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

TechCrunch

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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Emperia is helping brands like Bloomingdales build shopping experiences in VR

TechCrunch

Does the average person want to shop for apparel in virtual reality (VR)? But not everyone agrees — particularly those who hope to build a business out of VR retail. ” Emperia’s platform offers tools brands can use to create virtual experiences, including stores in VR.

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Industrial modernization: Becoming future-ready in uncertain times

CIO

The industrial sector has shown incredible resiliency and has been building back fast despite significant headwinds. Industry and market trends will likely further accelerate organizational changes in 2023, particularly in this uncertain economic scenario with war and persistent inflation.

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Avataar raises $45 million to improve consumer shopping experience with life-sized 3D product evaluation

TechCrunch

Avataar helps direct-to-consumer brands and e-commerce marketplaces with shaping their consumer journeys with 3D rendition of products. As long as the product images are in at least 1080p resolution, Aluru said, Avataar can stitch a virtual and 3D version from it. The six-year-old startup has raised about $55.5 Image Credits: Avataar.

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MeetKai launches new room-scanning tech and metaverse builder

TechCrunch

Not everyone believes that the metaverse — social, VR-centric worlds — has staying power. The 3D-digitizing service, called MeetKai Reality, can bring various objects and spaces from the real world into the metaverse, says MeetKai. But MeetKai is among the steadfast optimists. MeetKai’s room-rendering tech.

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

Mobilunity

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. But how exactly is VR used in the business world? billion US dollars in 2020.

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AI creative platform D-ID, the tech behind those viral videos of animated family photos, raises $25M

TechCrunch

Deep Nostalgia and LiveStory, both collaborations with MyHeritage, helped put D-ID’s name on the map, as the resulting animations went viral across social media platforms like TikTok, thanks to users sharing their emotional reactions to seeing their loved ones again in this new format. We’re excited for what the future holds.”