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7 investors discuss augmented reality and VR startup opportunities in 2020

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For all of the investors preaching that augmented reality technology will likely be the successor to the modern smartphone, today, most venture capitalists are still quite wary to back AR plays. “We believe VR is still the largest long-term opportunity of the two. . AR complements the real world, VR creates endless new worlds.”

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NASA wants new and innovative storytelling tech to document its Artemis moon missions

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NASA has issued a new request for proposals from partners that would be able to help it supplement its own storytelling in new and innovative ways, including potentially through use of robotic camera systems, high-resolution and 360-degree video capture, immersive VR content and more.

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In edtech, history matters: Reach Capital just closed its largest fund to date

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Reach Capital, one of the first venture firms to focus exclusively on edtech, closed its last investment vehicle during an unprecedented boom within tech. Fast-forward two years, we’re now in a different world, socially, politically and technologically. billion last year, down 49% from the year prior.

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10 Key Trends of Digital Transformation in Healthcare in 2022

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The COVID-19 pandemic fundamentally altered healthcare in 2020. Technology has proven important in maintaining the healthcare industry’s resilience in the face of so many obstacles. The healthcare business has embraced numerous technology-based solutions to increase productivity and streamline clinical procedures.

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Meet the 11 startups graduating from the Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator

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So it’s no surprise that accelerators and incubators are pumping out new startups that are ready to tackle the problems of 2020. One such accelerator is the Entrepreneurs Roundtable Accelerator , which is graduating 11 new startups out of the program today with its Summer 2020 Demo Day. StartSure policies start at $25/month.

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Nigerian startup Taeillo raises funding to scale its online furniture e-commerce platform

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However, in mid-2020, during the pandemic, Taiello, leaning on investors’ guidance and citing a chance in the market after several walk-in stores halted operations, pivoted to a direct-to-consumer approach. . When Dada launched the platform, its target audience was solely businesses. We’ve done a lot of work with less.

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Fed Tech News Roundup 8 July 2015

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NYSE Trading Halted Due To Technical Issue TechCrunch (Today) - NYSE trading was halted about 30 minutes ago due to a technical issue. TechCrunch has reached out to the exchange and received the following comment:“We’re currently experiencing a technical issue. Marine Corps, Interior Dept. LATEST NEWS.