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Sandbox VR expands to new locations globally with $37M Series B led by Andreessen Horowitz

TechCrunch

After a challenging year for location-based virtual reality startups due to COVID-19, Sandbox VR , a location-based VR startup, is making a comeback with a plan to expand its operations further across the globe. Sandbox VR aims to be an immersive social experience through a combination of full-body motion capture and VR technologies.

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7 investors discuss augmented reality and VR startup opportunities in 2020

TechCrunch

Meanwhile, few spaces were frothier in 2016 than virtual reality, but most VCs who gambled on VR following Facebook’s Oculus acquisition failed to strike it rich. “We believe VR is still the largest long-term opportunity of the two. . “We believe VR is still the largest long-term opportunity of the two.

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Private 5G networks are sparking innovation at the edge

CIO

They also provide a foundation for unprecedented business innovation and transformative new digital experiences. Private 5G-enabled AR/VR technology facilitates remote training and maintenance, enhancing productivity and reducing downtime. Private 5G provides the foundation for radical innovation, particularly at the edge.

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

TechCrunch

Nanome is reimagining the way we interact with science at a time when innovation in collaboration is more important than ever before,” said Bullpen Capital General Partner Ann Lai in a press release. Formic Ventures , led by Oculus co-founder Michael Antonov, also took part in the round.

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Power Immersive, Engaging, Impactful Learning Experiences with AR/VR

Trigent

Homeschooling, online degree programs, virtual classrooms have all been progressive steps in the direction of transformative technological innovation. But with Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) coming into the picture, things have changed radically for the education sector. Propelling-immersive-learning-with-AR-VR.

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Throwback To Our Top 7 INNOVATIVE Hackathons

Hacker Earth Developers Blog

Hackathons have always brought out the best and the most innovative solutions for the most abstract problems. On that note, let’s take a look at some of the recent innovative hackathons that we are incredibly proud of. Let’s go down memory lane of our 7 most innovative hackathons! Open Innovation for Covid-19.

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Mozilla acquires Active Replica to build on its metaverse vision

TechCrunch

.” According to Mozilla SVP Imo Udom, Active Replica will support Mozilla’s ongoing work with Hubs, the latter’s VR chatroom service and open source project. “Together, we see this as a key opportunity to bring even more innovation and creativity to Hubs than we could alone,” Udom said in a blog post.

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