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Sandbox VR expands to new locations globally with $37M Series B led by Andreessen Horowitz

TechCrunch

After a challenging year for location-based virtual reality startups due to COVID-19, Sandbox VR , a location-based VR startup, is making a comeback with a plan to expand its operations further across the globe. Sandbox VR aims to be an immersive social experience through a combination of full-body motion capture and VR technologies.

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AI voice, synthetic speech company LOVO gets $4.5M pre-series A funding

TechCrunch

Now a startup that is building voice skins for different companies to use across their services, and for third parties to create and apply as well, is raising some funding to fuel its growth. LOVO , the Berkeley, California-based artificial intelligence (AI) voice & synthetic speech tool developer, this week closed a $4.5

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Fusing Artificial Intelligence and Learning & Development

Experience to Lead

For an introduction to Artificial Intelligence and its ethical considerations within the business context, read the first article here. Artificial intelligence is a topic firing up conversations in every field, from the future of work to workforce augmentation. This is the second article in our AI and L&D series.

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CommonGround raises $25M for immersive video avatar technology that doesn’t rely on VR gear

TechCrunch

The trials and tribulations that a giant company like Meta (née Facebook) has been facing in overcoming skepticism , creating user interest (let alone revenue) and building quality experiences for its all-in metaverse vision highlights just how much work lies ahead for any company working in mixed reality.

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Innovative Approaches to Executive Development in the 2024 Workplace

N2Growth Blog

From AI to Microlearning, VR to remote working strategy , technology will play an ever-bigger role in shaping the leaders of tomorrow. Advanced technologies, such as artificial intelligence and machine learning , open new opportunities to refine and augment leadership skills.

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AmazeVR wants to scale its virtual concert platform with $17M funding

TechCrunch

AmazeVR , a Los Angeles-based virtual concert platform, said Tuesday it has raised a $17 million funding round to create immersive music experiences through virtual reality (VR) concerts. Both companies plan to launch Studio A in South Korea and produce immersive VR concerts. The AmazeVR team traveled to 15 U.S.

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How Artificial Intelligence is Transforming the Landscape of Mobile App Development?

Openxcell

Among the latest technologies prevalent in the market today, a big name floating at the top is Artificial Intelligence. Artificial intelligence is becoming a critical technology that is fusing in the processes of almost all sectors. Recent Trends in Artificial Intelligence. Yes, you read it right!