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Allseated raises $15M to expand beyond event visualizations into corporate metaverses

TechCrunch

Two-dimensional virtual event platforms such as Hopin, Cvent and Zoom have become staples of virtual events, but these are about consuming content rather than “user activation” for brands. The new funding round will mean it can scale its platform and expand beyond events into corporate use.

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The startup CIO’s guide to formalizing IT for liquidity events

CIO

It just crossed $100M in revenue and is approaching a major liquidity event, such as an IPO. But as you speak with an expanding cadre of lawyers, accountants, and bankers, you start to appreciate what such an event means for your department. Suppose you lead IT at a VC-backed startup. It’s exciting stuff. Why is thisleader so vital?

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How to Make a Body or Object in VR (Virtual Reality)?

The Crazy Programmer

Nowadays, the concept of virtual reality or VR is finding across-the-board applications, including healthcare, defense, aerospace, and many other industries. ” We’ll take you through the integrated steps of creating 3D objects and bodies abounding in the VR point-and-click adventure gaming.

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Launch next-level networking with CrunchMatch at our TC Sessions: Space event

TechCrunch

TC Sessions: Space 2020 , our first space technology event, launches December 16-17, and you won’t want to miss our virtual conference focused on this fast-emerging startup category. Get ready for a deep dive on topics like 3D-printed rockets, launch services, orbital operations, ground station networks and beyond.

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Thinking of hibernating through the metaverse winter?

CIO

If you’re skeptical about dipping your enterprise’s virtual toes into a metaverse, rightfully so. While some investors and developers pulled back , others kept forging ahead, developing chips for augmented and virtual reality, trialing advertising through augmented reality, and “stockpiling gaming content,” according to CBInsights.

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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)? Enter Emperia , an “immersive” retail startup that — to its credit — has already created virtual stores for brands including Bloomingdales, Dior, Ralph Lauren and Lacoste. A virtual store created with Emperia’s platform.

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AI avatars in the workplace: A tricky equation CIOs must prepare for

CIO

Two events this week — an announcement from Asana Wednesday and an interview from Zoom’s CEO on Monday — outline a near future in which lines between human and AI collaborators become increasingly blurred. Ivanov said he “attends meetings to discuss strategy issues, something I personally wouldn’t trust my virtual avatar to do.

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