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

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Yet, the R&D process for drug discovery relies on 2D monitors, keyboard, and mouse, which limits the understanding of complex 3D structures or interactions and contributes to massive R&D costs averaging $2.5B “Understanding structure empowers our users to understand how their designs function,” he wrote in an email. per drug.”.

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General Catalyst leads $7M investment in AR startup selling NFT jetpacks

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.” Crypto startup Jadu , which has made millions of dollars selling pixelated NFT jetpacks and hoverboards, has scored $7 million in venture funding from General Catalyst with additional funding from Coinbase Ventures, The VR Fund, Sound Ventures and Guy Oseary, among others.

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Top 7 Gaming Trends and Technologies in 2024

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Today, gaming has gone beyond consoles and PCs to virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mobile devices. Conversely, streaming video games have fueled a dramatic boom in 3D game development. Metaverse is a universal virtual world in 3D. Industry ARC) VR gaming devices, such as VR headsets, hand controllers, etc.,

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

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Around 7,000 tech workers have joined the ranks of the Armed Forces or Territorial Defense Only last month, OneUkraine sprang up from a host of major European tech founders and investors, who plan to provide sustainable humanitarian relief for the Ukrainian people. Incorporated in Delaware, USA. Secured seed finding from SMRK VC.

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Dutch startup hub Utrecht emerges from Amsterdam’s shadow

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Our survey respondents think the ecosystem is strong in sustainable energy, medtech, food tech, life sciences, marketplaces, deep tech, gaming and media. The investment scene is described variously as focusing on software, clean tech, life sciences, biotech, organoids, 3D bioprinting, AI and VR/AR. Utrecht is a bit lagging.”

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The Future of AI in Design: Exploring the Cutting-Edge Technologies and AI Designers Revolutionizing the Creative Industry

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AR/VR technology superimposes virtual elements onto the real world while VR technology can now create an entire virtual environment. From creating virtual prototypes of products to immersive 3D visualizations, AR/VR has changed the way we interact with the physical world.

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The Future of AI in Design: Exploring the Cutting-Edge Technologies and AI Designers Revolutionizing the Creative Industry

Openxcell

AR/VR technology superimposes virtual elements onto the real world while VR technology can now create an entire virtual environment. From creating virtual prototypes of products to immersive 3D visualizations, AR/VR has changed the way we interact with the physical world.

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