2021
Praxis Labs raises $15.5M in Series A financing round to scale its Virtual Reality diversity, equity and inclusion learning platform
In Virtual Reality News October 20, 2021 – Praxis Labs, a provider of a diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) learning platform designed to train employees through virtual reality (VR) experiences, has this week announced that …
2021
Snap Inc. and Google partner to bring new “Quick Tap to Snap” feature for Snapchat to Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro phones
In Augmented Reality News October 19, 2021 – At today’s Pixel Fall Launch event, Snap Inc. has announced a new feature on Google’s brand new flagship Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro phones called “Quick …
2021
Facbook to create 10,000 new jobs within the EU over the next five years to help build the metaverse
In General XR News October 18, 2021 – Facebook has announced that as part of its work to develop its own metaverse, it is planning to create 10,000 new high-skilled jobs within the European Union …
2021
HTC unveils new ‘VIVE Flow’ Virtual Reality glasses that are pitched as a lifestyle device
In Virtual Reality News October 14, 2021 – HTC VIVE has today unveiled its newest virtual reality (VR) device with the launch of the ‘VIVE Flow’, a compact, lightweight immersive glasses device, designed with comfort …
2021
8i and 8th Wall showcase integrated solution for livestreaming Holograms in WebAR
In Augmented Reality News October 14, 2021 – 8i, a provider of technology for the capture, transformation and streaming of holograms (aka volumetric video or 3D video), and 8th Wall, a provider of an augmented …
2021
ThirdEye adds Go VR Immersive as reseller for its X2 Mixed Reality Glasses in Asia-Pacific region
In Mixed Reality News October 13, 2021 – ThirdEye, a provider of augmented and mixed reality (AR/MR) enterprise solutions, has recently announced the availability of its X2 MR Glasses for Go VR Immersive customers. Go …
2021
Cavrnus and The GRID Factory announce collaboration to deliver cloud-based XR solutions for enterprise
In General XR News October 13, 2021 – Cavrnus, Inc., a provider of extended reality (XR) solutions for enterprise, and The GRID Factory, an immersive technology integrator specialising in NVIDIA technologies, have recently announced the …
2021
SenseGlove begins worldwide shipping of its ‘Nova’ Haptic force-feedback gloves for professional VR/AR training and research
In Virtual Reality News October 13, 2021 – SenseGlove, a developer of force and haptic feedback gloves, has today announced that it has begun worldwide shipping of SenseGlove Nova, a new version of haptic force-feedback …
2021
Magic Leap announces $500 million in funding and shares new images of its Magic Leap 2 device for enterprise AR
In Augmented Reality and Mixed Reality News October 12, 2021 – Spatial computing company Magic Leap has this week announced that it has raised USD $500 million in funding at a post-money valuation of roughly …
2021
TeamViewer partners with Google Cloud to deliver enterprise Augmented Reality solutions on Google Glass
In Augmented Reality News October 12, 2021 – TeamViewer, a provider of remote connectivity and workplace digitalization solutions, has today announced a new partnership with Google Cloud to bring its augmented reality (AR) solutions to …
2021
Moth+Flame partners with National Urban League to develop Virtual Reality diversity training programs
In Virtual Reality News October 11, 2021 – Moth+Flame, a developer of immersive virtual reality (VR) training technology, and the National Urban League, a historic US civil rights organization based in New York City, have …
2021
DPVR announces collaboration with Veative to provide Virtual Reality educational solutions to STEM students
In Virtual Reality News October 7, 2021 – DPVR, a Shanghai based company that specialises in virtual reality (VR) device design and manufacturing, has this week announced that it is collaborating with Veative, a provider …
2021
Canon introduces new dual fisheye lens for stereoscopic 3D 180° Virtual Reality capture in 8K
In Virtual Reality News October 7, 2021 – Canon U.S.A., Inc., the well known camera brand and provider of digital imaging solutions, has introduced its first product aimed at immersive storytellers with the launch of …
2021
VMWare and Magic Leap announce collaboration that includes support of Workspace ONE XR Hub on Magic Leap 2
In Mixed Reality News October 6, 2021 – Spatial computing company Magic Leap, and VMware, a cloud computing and digital workspace technology company, have today announced a strategic collaboration between the two companies that includes …
2021
Aero Simulation, Inc. awarded USAF contract to provide ‘Live, Virtual, Constructive’ solutions to Air Education and Training Command
In Virtual Reality News October 6, 2021 – Aero Simulation Inc. (ASI), a provider of flight and maintenance training systems for aircrews, has recently announced its latest contract award to provide commercial and research and development (R&D) expertise to the US …
2021
Blippar launches free to use WebAR SDK tool to enable creators to build immersive Augmented Reality experiences
In Augmented Reality News October 6, 2021 – Blippar, a provider of augmented reality (AR) products and services for brands, has this week launched its WebAR SDK technology. The toolkit will empower AR creators to …
2021
Rokid and Imint collaborate to integrate video stabilization software into X-Craft industrial Augmented Reality device
In Augmented Reality and Mixed Reality News October 5, 2021 – IMINT Image Intelligence AB (Imint), a provider of video enhancement software, has recently announced a collaboration with Rokid, developers of augmented and mixed reality …
2021
ImagineAR releases updated SDK for its Augmented Reality mobile campaign platform for brands
In Augmented Reality News October 4, 2021 – ImagineAR Inc., a provider of augmented reality (AR) solutions that enable sports teams, businesses and enterprises to create their own AR mobile campaigns, has announced the …
2021
Nreal unveils its new Augmented Reality sunglasses with launch of ‘Nreal Air’
In Augmented Reality News October 1, 2021 – Nreal, a developer of ready-to-wear extended reality (XR) glasses, has introduced its first pair of augmented reality (AR) sunglasses with the launch of ‘Nreal Air’, the company’s …
2021
RealWear and Autodesk collaborate to offer Assisted Reality solution for construction project management
In Augmented Reality News September 30, 2021 – RealWear, a provider of assisted reality solutions for frontline industrial workers, has recently announced that it has successfully collaborated with Autodesk to integrate Autodesk Construction Cloud with RealWear’s …
2021
Rendever partners with North Carolina library to offer Virtual Reality to members
In Virtual Reality News September 30, 2021 – Rendever, a provider of a virtual reality (VR) platform built to help seniors overcome social isolation through shared experiences, has recently announced that the Craven-Pamlico Regional Library …
2021
GigXR and Elsevier unveil expanded remote features for their HoloHuman 3D immersive anatomy app
In Mixed Reality News September 29 – GigXR, a provider of extended reality (XR) solutions for instructor-led teaching and training, and Elsevier, a global educational publisher and provider of the 3D4Medical human anatomy platform, have …
2021
Automotive Augmented Reality navigation solutions provider Phiar Technologies announces $12M in Series A funding
In Augmented Reality News September 28, 2021 – Phiar Technologies, a provider of AI-powered augmented reality (AR) navigation solutions for driving, has recently announced the close of a new USD $12 million Series A funding …
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2021
iOS 15 brings immersive Augmented Reality navigation instructions to newly updated Apple Maps
In Augmented Reality News September 27, 2021 – Apple has today announced new ways in which iPhone users can explore major cities in 3D. With the recent release of iOS 15, Apple Maps has received …
2021
Fantasy 360 to acquire location-based Virtual Reality content store & technology engine provider Synthesis VR
In Virtual Reality News September 24, 2021 – Fantasy 360 Technologies Inc. d/b/a Immersive Tech has this week announced that it has signed a binding letter of intent dated September 17, 2021 to acquire all …
2021
US Air Force awards GridRaster SBIR Phase II contract to improve aircraft wiring and maintenance using Augmented Reality
In Augmented Reality News September 23, 2021 – GridRaster Inc., a provider of cloud-based extended reality (XR) platforms that power augmented, virtual and mixed reality (AR/VR/MR) experiences for enterprises, has recently announced that it has …
2021
Qualcomm confirms acquisition of Augmented Reality SDK provider Wikitude
In Augmented Reality News September 23, 2021 – Global semiconductor company Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. has recently acquired Wikitude, a provider of an augmented reality (AR) software development kit (SDK), for an undisclosed sum. Qualcomm is …
2021
Geenee partners with NFT marketplace Mintable to enable monetization of AR creations, starting with 10 new NFTs from Jaylen Clark
In Augmented Reality News September 22, 2021 – Geenee Inc., an augmented reality (AR) technology company and provider of a WebAR creation platform, has recently announced that its AR technology is powering 10 new augmented …
2021
DPVR announces its free enterprise Group Training Solution for Virtual Reality-based education of large groups
In Virtual Reality News September 21, 2021 – DPVR, a Shanghai-based provider of virtual reality (VR) solutions, has recently announced its Group Training Solution, offering an entirely free software kit that allows businesses to train large …
2021
Surgical Theater’s 360XR Visualization solution utilized to assist in successful separation of conjoined twins
In Virtual Reality News September 21, 2021 – Surgical Theatre, a provider of a extended reality (XR) medical visualization platform for surgical training, has announced that its 360° virtual reality (VR) models have been used …
2021
Odeon Theatrical announces program to integrate Augmetned Reality visuals into live theatrical performances
In Augmented Reality News September 20, 2021 – Odeon Theatrical, a project that is integrating modern theatrics with extended reality (XR) technology, has recently announced its ‘Production Pilot Program’, giving audiences around the world the …
2021
Microsoft announces new features and UI updates to its Mesh App for Mixed Reality collaboration
In Mixed Reality News September 17, 2021 – Microsoft has this week announced the addition of numerous new features and an improved UI to its Microsoft Mesh app for the company’s HoloLens mixed reality (MR) …
2021
AWE announces final agenda, confirmed speakers, sponsors and exhibitors for its 2021 in-person industry XR event
In Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality and Mixed Reality News September 16, 2021 – Augmented World Expo (AWE), the leading series of worldwide events focused exclusively on the business of augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR) …
2021
German startup rooom emerges from stealth with €6M in funding to launch its 3D virtual experience platform
In Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality News September 16, 2021 – rooom, an all-in-one platform for creating, managing and promoting engaging 2D, 3D, augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) experiences that work across all desktop and …
2021
Nextech AR launches conversion solution for turning 3D CAD designs into CGI-ready 3D meshes for use in AR applications
In Augmented Reality News September 15, 2021 – Nextech AR Solutions Corp, a provider of augmented reality (AR) experience technologies and services, has announced that it has launched its new CAD to POLY conversion solution …
