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Sneaker fit startup Neatsy.ai gets $1M seed after B2B pivot

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Neasty’s approach relies on 3D scanning technology found in the iPhone X or later (aka, the TruthDepth camera for FaceID) — so (currently) it only works for a subset of iOS users. Neatsy wants to reduce sneaker returns with 3D foot scans. Turns out that Pronation is the main factor in injuries in running sports.

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Looking Glass launches second-gen holographic displays

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Following up on late-last year’s release of the entry-level Portrait, the startup is offering new versions of the Looking Glass 4K and 8K systems, which sport 15.6- The pricing difference is all the more pronounced given that the tech essentially offers the same underlying technologies for producing and consuming 3D content.

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Motosumo scores $6M to spin up a challenge to Peloton

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.” Motosumo applies its mobile-based quantification tech — which measures cadence, speed, distance and calorie burn — in a cycling training app that also offers interactive 3D games, team challenges and international leaderboards to up the motivational energy.

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Top 7 Gaming Trends and Technologies in 2024

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Conversely, streaming video games have fueled a dramatic boom in 3D game development. Gaming can be streamed efficiently on the cloud server without the need for powerful hardware. As cloud gaming eliminates the need for high-end hardware, it enables remote access to games. Metaverse is a universal virtual world in 3D.

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A year on from Russia’s invasion, Ukrainian startups show astounding resilience

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Blocksport Blocksport builds Web3-ready platform solutions for the professional sports and entertainment industry to enable tokenization use cases for their fan community. It includes a smart hardware device and a mobile application.” Incorporated in Delaware, USA. Secured seed finding from SMRK VC.

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Holographic Light Field Displays

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In 3D displays, it’s worth a million. Leapfrogging advances in materials, photonics, optics, and electronics have precipitated a rising demand for 3D display technologies. According to Market Analysts, the Global 3D displays market is expected to grow by double digits with market size of over $100 billion in the next 5 years.

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Top 10 AR Trends That Will Shape The Future Of Augmented Reality

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In addition to playing, users can buy virtual land, attend live concerts, and watch sports events. With AR, you can construct a 3D representation of the world by using visual information. Using the real world as a source environment, AI programs can design objects in 3D space. The Sandbox is an example of a virtual metaverse.

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