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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 raises millions more in celebrity party round. Image Credits: Sandbox VR.

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7 investors discuss augmented reality and VR startup opportunities in 2020

TechCrunch

For all of the investors preaching that augmented reality technology will likely be the successor to the modern smartphone, today, most venture capitalists are still quite wary to back AR plays. “We believe VR is still the largest long-term opportunity of the two. . AR complements the real world, VR creates endless new worlds.”

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NASA wants new and innovative storytelling tech to document its Artemis moon missions

TechCrunch

NASA has issued a new request for proposals from partners that would be able to help it supplement its own storytelling in new and innovative ways, including potentially through use of robotic camera systems, high-resolution and 360-degree video capture, immersive VR content and more.

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Throwback To Our Top 7 INNOVATIVE Hackathons

Hacker Earth Developers Blog

18% of hiring managers state that finding qualified entry-level technology talent has become even more complex over the last year (an 8% increase from 2021). Hackathons have always brought out the best and the most innovative solutions for the most abstract problems. Let’s go down memory lane of our 7 most innovative hackathons!

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Why Adopting New Technologies like AR and VR are Essential for Your Business?

Trigent

In that case, it is essential to understand why companies consider adopting new technologies or digital transformations like Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) to meet customer needs. This technology has entered various fields of business and offered a changing aspect. million VR users and 110.1

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How is Digital Technology Transforming the Accessibility of Mental Health Services and Therapy?

OTS Solutions

Introduction to Digital Technologies in Mental Health Therapy Digital technologies have rapidly transformed mental health therapy practices. These technologies offer innovative ways to improve treatment delivery, enhance patient engagement, and personalize care plans. billion AI and ML 2032 $22,384.27

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Nanome raises $3 million to help scientists get up close with molecular structures in VR

TechCrunch

Nanome is reimagining the way we interact with science at a time when innovation in collaboration is more important than ever before,” said Bullpen Capital General Partner Ann Lai in a press release. Formic Ventures , led by Oculus co-founder Michael Antonov, also took part in the round.

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