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Varjo Raises $54M Financing to Support Its Retina-Quality VR/AR Headsets for Enterprise

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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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Pimax Introduces Trial Payment Model to Let Customers Try New Headsets Before Paying Full Price

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The company calls its new scheme the “Trial Payment, Final Payment” model, as outlined in a recent announcement , making it available first in select regions including the US, Canada, EU, UK, Australia, and New Zealand. The new payment model is slated to go into effect on its website sometime this week.

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Reverb G2 Omnicept, with Eye, Mouth, & Heart Rate Sensors, Priced at $1,250 for May Launch

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Alongside the headset, HP also detailed the Omnicept software, which is a layer on top of the sensors which allow for interpretation and integration of sensor data into VR applications. Software Price. USA, Canda, UK, Germany, France, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Australia. Software License. Image courtesy HP. Omnicept SDK.

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SteamVR Adds Tundra Tracker Support, First Shipments to Backers Expected in November

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

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Vantari VR Expands Training Solution to Middle East, Italy

XR Today - Virtual Reality

Virtual reality (VR) medical training firm Vantari VR has begun rolling out its software platform across the Middle East and Italy to help democratise medical training worldwide, the company announced last week. This aims to enhance the industry by launching its direct-to-clinician access to the platform, along with previous models.

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VR Construction Platform Points to Future of Enterprise Training

XR Today - Virtual Reality

The University of South Australia’s new SiteSeer virtual reality platform demonstrates how immersive technology can transform technical training in ways that address persistent business challenges.

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Facebook Accidentally Blocks Its Own Page in Australia Following News Ban

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Facebook blocked dozens of charity groups, nonprofit organizations, and even random big box retailers in Australia late Wednesday (early Thursday, local time), a move that appears to be collateral damage from Facebook’s ban on news in the country. Facebook even briefly blocked its own page in Australia, according to … Read more.

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