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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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Hexa raises $20.5M to turn images into 3D objects for VR, AR and more

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But HTC’s focus has increasingly shifted over the years from mobile to VR, and it evidently sees Hexa as aligned with its current — and perhaps even future — lines of business. But he later pivoted the business into a general-purpose tech stack for VR, AR and 3D-model-viewing experiences. So what differentiates Hexa?

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VUZ raises $20 million to scale its immersive social app

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VUZ , a social app that allows users to stream and experience immersive realism in extended reality (XR) and metaverse digital experiences, has raised $20 million in Series B investment. The platform offers over 20,000 hours of content covering entertainment, creators, sports, and XR, VR, and AR experiences virtually anywhere in the world.

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Virtual Recruitment Events: A Complete Guide

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These events use tools such as video conferencing, chat platforms, and virtual booths to recreate the dynamics of an in-person job fair in a digital format. Real-Time Interactions While virtual events are online, they allow for real connections between recruiters and candidates via live chats, Q&A sessions, and video calls.

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MeetKai launches new room-scanning tech and metaverse builder

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Not everyone believes that the metaverse — social, VR-centric worlds — has staying power. After tapping a camera-equipped device to record a few seconds of video, users upload the footage to MeetKai Reality, which renders the captured space in VR. But MeetKai is among the steadfast optimists.

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Facebook Bets on Virtual Reality: Purchases VR firm Oculus

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Tuesday, Facebook announced its plans to acquire Oculus VR for $2 billion. If you haven’t heard of it, Oculus VR is a virtual reality startup out of Irvine, CA. Brian Fung , tech writer for the Washington Post, agrees, predicting that Facebook will use virtual reality to strengthen its grip on social interactions.

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How to Conduct Effective Virtual Recruitment Events for Global Teams

Hacker Earth Developers Blog

These events use video conferences, live chat, and virtual booths to mimic the regular, physically face-to-face job fairs. Choose the Right Platform Search for a platform that you would like to use and must meet basic requirements, including video conferencing, real-time messaging, and analytics.