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Disney-backed Inworld raises new cash for its AI-powered virtual characters

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The video game industry is no exception to this, and that hardly comes as a surprise. The brainchild of Ilya Gelfenbeyn, Michael Ermolenko and Kylan Gibbs, the startup’s AI-powered service generates virtual characters primarily for games, but also in broader entertainment and marketing campaigns. Image Credits: Inworld AI.

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Bring your most productive self to work

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The key consideration for powerful performance is how the hardware is engineered. Connectivity Chances are you’re conducting to more virtual meetings than ever before. Reliable connectivity is a must-have, but so too is high-quality audio and video functionality.

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InEvent raises $2M for its virtual conference platform

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InEvent , a startup powering virtual and hybrid events, is announcing that it has raised $2 million in seed funding from Storm Ventures. ” Put another way, InEvent is less focused on replicating giant consumer events and more on helping businesses hold virtual events where they can connect with clients and partners.

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mmhmm, Phil Libin’s new startup, acquires Memix to add enhanced filters to its video presentation toolkit

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Virtual meetings are a fundamental part of how we interact with each other these days, but even when (if!?) Like mmhmm, Memix is today focused on building tools that you use on existing video platforms — not building a video player itself. “The main thing is that everything is hybrid. .

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VMware customers take wait-and-see approach amid Broadcom changes

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When tech giant Broadcom acquired virtualization market leader VMware last October, it restructured licensing terms, laid off thousands of employees, and terminated partner agreements with resellers and service providers. SoftIron introduced VM Squared , a virtualization platform focused on ease of deployment, in March.

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Ameelio’s free video calling service for inmates goes live at first facilities

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Ameelio , a nonprofit startup that intends to replace inmate-paid video calling in prisons with a free service, is making inroads against the companies that have dominated the space for decades. Screenshot of the Ameelio video call scheduling interface. The result is poor service at maximum price.

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Show, don’t tell: Tips for robotics startups raising a Series B during a downturn

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But raising a Series B for a hardware startup can be even tougher. Robots are inherently visual (can anyone forget that video of Boston Dynamics robots dancing?) And always have high-quality video available to share on a computer or tablet during in-person pitches or online for virtual meetings. Show how your robot works.