloLens to create spatial 3D maps for live control of flying drones, replacing PC and joystick controls. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
Boeing will use Varjo VR to train astronauts for Starliner missions
Three astronauts will prepare for a 2021 flight to the International Space Station using high-res VR headsets and Unreal Engine spacecraft simulations. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
CES 2021 organizers are planning a physical event, but who will come?
The Consumer Technology Association is trying to move forward with a major in-person CES event in Las Vegas, but attendees might not want to show up. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
Holoride taps Russo Brothers and AR/VR pioneers for strategy board
The VR in-car entertainment company has recruited an all-star cast of advisors to take its unique hardware and software platform to the masses. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
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