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Refract raises $8.5M SGD funding, announces new game development division 

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Refract will continue delivering immersive and engaging XR and VR experiences to a growing market of 2.9 To make it accessible to game developers and content creators, Refract’s software suite is compatible with platforms like OpenVR, OpenXR, Unity and Unreal engines, and existing VR systems and applications. Refract. . ” .

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NEX raises $25M, launches Active Arcade to get people moving

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It also previously raised a $4 million seed round from Charmides Capital, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment Ventures and Mandra Capital, Steve Nash, Jeremy Lin and Mark Cuban in 2018. Many other leaders in sports, media and technology have also baked NEX. This latest round comes after NEX raised an $8.5

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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. Top gaming trends and technologies In the near future, we may expect something truly extraordinary from both big and small gaming studios using such technologies as AI, VR, Blockchain, and others. billion by 2030.

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13 investors say lifelong learning is taking edtech mainstream

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schools are now fully wired – maybe we will see schools implement home based learning programs – it’s where students spend half their time. Emerging tech – AI/NLP/ML/VR – will continue to push the envelope. I also see an opportunity for modalities like VR to become more popular as we shift to more digital and remote solutions (e.g

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From crypto trading and home workouts to EV batteries and microLED displays, CES’ Taiwan startups cover a wide range of tech

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The platform analyzes repeating customer behavior and includes brand engagement tools like geotargeted reward programs. Ganzin is an AI-based eye tracking solution for integration into AR/VR devices and smart glasses. Health care and wellness. It features pre-built segmentation and actionable insights. Tech for Good.

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8 investors and founders highlight Valencia’s potential as a fintech and cybersecurity hub

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The city appears to be strong in areas such as travel, AI, cybersecurity, fintech, agritech, travel tech, biotech, sports tech, and VR. We have some of the top incubators and accelerator programs in Spain. So to find out what the startup scene in Valencia looks like, we spoke with eight local investors, executives and founders.

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The Station: Cruise loses its head, Nio brings AR in the car, and Rivian expands to Georgia

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Mobileye said it has added Paris to its autonomous vehicle testing program. Abigail Bassett gives her first impressions of the 2022 Porsche Taycan GTS Sport Turismo. However, it doesn’t change the fact that two key people focused on the bu BVsiness strategy at Cruise are now gone. Electric vehicles. Proterra, the U.S.