Virtual & Augmented Reality — Global Issue #5
Hi there,
My name is Pedro Ferreira, I´m an entrepreneur enthusiastic about XR and Internet of Senses, and I do believe we may have some common interests since you are a subscriber of Techstars Startup Digest Virtual & Augmented Reality. Nice!
News is: I’m the new curator in charge, and my goal is to provide you a weekly dose of inspiration or boost your interest and reaction toward events, platforms and trends.
Let’s start! GAME ON 🕹️
AR NEWS
SightCall raises $42M for its AR-based visual assistance platform — TechCrunch — techcrunch.com
Long before COVID-19 precipitated “digital transformation” across the world of work, customer services and support was built to run online and virtually. Yet it too is undergoing an evolution supercharged by technology. Today, a startup called SightCall, which has built an augmented reality platform to help field service teams, the companies they work for, and […]
AR: The cutting-edge technology slowly changing your reality — www.smh.com.au
Augmented reality has slowly become a part of our lives without many realising it. Experts say it is now ready to reach its full potential.
VR NEWS
You Perceive Time Differently in Virtual Reality, Scientists Say — futurism.com
A team of researchers at the University of California, Santa Cruz, found that virtual reality can affect the way a player senses time.
10 Ways Virtual Reality Will Impact The Future Of Advertising — www.forbes.com
Fun and games aren’t all that virtual reality offers. By applying it in innovative ways, advertisers can use VR to connect with consumers on even deeper levels.
XR NEWS
How Inclusive is the XR Industry? The XRI Diversity Survey Provides the Best Look Yet — VRFocus — www.vrfocus.com
Take a look at the latest findings from the XRI report.
METAVERSE
Wilder World raises $3 million for a metaverse built around NFT art | VentureBeat — venturebeat.com
Wilder World has raised $3 million to create a “metaverse” around art that is monetized by nonfungible tokens, or NFTs.
Metaverse Weekly: Stories, Brands And Investments Dispatched From The Metaverse — www.forbes.com
This week’s metaverse news include a fashion show in the metaverse, a luggage brand entering the NFT space, a virtual try-on company gets acquired, and much more.
INTERNET OF SENSES
‘HairTouch’ VR Controller Lets You Pet A Virtual Cat Because Why Not? — VRScout — vrscout.com
The one-of-a-kind haptic device uses VR and faux fur to simulate the sensation of snuggling a digital feline.
Unlimited Realities Speaker Session — OVR Technology — ovrtechnology.com
On May 7th, OVR Technology CEO, Aaron Wisniewski was a featured speaker at the Unlimited Realities Event, hosted by Xperience Plus. You can watch that keynote and the follow-up Q&A sessions on their Youtube channel. Aaron’s Session Q&A Session
DEVICES
HTC Reveals Vive Pro 2 & Vive Focus 3 At Vivecon 2021 — VRScout — vrscout.com
New hardware and business-focused software announced during the first-ever Vivecon 2021 event. Here’s what you need to know.
DigiLens launches developer prototype for extended reality glasses | VentureBeat — venturebeat.com
DigiLens is taking the wraps off a new prototype for its extended reality glasses (XR) that will offer augmented reality features.
EVENTS
REDEFINING REALITY: THE FUTURE OF XR — May 22 — www.redefiningxr.com
Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) are spatial computing technologies which aim to take our digital experiences into the next dimension. Like the PC and mobile waves of computing before it, AR and VR are set to change every facet of our lives, from how we work to how we play and everything in between.
XR Summit ISE | 1 June 2021 | Fira de Barcelona — xr-summit.org
XR Summit delivers an invaluable source of market intelligence and best practice case studies from the world’s leading XR experts and thought leaders.
AWE Digital (Global) — AWE Nite: The State of the Global XR Market June 10 at 9am EST — www.awexr.com
The Most Essential AR/VR Conference and Expo — Forbes
TWEETS
BOOKS
Decode the Future Game | The Future Today Institute — futuretodayinstitute.com
The Future Today Institute helps leaders and their organizations prepare for complex futures.
Amazon.com: The Augmented Workforce: How Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, and 5G Will Impact Every Dollar You Make eBook: Hackl, Cathy, Buzzell, John: Kindle Store — www.amazon.com
The Augmented Workforce: How Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, and 5G Will Impact Every Dollar You Make — Kindle edition by Hackl, Cathy, Buzzell, John. Download it once and read it on your Kindle device, PC, phones or tablets. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading The Augmented Workforce: How Artificial Intelligence, Augmented Reality, and 5G Will Impact Every Dollar You Make.
VIDEOS
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G38pymKtjX0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iH6Lj1AKi3o
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmtYmazs-o0
REPORTS
Learn how Extended Reality (XR) is transforming the way we live and conduct business through our in-depth report. — xreuropepotential.com
Learn how Extended Reality (XR) is transforming the way we live and conduct business through our in-depth report.
The Fascinating History And Evolution Of Extended Reality (XR) — Covering AR, VR And MR — www.forbes.com
Extended reality technology, including augmented, virtual and mixed reality, are going to transform many aspects of business and society. Here we look at the evolution of this exciting technology.
SPECIAL REMINDERS — NOTES
As I stated in the beginning, this was my very first issue as your curator here. YAY!
I hope you bear with me, send ideas, suggestions or just connect with me for a virtual coffee.
Until next week — Stay Safe,
👨💻 Pedro Ferreira