2021
Multi-user VR universe Sensorium Galaxy launches closed beta of its PRISM & MOTION virtual worlds
In Virtual Reality News April 6, 2021 – Sensorium Corporation has recently announced the closed beta launch of Sensorium Galaxy (SG), a social virtual reality (VR) platform that provides users with access to a multi-user …
2021
Trimble Technology Lab established at Florida International University to expand students’ access to XR technology
In Augmented Reality News April 5, 2021 – Trimble, a provider of hardware and software solutions (including augmented reality visualization solutions) for industry and enterprise, and Florida International University (FIU), have recently announced that they …
2021
Augmedics raises $36 million in Series C financing to continue commercialization of its Augmented Reality surgical imaging platform
In Augmented Reality News April 2, 2021 – Augmedics, a provider of augmented reality (AR) surgical image guidance systems, has this week announced that it has raised USD$36 million in a Series C financing. The …
2021
Looking Glass XR launches Kickstarter campaign to ramp up production of its VR PowerWall solution
In Virtual Reality News April 02, 2021 – Looking Glass XR, a provider of augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) software and hardware solutions, has announced the launch of its ‘VR PowerWall’ solution for charging and …
2021
US Army awards Microsoft $22 billion IVAS contract to deliver Augmented Reality technology to US Soldiers
In Augmented Reality and Mixed Reality News April 1, 2021 – The United States Army has recently announced that it has awarded Microsoft Corporation a fixed price production agreement to manufacture the Integrated Visual Augmentation …
2021
Spatial announces significant updates to its VR collaboration platform and aims to make it “as ubiquitous as Google Docs”
In Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality News April 1, 2021 – Augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) collaboration platform, Spatial, which turns any room into a 3D workspace to help connect remote teams, has today announced …
2021
Pico Studios to partner with global developers to bring VR apps and games to users of Pico’s 6DoF headsets in Asia
In Virtual Reality News March 31, 2021 – Pico Interactive, a provider of virtual reality (VR) and enterprise solutions, has today announced that its publishing division – Pico Studios – is partnering with global developers …
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PTC announces ‘Area Targets’ addition to its Vuforia platform for AR experiences for spaces up to 300,000 sq ft
In Augmented Reality News March 31, 2021 – PTC, a provider of digital solutions for industry and manufacturing, has this week announced the newest addition to its Vuforia enterprise augmented reality (AR) platform with the …
2021
ImagineAR signs Augmented Reality partnership agreement with Brazil’s Clube Atlético Mineiro football club
In Augmented Reality News March 31, 2021 – ImagineAR Inc., a provider of augmented reality (AR) solutions that enable sports teams, businesses and enterprises to instantly create their own AR mobile campaigns, has recently announced …
2021
Vuzix and TechSee announce partnership to deliver Augmented Reality remote assist to field service technicians
In Augmented Reality News March 30, 2021 – Vuzix Corporation, a supplier of smart glasses and augmented reality (AR) technology and products, has today announced a new partnership with TechSee, a provider of intelligent visual …
2021
Magic Leap announces Anuj Gosalia as its new Chief Software and Cloud Officer
In Augmented Reality and Mixed Reality News March 29, 2021 – Magic Leap has today announced that it is expanding its leadership team, adding Anuj Gosalia as its new Chief Software and Cloud Officer. The …
2021
Iristick Smart Glasses used in pilot project aimed at innovating the airfreight industry
In Augmented Reality News March 29, 2021 – Iristick, a provider of augmented reality (AR) smart glasses developed for industry, announced last year that it had partnered with Aviapartner and Air Cargo Belgium to introduce …
2021
Vuzix receives order from healthcare and surgical training provider for its M400 Augmented Reality Smart Glasses
In Augmented Reality News March 26, 2021 – Vuzix Corporation, a supplier of smart glasses and augmented reality (AR) technology and products, has recently announced that it has received an initial deployment order totaling approximately …
2021
Sandbox VR announces first new LBE VR location in Las Vegas after reemerging from bankruptcy last year
In Virtual Reality News March 25, 2021 – After reemerging from bankruptcy at the end of 2020, location-based entertainment (LBE) provider Sandbox VR has today announced that it has signed a contract to open …
2021
UK water company Anglian Water awards Edg VR contract for bespoke Virtual Reality training solution
In Virtual Reality News March 25, 2021 – UK water company Anglian Water Services Ltd. has recently announced that it has awarded Edg VR Ltd. a software contract for the supply of a learning experience …
2021
AppliedVR announces $29 Million in Series A funding as it pursues full FDA approval for its therapeutic VR solution
In Virtual Reality News March 24, 2021 – AppliedVR, a provider of virtual reality (VR) therapeutics and immersive treatments, has announced USD $29 million in Series A funding, bringing its total funds raised to date …
2021
Nintendo partners with Niantic to jointly develop more Augmented Reality gaming apps, starting with Pikmin
In Augmented Reality News March 23, 2021 – Nintendo has today announced that it has partnered with augmented reality (AR) technology company Niantic, Inc. to jointly develop apps that combine Niantic’s real-world AR technology with …
2021
Blippar closes $5 million pre-Series A funding round led by Chroma Ventures and West Coast Capital
In Augmented Reality News March 23, 2021 – Blippar, a provider of augmented reality (AR) products and services for brands, has today announced that it has closed a USD$5 million funding round. The pre-Series A …