Road to VR

OCTOBER 22, 2020

million Series A investment, something the company says will allow them to both expand the current product to Oculus Quest 2, and set up partnerships with institutions in Spain, South America, and other markets affected by the COVID-19 pandemic. Immerse , a language learning startup focusing on teaching English in VR, has secured a $1.5

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

One of these places is Latin America. For instance… do you know that there are many difficulties related to getting and using a VR headset in South America? A moment from the VR DAY 2022(Image by Oscar Cartagena) I would like to explore with you the problem of XR headsets in Latin America.

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VRScout

MARCH 31, 2022

Cix Liv , founder of VR fitness app YUR and mixed reality software LIV , and Bart Trzynadlowski , who won the 2021 OpenCV Spatial AI Competition for North America with his at-home VR laser tag experience , are launching a sports metaverse they hope will set the stage for a new generation of VR-powered spectator sports.

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VRScout

JUNE 1, 2020

Running on the VR S3, this software allows employers to manage applications on a global scale with the support of a professional IT support team. “VR ” The Lenovo Mirage VR S3 will be available for purchase Q3 2020 in North America, China, Japan, United Kingdom, France, and Spain for under $450 (North America price).

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VRScout

JANUARY 11, 2022

Using the VIVE Focus 3, clinicians are able to meet with patients in a virtual treatment room created through XRHealth’s preloaded software. Image Credit: HTC. The patient, who accesses the treatment room through a Vive Flow , can talk with a medical expert in real-time about their progress.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 12, 2020

The company says it will use the funds to accelerate the global expansion and development of its XR hardware and software products. Varjo, the Helsinki, Finland-based creators of high pixel density VR/AR headsets for enterprise, today announced it’s closed a $54 million Series C funding round.

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VRScout

APRIL 22, 2020

The company normally provides immersive hardware and software solutions for enterprise customers in industries such as healthcare, construction, automotive, and manufacturing. Its MR glasses and AR software platforms are currently used by companies like Verizon, Department of Defense, and Boeing.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 1, 2022

gen 1 port and Meta’s PC VR software. There’s no pricing or ship date yet on D-Link’s VR Air Bridge; D-Link says it will be available in North America “soon” We’ll be keeping our eye out nearing Connect 2022 , Meta’s XR developer conference which takes place October 11th.

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ARPost

AUGUST 27, 2020

See Also: Lenovo Updates XR Software and Hardware Package for a Memorable School Year. As the global health crisis continues to disrupt classes, we can expect NexTech AR to create other virtual learning solutions for schools across North America. They can also use them anytime they want.

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GizModo VR

MARCH 2, 2021

Glitch, the software company behind Trello and Stack Overflow, now has a collective bargaining agreement with the Communications Workers of America (CWA). The news is extraordinary, not just because they claim to be the first software workers to have secured a collective bargaining agreement, but because the lead-up… Read more.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 6, 2021

Here, my team and I created a light pair of mixed reality glasses on the market at just 300 grams – the X2 MR Glasses, providing an all-in-one hardware and software solution for all industries, including field services, healthcare, and automotive. FCC and CE requirements are needed for selling in America or Europe.

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Road to VR

MAY 22, 2023

A report from the Financial Times maintains Meta is currently in talks with AR headset creator Magic Leap to strike a multiyear deal, which could include intellectual property licensing and contract manufacturing of AR headsets in North America.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 27, 2021

Here’s the current shipping estimates from the company: November 10th : Early Bird Shipments begin for Americas Region. November 22nd : Early Bird Shipments begin for Europe, Japan, Australia, New Zealand & SE Asia. November 29th through December 31st : Regular Backer Shipments.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 9, 2020

PhotonLens will be focusing primarily on Europe and North America for our initial sales efforts,” PhotonLens CEO Patrick Liu said in an email to ARPost. The glasses themselves are similar to other models in the space or coming soon, though they will also be compatible with PhotonLens controllers and software.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

It is its Reality Labs division, the same one working on XR headsets, that is developing the hardware and the software for these AI-powered robots that can handle everyday household tasks. The company plans to roll out the features as part of a software upgrade and they could be available in beta version for developers as soon as this week.

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Tech Trends VR

APRIL 27, 2020

The company normally provides immersive hardware and software solutions for enterprise customers in industries such as healthcare, construction, automotive, and manufacturing. Its MR glasses and AR software platforms are currently used by companies like Verizon, Department of Defense, and Boeing.

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VRScout

APRIL 10, 2022

One of the biggest banking institutions in America predicts that the metaverse will be a $13 trillion industry by 2030. Marketplaces for digital goods and NFT backed media”.

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VRScout

JULY 10, 2019

“One of the automotive industry’s greatest challenges is to develop intelligent concepts for human-machine interaction,” stated Jens Brandt, head of business unit Instrumentation & Driver HMI, Continental North America, in an official release. “To Image Credit: Continental / Leia Inc. co-founder and CEO, in the official release.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

OCTOBER 30, 2024

It also comes with additional real-time command features, including remote device control , live screen monitoring, remote reboots, and multi-software updates. Furthermore, the PICO 4 Ultra Enterprise edition, designed for workplace use, will be sold through official partners across Europe, Africa, North America, Australia, and New Zealand.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

NOVEMBER 8, 2016

Adobe is a software mainstay that serves as the foundation of a lot of creative and business ventures and developments, so it’s no surprise they’ve been quickly getting their foot in the door when it comes to virtual reality. Now, we have a new addition to Adobe’s VR initiative: CloverVR.

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Road to VR

MAY 24, 2018

With the funding, Nolo VR says they will “continue to optimize the software, hardware, and content platforms,” and will also soon release their own 6DOF mobile VR app platform, dubbed Nolo Home. The Series A was led by the Menlo Park-based BlueRun Ventures , and included Nigeria-based Lotus Capital. Image courtesy Nolo VR.

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VRScout

APRIL 11, 2019

As passionate YouTubers and Nintendo fanatics dig into the meat and potatoes of the new VR Toy-Con Kit, some are discovering humorous easter eggs scattered throughout the software; one of which pays homage to Nintendo’s first attempt at VR gaming. — Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) April 5, 2019. .

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Upload VR

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Back in September, Microsoft and Palmer Luckey's Anduril announced that Anduril would provide some software for IVAS, its Lattice networked battlespace management system. Microsoft isn't completely out of the project, though.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MARCH 12, 2024

DPVR, a Chinese VR hardware and software education solution provider, is entering a strategic partnership with ASI Corporation to expand its global market reach to the United States and Canadian regions. The modular design of the headset allows users to swap components to customize their hardware and software configurations.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 13, 2020

While events take place throughout the year and around the world, the main floor in America is in Santa Clara, California. In terms of events, participants, and opportunities to attend, Augmented World Expo (AWE) is the largest AR, VR and MR trade show out there. This year’s AWE USA is taking place on May 27-29.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

AUGUST 14, 2024

The funding will help ArborXR enhance its XR device and software management solutions. This week, extended reality mobile device and content management service ArborXR announced its gain of roughly $12 million in capital, bringing the firm’s total raised capital to more than $25 million – as of writing.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 24, 2017

VR revenue from software and services will increase by almost $1B this year. The report examines the market size and revenue of consumer VR hardware and software from 2016 and forecasts growth through to 2020. North America will be the fastest growing market as it reach $403M this year. billion in 2017, up 142% year-over-year.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

“It was an amazing two decades starting with driving EV-DO technology adoption in Latin America to running Qualcomm’s XR business. Samsung, Google, and Qualcomm are publicly partnered on that project , with the expectation that Qualcomm will make the chips, Samsung will make the hardware, and Google will make the software.

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VRScout

JANUARY 7, 2019

Acording to General Manager of HTC Vive America, Dan O’Brien, the device is powered by PC, but teased possible mobile functionality. The strange-looking headset features four separate cameras and a pair of motion controllers baring a slight resemblance to the Oculus Touch system. VIVE REALITY SYSTEM.

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Road to VR

MAY 9, 2019

Like years prior, the accelerator program is spread out across Asia, North America, Europe, and the Middle East. Primitive is providing businesses with VR collaboration for distributed software teams. Visby builds foundational holographic imaging software that puts the ‘real’ in extended reality.

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Road to VR

MAY 21, 2019

Breton is tasked with leading the strategy for creation and delivery of AR/VR software, which is targeting businesses in healthcare, training, and entertainment. A long-time games industry veteran, Breton started his career in product development at Sega of America in the mid-90s. Joel Breton, Image courtesy Sixense.

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GizModo VR

OCTOBER 6, 2021

The European Parliament has called for EU lawmakers to institute a ban on law enforcement’s use of facial recognition, as well as other surveillance tools commonly used in the course of algorithm-driven predictive policing. Read more.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JULY 8, 2024

Dan O’Brien, HTC VIVE’s President of Americas , recently spoke with XR Today to discuss the latest opportunity for XR solutions to change the financial sector, security hurdles, and the five-year journey which led to XR becoming a tool for finance. The financial sector appears to be surging, but with it come new hurdles.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 2, 2017

Dan O’Brien, Vive general manager for the Americas, revealed to The Rolling Stone that Valve was still “very committed” to the promise of delivering its three VR games: “I manage the relationship with Valve,” O’Brien says. We don’t know if one of the games is going to be Half-Life 3.

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ARVR

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

Bank of America has decided to scale up its adoption of VR technologies after completing a pilot project that involved 400 people, according to TechCrunch. Customers will have a personalized chat with any bank personnel for any service. This is precisely what its creators envisioned when launching their virtual world in 2017.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

AUGUST 31, 2023

More on Strivr Strivr supplies a vast range of US clients – including leading US brands such as Bank of America, Verizon, and retail giant Walmart – with immersive training solutions.

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ARPost

JUNE 17, 2021

The company PhotonLens was announced in November of 2020 to bring consumer AR to the world, specifically the Americas and Europe. More on Software and Content. During the launch event, we also learned more about the software. It was also revealed that the compute unit will work with Wi-Fi and 5G data connections.

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