Virtual & Augmented Reality - Global Issue #46

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Virtual & Augmented Reality

We provide you with a list of handpicked stories, best practices, startup showcases and fresh tools to build the metaverse and the next version of the web using XR!

Hey everyone,
Hope everything’s great with you, despite the grey clouds over Europe’s skies. Defence Startup Ajna Lens just secured a Series A and that seems to pick up as a trend.
The Metaverse is being built each day and, be it the vision of Meta’s CEO or Marco Magnano’s, we hope this merge between physical and digital helps us create a safer, interconnected and peaceful world.
Great news from Niantic about the incorporation of 8th Wall! This is great for WebAR!
And as usual, news about headsets, events, podcasts and much more…
Have a nice weekend! 🙂

XR HEADLINES
Niantic Acquires WebAR Platform 8th Wall
Niantic Acquires WebAR Platform 8th Wall
Niantic incorporating WebAR technology into future apps could be a veritable game-changer for the AR industry.
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A Meta prototype lets you build virtual worlds by telling an AI how they look like
A Meta prototype lets you build virtual worlds by telling an AI how they look like
Meta, formerly Facebook, showed off a prototype of an AI world creation system that could power its “metaverse” Horizon virtual worlds.
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Qualcomm Partners With TikTok Parent ByteDance on XR Devices and Software
Qualcomm Partners With TikTok Parent ByteDance on XR Devices and Software
Qualcomm also announced a 5G modem with built-in AI and Snapdragon Connect certification during MWC in Barcelona.
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Dolce & Gabbana embrace the metaverse at Milan fashion week
Dolce & Gabbana embrace the metaverse at Milan fashion week
Designers defy ‘cancellation’ to stitch together real and virtual catwalks in fantasy runway show
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XR STARTUPS
A New Global VR/AR Accelerator
A New Global VR/AR Accelerator
Wise Guys XR accelerator is a 5-month program for augmented and virtual reality, 3D and graphics tools, metaverse, spatial computing, and phygital startups.
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Sure Valley Ventures closes £85m fund to back UK metaverse and AI startups
Sure Valley Ventures closes £85m fund to back UK metaverse and AI startups
Sure Valley Ventures has raised £85m for a fund to back early-stage UK software startups working in the metaverse, AI and cybersecurity.
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Defence startups on the rise: AjnaLens Secures Pre-Series A Funding
Defence startups on the rise: AjnaLens Secures Pre-Series A Funding
“Just a few years back, start-up companies were lagging far behind in competing with established defence companies. Thanks to the startup revolution, the Indian defence system is booming with a range of defence startups.”
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XR GLASSES
Google Glass + Audi
Google Glass + Audi
Audi uses Glass 2 to bring retail shopping experiences to customers in the comfort of their homes.
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HP launches service making it easy to manage VR devices
HP launches service making it easy to manage VR devices
HP is launching its ExtendXR service for managing virtual reality or augmented reality devices simpler for enterprises.
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XR FOR GOOD
Unlocking the Potential of XR for Persons with Disabilities
This report deals with extended reality (XR) – which includes virtual, augmented, and mixed reality – and how it can be used for the benefit of persons with disabilities
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XR SAFETY & PRIVACY
Mark Zuckerberg: Meta, Facebook, Instagram, and the Metaverse | Lex Fridman Podcast #267
Mark Zuckerberg: Meta, Facebook, Instagram, and the Metaverse | Lex Fridman Podcast #267
XR OPEN SOURCE
H3D – Graphics meets haptics
H3D – Graphics meets haptics
H3DAPI is an open source haptics software development platform that allows developers to enable textures and touch on their holograms!
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THIS WEEK'S HERO
Marco Magnano
Marco Magnano
“Today starts another key chapter in helping build safe & inclusive #Metaverse with the research & development effort of the #XRSI #Privacy & #Safety Framework v2.0
Join us: https://t.co/6FmrmQi9n6 Framework details: https://t.co/Ho47pqM7jn”
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WORD OF THE WEEK
What Are Digital Humans?
What Are Digital Humans?
Learn about our conversational AI solutions and realistic chatbots to bring higher levels of engagement & customer satisfaction.
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NEXT EVENTS
SXSW Conference & Festivals | March 11-20, 2022
SXSW Conference & Festivals | March 11-20, 2022
South by Southwest® (SXSW®) celebrates the convergence of tech, film, and music industries. 9 days of wonder in Austin, Texas.
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PODCAST OF THE WEEK
Closing notes
That´s all for this week, folks!
Once again, if you have any comments, questions, articles or topics to share with us, or if you want to just talk about XR, you can reach Luis Bravo Martins and Anesio Neto quick and easy.
Thank you!
Techstars Startup Digest Virtual & Augmented Reality is curated by:
Luís Bravo Martins Luís Bravo Martins - CMO, VR/AR Author & Speaker
luis.martins@startupdigestmail.com
Anesio Neto Anesio Neto - Matchmaker, Creative Strategist & Content Manager
anesio.neto@startupdigestmail.com
Valentino Megale Valentino Megale - Techpreneur & advisor in XR and digital health, author & speaker
valentinomegale@hotmail.it
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