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a16z-backed Rooms.xyz lets you build interactive, 3D rooms and simple games in your browser

TechCrunch

” Image Credits: Rooms.xyz The idea for Rooms was inspired by a combination of factors, explains co-founder Jason Toff — namely, that 3D model creation today was far too difficult. Prior to Rooms, Toff spent ten years at Google, off and on, in product marketing and product management, including at YouTube, Area 120, and in VR/AR.

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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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Nanome raises $3 million to help scientists get up close with molecular structures in VR

TechCrunch

Yet, the R&D process for drug discovery relies on 2D monitors, keyboard, and mouse, which limits the understanding of complex 3D structures or interactions and contributes to massive R&D costs averaging $2.5B But they have plans to use this new funding to expand into pharmaceutical chemistry, synthetic biology, and even education.

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How to use AR and VR in education industry?

OTS Solutions

How to use AR and VR in education industry? Artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to disrupt the education system by allowing academic programs to become personalized through augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). It is also making education more convenient. Augmented Reality and Education.

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Audi spinoff holoride collects $12M in Series A led by Terranet AB

TechCrunch

million), followed by a group of Chinese financial and automotive technology investors, organized by investment professional Jingjing Xu, and educational and entertainment game development company Schell Games, which has partnered with holoride in the past to create content. . I used VR in a car going 90 mph and didn’t get sick.

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LG announces the first 50 participants in its LG Nova program

TechCrunch

XRHealth Virtual Clinic – Integrates VR/AR, licensed clinicians and real-time data analytics. ByondXR – Provides retail 3D virtual experiences that are fast, scalable and in line with the latest metaverse technologies. HEXA – Unique immersive OS with 3D tech stack to create, manage, display and analyze 3D projects.

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Power Immersive, Engaging, Impactful Learning Experiences with AR/VR

Trigent

The education sector, like many others, has been hugely impacted owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. But with Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) coming into the picture, things have changed radically for the education sector. We are treading into an era of experiential learning driven by AR/VR.

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