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CommonGround raises $25M for immersive video avatar technology that doesn’t rely on VR gear

TechCrunch

Like “TrueSelf Scan,” the name of the initial application that’s used to scan a person’s image, the meeting software also will not require a VR headset to use and engage with — users will be “seated” in a room that will be shown on a video screen.

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Emperia is helping brands like Bloomingdales build shopping experiences in VR

TechCrunch

Does the average person want to shop for apparel in virtual reality (VR)? But not everyone agrees — particularly those who hope to build a business out of VR retail. ” Emperia’s platform offers tools brands can use to create virtual experiences, including stores in VR. Perhaps so.

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Hexa raises $20.5M to turn images into 3D objects for VR, AR and more

TechCrunch

But HTC’s focus has increasingly shifted over the years from mobile to VR, and it evidently sees Hexa as aligned with its current — and perhaps even future — lines of business. But he later pivoted the business into a general-purpose tech stack for VR, AR and 3D-model-viewing experiences. So what differentiates Hexa?

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AR/VR screens could be getting a lot better as ‘microLED’ tech sneaks out of the lab

TechCrunch

Small displays like smartwatches and AR/VR applications are about to get a lot better, at least if Porotech has anything to do with it. Mass-produced microLEDs will be pivotal for the future of displays, particularly the emerging AR and VR spaces. “This doesn’t just herald widespread adoption of consumer-grade MR, VR and AR.

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Why Adopting New Technologies like AR and VR are Essential for Your Business?

Trigent

In that case, it is essential to understand why companies consider adopting new technologies or digital transformations like Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) to meet customer needs. This technology has entered various fields of business and offered a changing aspect. million VR users and 110.1

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AI creative platform D-ID, the tech behind those viral videos of animated family photos, raises $25M

TechCrunch

The company also recently announced plans to debut its own AI-powered video greeting mobile app, Wishful. Though this technology is not quite advanced enough to enter deepfake territory, it’s akin to really good lip-syncing — or that’s how the company put it at the time. Perry told TechCrunch.

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Why Technology in Learning And Development Requires Heavy Investment

Hacker Earth Developers Blog

Business organizations are constantly trying to keep up-to-date with current trends, and this includes adopting the latest technology to assist with learning and development. These days, businesses rely on technology to help them train their employees. How is technology used in training and development?