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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. Launched in 2019, the idea came from one of the co-founders, Olga Dogadkina, who previously worked in the luxury retail sector.

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

TechCrunch

Like “TrueSelf Scan,” the name of the initial application that’s used to scan a person’s image, the meeting software also will not require a VR headset to use and engage with — users will be “seated” in a room that will be shown on a video screen.

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10 Key Trends of Digital Transformation in Healthcare in 2022

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At the heart of this shift are AI (Artificial Intelligence), ML (Machine Learning), IoT, and other cloud-based technologies. The intelligence generated via Machine Learning. There are also significant cost savings linked with artificial intelligence in health care.

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Temasek’s Pavilion Capital backs South Korean AI chip maker Rebellions with $50M investment

TechCrunch

Semiconductors, which have become a valued asset, are used in virtually almost every industry, including 5G networks, automation, the Internet of Things, financials, smart homes, smart cities, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality and self-driving cars. billion by 2027, up from $56 billion in 2018, per a 2019 report by Insight Partners. .

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How universities are using AI to power operational efficiency

Trigent

The role of technology in the education industry has witnessed some monumental trendsetters, right from 2019, which saw the advent of Big Data , Internet of Things (IoT), and Machine Learning. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has also been a significant contributor, revolutionizing education. Conclusion.

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8 open source companies from YC Demo Day Winter ’22

TechCrunch

How it says it differs from rivals: Tuva uses machine learning to further develop its technology. They’re using that experience to help digital health companies get their data ready for analytics and machine learning. After Education.com ’s exit in 2019, the two of them began working on GrowthBook. Founded: 2022.

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AmazeVR gets another $15M to forge the future of immersive concerts 

TechCrunch

AmazeVR , a virtual reality concert platform that enables users to experience their favorite artists’ VR concerts through content generation tools, announced today it has secured $15 million, which was oversubscribed within three weeks. . Users would join as avatars, hang out with other users, and experience VR concerts together.

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