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VR gaming startup ForeVR Games raises $10M to grow its library of Wii Sports-like titles

TechCrunch

While Meta tries to convince users to attend virtual work meetings in its metaverse , ForeVR Games , a VR gaming startup with casual games like bowling, darts and cornhole, is a reminder that virtual reality is supposed to be fun. Much like Wii Sports, ForeVR games are designed to be easy to play. Image Credits: ForeVR Games.

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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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Can a technology mindset save Paramount?

CIO

And Skydance, controlled by veteran producer David Ellison (son of Oracle founder Larry Ellison), is arguing that embracing technology is the only viable path. In many ways, Paramount’s struggles mirror what many enterprises are facing today as they try to adapt to current technology.

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7 investors discuss augmented reality and VR startup opportunities in 2020

TechCrunch

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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Sports venues advance goals, enhance fan experience with data analytics

CIO

Sports fans today have more ways than ever to watch their favorite teams beyond the traditional, live stadium experience, including television, streaming services, even highlights on social media. In response, sports teams and venue operators are working hard to improve and differentiate the in-stadium experience.

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How 2 Australian sporting brands leverage human-centric digital innovation to drive new fan experiences in and out of the arena

CIO

Creating new revenue streams, identifying untapped audiences and better engaging fans onsite and all year-round are just some of the wins iconic Australian sporting events are chalking up thanks to human-centric digital innovation. Helping AGPC was strategic technology partner, WONGDOODY, the global human experience company of Infosys.

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Refract raises $8.5M SGD funding, announces new game development division 

TechCrunch

After poring over documents and articles of cutting-edge technological innovations in gaming and applications in other industries, the three co-founders identified a gap in the market and set up Refract. Refract will continue delivering immersive and engaging XR and VR experiences to a growing market of 2.9 ” . . ” .

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