This week, US augmented reality (AR) software development firm Niantic announced it has secured $300 million in funding, valuing the company at roughly $9 billion, according to reports. Niantic will use the awarded capital to expand on its powerful ‘Lightship’ AR software development kit (SDK), increase support for its preexisting apps, develop new immersive experiences, […]
What is Facebook’s Metaverse?
“Every new beginning comes from some other beginning’s end.” When Mark Zuckerberg concluded the Facebook Connect 2021 main keynote, he spoke about a better beginning. Facebook’s Metaverse is a promise of a futuristic tomorrow, where the rules of reality change to converge in a virtual world of your imagination. Simply put, Facebook’s Metaverse is a […]
HTC Vive Cosmos Elite Review: Take Control with Precise VR Tools
HTC Vive has quickly become one of the biggest names in the virtual reality (VR) landscape. Known for delivering incredible immersive experiences, the HTC Vive headsets are powerful, feature-rich, and ever-evolving. With the HTC Cosmos Elite, the company introduced a new “tethered” VR headset for the Cosmos line-up to address some of the issues with […]
YouTube Adds Option to Reuse Details from Previous Videos to Streamline Uploads, New Mobile Analytics
The option will streamline the upload process, especially for videos in a series.
11 Best Free Games And Experiences To Play First On Quest 2
So you’re getting into VR with Quest 2? Here’s our updated list of the best free games and experiences to try out first! (And let us know if you have any more suggestions to add)
Bean Stalker VR Is 30% Off Until December 1st
Every time you boot Bean Stalker VR from Steam there’s a new stalk to climb with different challenges and a new quest to beat — and the game is 30% off on Steam until December 1st. #partner
Waltz Of The Wizard To Add Voice Recognition On Quest In Upcoming Update
An update for Aldin Dynamic’s Waltz of the Wizard will add voice recognition functionality, allowing you to talk to characters and cast spells using your voice.
David Attenborough’s First Life Documentary Available In Oculus TV Now
Another David Attenborough documentary, First Life, is coming to Oculus TV, focusing on the origin of life on Earth.
The Essential Guide to Brand Reputation Analysis
Much of your company’s growth depends on discussions that take place in rooms you are not in or don’t even know exist. According to Gartner, nearly 52% of SMBs looking to buy software use user reviews to assess their options. Other studies found that customers read at least ten reviews before making a purchase, and […]
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Dent Reality Raises $3.4M to Bring AR Turn-by-turn Directions into Retail
Dent Reality, the UK-based augmented reality startup, announced it’s secured £2.5m (~$3.4m) in funding, something the company plans to use to further its efforts to bring phone-based AR navigation into the retail sector. The funding round was led by Pi Labs, with participation from Europe’s Sugar Capital, Silicon Valley’s 7Percent Ventures, and a number of […]
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