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Blackshark.ai’s digital twin of Earth attracts $20M in funding

TechCrunch

The world got a glimpse of a fully traversable and remarkably (if not 100%) accurate globe in Flight Simulator last year; we called a “technical marvel” and later went into detail about how it was created, and by whom. Using all this it creates a plausible 3D reconstruction of the building. Blackshark.ai Blackshark.ai

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Is the metaverse inching closer to reality?

Capgemini

What the metaverse represents for the world today is essentially the evolution of the internet to a 3D immersive platform. Many of us will be overly familiar with the 2D environment of a video call, where some people prefer to stay off-camera and social cues can be limited by technical issues. Distance negatively impacts collaboration.

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UX Design Trends to Watch for in 2019: A Comprehensive Guide for Designers

Altexsoft

From smart wearable devices like Bird and Lenovo Mirage Solo to Samsung Flip and VR-based and AR-powered Merge 6DoF Blaster, the year 2018 took digital interaction to the next level. While UX writing requires no specific degree or qualification, being skilled in technical writing is a must-have requirement. Simple onboarding.

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How Much Does It Cost to Create a Mobile VR App?

Mobilunity

When looking at the future of the technology industry, virtual reality (VR) is seen as one of the leading fields. As a result, businesses are increasingly looking to hire virtual and augmented reality developers for new and innovative VR apps. The global virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) market was expected to reach 18.8

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Technology Trends for 2024

O'Reilly Media - Ideas

That may or may not be advisable for career development, but it’s a reality that businesses built on training and learning have to acknowledge. 1 That makes sense, given the more technical nature of our audience. Before discussing specifics, though, we need to look at general trends.

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