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Hexa raises $20.5M to turn images into 3D objects for VR, AR and more

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Hexa , a 3D asset visualization and management platform, today announced that it closed a $20.5 After all, the company was once one of the world’s largest smartphone manufacturers — not exactly entrenched in the 3D modeling space. They also can manage and assess the impact of their 3D content through our platform.”

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Korean 3D spatial data tool startup Urbanbase closes $11.1M Series B+ round

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Urbanbase , a Seoul-based company that develops a 3D spatial data platform for interior planning and design, announced today it has raised $11.1 Apple also waded into the area of virtual reality, working on developing a high-end VR headset. Apple said to be working a high-priced standalone VR headset as debut mixed reality product.

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How Much Does It Cost to Create a Mobile VR App?

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When looking at the future of the technology industry, virtual reality (VR) is seen as one of the leading fields. As a result, businesses are increasingly looking to hire virtual and augmented reality developers for new and innovative VR apps. The global virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) market was expected to reach 18.8

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Bringing the National Museum of African American History and Culture to the world

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The startup focused on federal contracts and earned its first contract with the Secret Service in 2017. A VR/AR experience requires the use of headsets that can often cost hundreds of dollars, he reminds. Today, it employs more than 200. Technology doesn’t need to be super complex to get the job done,” Smith says.

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Top 7 Gaming Trends and Technologies in 2024

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Today, gaming has gone beyond consoles and PCs to virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mobile devices. Conversely, streaming video games have fueled a dramatic boom in 3D game development. Metaverse is a universal virtual world in 3D. Industry ARC) VR gaming devices, such as VR headsets, hand controllers, etc.,

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Twitter co-founder Biz Stone joins board of audiovisual startup Chroma

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In 2017, Stone publicly announced he was returning to Twitter to lead strategic vision, brand, and culture, where he remained until 2021. While the company plans to first launch a product on mobile devices, Stone believes the technology could become even more interesting when and if Apple releases its own VR/AR headset.

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7 Must Know Mobile App Development Trends for 2017

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Many of these trends are set to continue in 2017 along with emergence of some new trends. Trend #2: AR & VR. Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) revolutionised the gaming and entertainment industry in 2016. On the other side, VR devices like Samsung Gear VR and Oculus Rift gained immense popularity.

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