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7 investors discuss augmented reality and VR startup opportunities in 2020

TechCrunch

Meanwhile, few spaces were frothier in 2016 than virtual reality, but most VCs who gambled on VR following Facebook’s Oculus acquisition failed to strike it rich. “We believe VR is still the largest long-term opportunity of the two. . “We believe VR is still the largest long-term opportunity of the two.

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Innovative Approaches to Executive Development in the 2024 Workplace

N2Growth Blog

This evolution is not just valuable; it’s vital; the expanding global marketplace and the relentless march of technological innovation have made the old models of leadership development ineffectual and obsolete. Simulations of leadership scenarios in dynamic virtual environments improve decision-making and problem-solving skills.

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Labster gets millions from a16z to bring virtual science lab software to the world

TechCrunch

billion in assets under management , has poured millions into an edtech startup that sells virtual STEM lab simulations to institutions. Labster lands new cash to bring its virtual reality science lab software to Asia. The fact that Labster is a platform innovating learning at scale is really what attracted them.”.

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

TechCrunch

San Diego-based startup Nanome uses virtual reality to solve that problem. Nanome is reimagining the way we interact with science at a time when innovation in collaboration is more important than ever before,” said Bullpen Capital General Partner Ann Lai in a press release.

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Private 5G networks are sparking innovation at the edge

CIO

They also provide a foundation for unprecedented business innovation and transformative new digital experiences. Private 5G-enabled AR/VR technology facilitates remote training and maintenance, enhancing productivity and reducing downtime. Private 5G provides the foundation for radical innovation, particularly at the edge.

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Mozilla acquires Active Replica to build on its metaverse vision

TechCrunch

.” According to Mozilla SVP Imo Udom, Active Replica will support Mozilla’s ongoing work with Hubs, the latter’s VR chatroom service and open source project. “Together, we see this as a key opportunity to bring even more innovation and creativity to Hubs than we could alone,” Udom said in a blog post.

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

Trigent

Homeschooling, online degree programs, virtual classrooms have all been progressive steps in the direction of transformative technological innovation. But with Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) coming into the picture, things have changed radically for the education sector. A lot more than a laptop.

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