Featuring Samsung, Gleechi, Vive Arts, VREX, DPVR, Holo-Light and Immerse This week’s The Reality Wire does an excellent job of demonstrating the breadth and depth…
Immersive preoperative planning and therapeutics take a step forward thanks to PrecisionOS and co Quick read ➨ The recent flurry of US FDA authorisations should…
Although inherently a little risky, the results of Coventry University’s approach to AR and VR are there to see Quick read ➨ As a modern,…
VR represents a newer method of learning that could aid medical students at Belarusian State Medical University Quick read ➨ Technology startup Proven Solution is…
The partnership marks an expansion into a new market for digital training company Virti Quick read ➨ Stapleton Cricket Club is using VR technology to…
Prospective XRHealth investors are invited to support and participate in the telehealth boom Quick read ➨ XRHealth has so far raised more than $142,000 through…
Niantic is ‘building a future where the real world is overlaid with digital creations’ Quick read ➨ Niantic has raised $300 million of funding from…
AR powers Black Friday ad campaign at boohooMAN Quick read ➨ Global online fashion retailer boohooMAN has launched its first AR-enhanced adverts to support its…
Dyson Demo VR is part of a plan to focus on direct-to-consumer retail in-store and online, with an emphasis on ‘try before you buy’ Quick…
Ultraleap aims to contribute to a controller-free metaverse Quick read ➨ Hand tracking and mid-air haptics technology provider Ultraleap has raised $82 million in a…
HaptX points out apparent substantial similarities between Meta’s prototype microfluidic haptic feedback glove and its own Quick read ➨ HaptX believes the core components of…
Brain-computer interface technology meets AR as Cognixion lands $12 million Quick read ➨ Neural interface startup Cognixion has raised $12 million in seed funding to…
HIKKY fundraise shows there’s no business but the metaverse Quick read ➨ HIKKY has raised about $57 million in funding to accelerate its metaverse business…
Featuring Niantic, Qualcomm, CareAR, 8th Wall, Blippar and Holo-Light After a brief hiatus in which the 10th edition of VRWordTech Magazine was published, Facebook rebranded…
Prism Pro is a hand-free, smartphone-powered HMD that features a flip-up lens and connects Air Force maintenance technicians with experts Quick read ➨ Maintenance technicians…
HitMotion: Reloaded, positioned as fitness for enterprise, is a game that its makers are particularly passionate about Quick read ➨ Speaking to VRWorldTech Magazine for…
This application of VR for education is a glowing endorsement from Stanford University Quick read ➨ Stanford University has taught several hundred students entirely in…
DigiLens aims to bring enterprise and consumer smart glasses to market at a realistic price point Quick read ➨DigiLens has closed its first series D…
Inside COVID19 is a compelling chapter in the story of our times, in stereoscopic 360° video and VR Quick read ➨ Gary Yost, producer and…
In the space of only a few weeks, we have seen visions for the metaverse from Meta, Microsoft and now Engage XR Quick read ➨…
Rather than building the metaverse and hoping users will come, Microsoft is developing the means to access the metaverse and bringing it to us Quick…
The Covid-19 pandemic brought VR gaming a new audience Quick read ➨ Kimara Rouwit, director of publishing at Vertigo Games, speaks exclusively to VRWorldTech Magazine…
NuVasive will deliver remote access to a hands-on learning experience to users, including surgeons, academic institutions and sales representatives Quick read ➨ NuVasive is adding…
There is a growing business acumen mixed with an inventiveness among VR game developers and publishers that bodes well for the future of the technology…
Facebook, now named Meta, made very few announcements that would affect or even excite enterprise users of the company’s VR and AR tools and technology…
Jigsaw is exploring how VR training and performance review can be used to produce better police officers Quick read ➨ Jigsaw has developed a VR…
Facebook aims to become a ‘metaverse’ company Quick read ➨ Facebook is planning to report separately on its VR and AR division in future financial…
AerinX says airlines and MRO companies such as Magnetic can enhance maintenance efficiency and productivity with digital solutions and gain an important competitive advantage Quick…
Varjo has been promising a VR headset for all—and here it is Quick read ➨ Varjo Aero is very much a high-end device, costing $1,990…
The blockbuster agreement between Sumitomo Dainippon Pharma and BehaVR is likely one of the largest ever struck for VR therapeutics Quick read ➨ Sumitomo Dainippon…
This is the largest number of VR headsets any company has ever deployed, according to one Accenture executive Quick read ➨ Accenture has acquired 60,000…
HTC Vive has decided to focus on a particular kind of user with Vive Flow, who can finally utilise VR collaboration, productivity and meeting app…
AR facial recognition technology is prevalent across social media, retail, gaming, dating and even healthcare Facial recognition software can partner with AR to project these…
Magic Leap has been valued at $2 billion ahead of the release of its next AR headset Quick read ➨ Magic Leap reveals next-gen AR…
Bank of America’s roll-out of VR training is the latest huge implementation of immersive technology at a major Fortune 500 company Quick read ➨ Bank…
Featuring Lynx, Canon, VMWare, Magic Leap, Facebook/Oculus, HTC Vive and Varjo This week’s The Reality Wire is big on new headsets, most notably from Lynx,…
Honoris member colleges and universities will provide an immersive, hands-on experience both on and off campus Quick read ➨ Honoris United Universities is rolling out…
The Blippar WebAR SDK could transform digital marketing, product launches and the entire purchase experience, according to one client Quick read ➨ The WebAR SDK…
VRWorldTech is interested in hearing from VR game developers and publishers about the outage and the impact it had on the Oculus platform Quick read…
Hoag is providing an interdisciplinary XR resource for patients and doctors from all specialties Quick read ➨ The Hoag Center for Advanced Visualization and Immersive…
Snap sees the potential in social AR for marketing and advertising Quick read ➨ Snap and WPP will collaborate on new products and technology ➨…
Nreal Air glasses are more ‘smart’ than ‘AR’ Quick read ➨ Nreal Air uses micro OLED displays, connects to a mobile device via cable for…
Craven-Pamlico Regional Library aims to overcome social isolation and expand the horizons of patrons Quick read ➨ Rendever, the US company specialising in VR for…
Smooth, interactive and shoppable, The Etsy House is a great step forward for the ecommerce site Quick read ➨ The Etsy House uses photorealistic and…
Blippar chief product officer Ambarish Mitra features on the cover of the latest issue of VRWorldTech Magazine Quick read ➨ In an exclusive interview, Mitra…
Featuring the University of Basel’s AR app for conquering a fear of spiders, the new VR collaboration app from Snobal, plus NASA and Facebook Jump…
Nreal is pressing ahead with R&D, expanding into new markets and launching new products Update Nreal has confirmed that it has raised $100 million from…
The Upskill Ultimatum reveals the results of a survey of 1,000 knowledge workers and 1,000 HR professionals Quick read ➨ Almost 50% of US and…
XR technology is taking storytelling to the next level Quick read ➨ VIFF Immersed is made up of Immersed International Competition and Exhibition, taking place…
Contribute to The Reality Wire in the VRWorldTech Magazine entertainment issue Quick read ➨ VRWorldTech Magazine is exploring entertainment and how immersive technology is being…
A virtual business event offers a unique opportunity to combine engagement, interactivity, cost-effectiveness and accessibility Are you considering migrating your next virtual business event to…
Meet Agora and learn about real-time engagement Quick read ➨ Agora worked with HTC Vive to bring RTE to Vive Sync ➨ RTE could be…
The AR capability of Xiaomi Smart Glasses, as conceptualised here, is basic, but it looks like a highly achievable form that could prove useful Quick…
Time will tell whether Ray-Ban Stories is a significant enough step toward AR glasses Last week’s launch of Ray-Ban Stories, the smart glasses designed by…
Featuring JOURNEE and HitMotion: Reloaded, plus PIXO, iQIYI and LG Jump to ➨ JOURNEE to the BMW ‘metaverse’ ➨ Free demo of HitMotion: Reloaded available…
Ray-Ban Stories is geared toward the Spectacles market of social media users and media consumers Quick read ➨ Ray-Ban Stories is launching in the US,…
Niantic, Adidas, IKEA, The New York Times and Patrón Tequila are among the best early adopters of AR technology To properly understand how AR can…
Amber Lineback, director of natural gas learning and readiness at Duke Energy, on the benefits of VR training in a sector facing significant changes Quick…
Bailey Nelson is one of many online retailers offering virtual try-ons, but its approach is delivering results, according to CMO Quick read ➨ Bailey Nelson…
Featuring Arthur, Inpixon and Ostendo, Glue, Lenovo and RealWear, and Osso VR The Reality Wire is a weekly digest of the latest product and service…
Theia Interactive senior product manager Max Sims offers exclusive insight into the new biometric software tool Quick read ➨ Claria is a biometric software tool…
Bretman ‘Da Baddest’ Rock and Glassface created content for the Afterpay brand push Quick read ➨ Afterpay integrated Snap’s AR technology so that visitors can…
VRWorldTech Magazine turns to software in issue 9 and looks closely at content creation and other tools Quick read ➨ The Reality Wire includes exclusive…
Featuring HTC Vive, Taqtile, From The Future and IrisVR
InVeris aims to develop an unrivalled solution for existing and future customers Quick read ➨ InVeris Training Solutions has acquired SURVIVR ➨ The acquisition, for…
VR continues to emerge as a serious treatment option and solution to a range of healthcare issues Quick read ➨ VR is proving its worth…
VR is taking corporate training to the next level Clarissa Castillo explains how VR corporate training promises to optimise employee retention, improve skill building, and…
Featuring Oisoi and Painting VR, Epic Games and Unreal Engine 4.27, and Waya Health
A surprise release, Horizon Workrooms promises meetings, productivity and collaboration in VR like you’ve never experienced, but you need a Facebook account Quick read ➨…
With virtual reality freeing up resources, SIGN Fracture Care can move more rapidly towards its goal of creating equality of fracture care around the globe…
VR may be a novel technology, but it pressed all the right buttons in a Heriot-Watt University research project aiming to eliminate bias toward disabled…
ATARS is taking augmented reality to the skies Quick read ➨ Red 6 has secured a SBIR Phase III sole source award that could be…
American High School students will experience the benefits of social learning in an immersive 3D environment, rather than in isolation, passively on a 2D screen…
Penumbra is doubling down on ‘the tremendous potential of virtual reality for healthcare’ Quick read ➨ REAL i-Series solution features a virtual reality headset with…
AR technology like Common Room from Early-Adopter remains an essential tool for keeping students connected and engaged Quick read ➨ Avenues serves more than 3,500…
Online learning provider Byju’s is embracing the AR revolution with its acquisition of Whodat Quick read ➨ Whodat builds spatial mapping and augmented reality solutions…
VR learning is changing the way education is delivered in the classroom Quick read ➨ Fisk University is demonstrating that VR has a place in…
Featuring XRHealth, Holoride, FundamentalVR and Theorem Solutions The Reality Wire is a weekly digest of the latest product and service updates, partnership news, funding opportunities…
The new startup from Dominica Jamir and Bryan Feol aims to improve the user experience as society becomes more immersed in technology Quick read ➨…
Study participants serving as jurors who viewed the scene through a virtual reality headset were 9.5 times more likely to choose the same verdict Quick…
Students from Gems Metropole School and the Jersey City Public Schools district understand and apply the power of augmented reality toward learning Quick read ➨…
Accessible by trainee surgeons via a smartphone app, augmented reality technology is used to scan physical models of organs made from hyper-realistic aqua gel Quick…
The merger between PhotonLens and Shadow Creator is designed to create an international mixed reality group that can drive the technology forward Quick read ➨…
Augmented reality content has been a remarkable success for Argos Quick read ➨ The figure was revealed as part of an announcement confirming 1WorldSync as…
Virtual and augmented reality will turbo-charge a brand’s competitive advantage Quick read ➨ Nine in 10 C-suite executives of retail and consumer goods companies are…
For Epic Games, the acquisition of Sketchfab confirms bold plans for immersive technology as part of the Unreal Engine developer’s vision for the metaverse Quick…
Going public sets Matterport up for the next stage of its expansion, after hitting more than 330,000 subscribers in more than 150 countries and expecting…
This new growth financing gives HaptX sufficient resources to press ahead with meeting enterprise demand for its haptic gloves Quick read ➨ The US-based haptic…
Content creation is a crucial question for enterprise customers Quick read ➨ VRWorldTech Magazine is diving into content creation solutions in the next issue, scheduled…
Engagement is crucial to delivering effective education, particularly on social issues as serious as knife crime Quick read ➨ Round Midnight, based in Birmingham, has…
As Hexagon puts it, a more immersive experience can boost task efficiency, improve safety protocols, optimise workflows and increase collaboration Quick read ➨ Immersal, based…
The pandemic’s impact on the use of immersive technology is encouraging for the industry, according to the latest survey from Perkins Coie and XRA Quick…
The Reality Wire features HSS Innovation Institute, Teslasuit, Holo-Light, Campfire and NFT Oasis The Reality Wire is a weekly digest of the latest product and…
The US Army is almost ready to begin testing IVAS under operational conditions Quick read ➨ IVAS is now being deployed among aircrews and paratroopers…
With as many as 60,000 pilots potentially required within advanced air mobility’s first decade of operation, Volocopter needs to develop a training solution from the…
The introduction of point-of-view cameras in sports is likely to be welcomed by virtual and augmented reality users, not to mention the majority of those…
Osso VR’s investors have multiple reasons to begin or continue backing the company Quick read ➨ The series B round featured Signalfire, Kaiser Permanente Ventures,…
The Reality Wire features Enjin, Virtual Worlds, WXR Fund, Arvizio and Vincerion The Reality Wire is a weekly digest of the latest product and service…
Up to 1,000 guests can move around the BMW i Virtual Garage Experience at the same time, which is also accessible via 2D mobile and…
The series A funding is a significant mark of confidence in Virti, whose deep learning technology is improving training outcomes by up to 230%, according…
Meet Masters of Pie, a software scale-up bringing people and their data together, no matter where they are or the device they want to use…
AerinX is in advanced negotiations with other parties for major implementations in the EU, Hong Kong, and the US Quick read ➨ It is a…
Issue 8 of VRWorldTech Magazine focuses on architecture, engineering and construction (AEC), and features Numena, Holo-Light and Make Real, and much more Quick read ➨…
Varjo is aiming to create a metaverse in which enterprise teams use its headsets to collaborate Quick read ➨ Varjo Reality Cloud will enable virtual…
Ready VR and PromiseVR from Moth+Flame put users in a simulated real-world environment that responds to vocal cues Quick read ➨ Moth+Flame, a developer of…
Immersive VR Education believes Engage Oasis can become the leader in the ‘corporate metaverse’ Quick read ➨ Engage Oasis is scheduled for launch in the…
Increasing uptime and solving production challenges quickly and efficiently means better outcomes for life sciences customers, says Ecolab as it rolls out a new virtual…
The new Jaguar Land Rover design studio in the UK has collaboration at its heart, using immersive technology to enhance workflows and improve outcomes Quick…
A successful deployment of the virtual reality solution could see it used to design other HS2 stations, as well as buildings that have to manage…
HoloSite integrates augmented reality into a safety-compliant, hard hat and visor. The technology enables users to view full, BIM models on site, in real time…
From hands-on client design and tried-and-tested visualisation to improving the training of staff, immersive technology is changing AEC for the better Quick read ➨ VRdirect,…
ActivSight from Activ Surgical serves as the ‘eyes’ of the platform, allowing surgeons to visualise blood flow in real time Quick read ➨ ActivInsights, along…
Patients do not understand complex 2D imaging data and traditional virtual and augmented reality make large-scale knowledge sharing difficult, so Xenco Medical turned to holographic…
The FirstNet partnership comes after ThirdEye successfully launched telehealth/telepresence pilot programmes with the Marcus Hook and Upper Merion Fire Departments in Pennsylvania Quick read ➨…
Designed, built and delivered exclusively for business and professional users, Vive Focus 3 will soon be vying with Oculus Quest 2 for dominance in the…
As the pandemic continues to upend traditional ways of working, immersive technologies have emerged as a reliable alternative, and investors are increasingly recognising their potential,…
Red 6 aims to use augmented reality to produce pilots quickly and more effectively, and make them more experienced Quick read ➨ The series A…
The XRHealth solution has proven compelling as demand for telehealth solutions increased last year following the outbreak of Covid-19 Quick read ➨ Discount Tech, the…
The enterprise market is waiting for immersive technology solutions that meet their increasingly realistic expectations. Based on their presentations at the VR/AR Global Summit today,…
The Reality Wire features WorldViz, Unity, Circuit Stream, MindPortal and Bodyswaps ➨ WorldViz launches software tool for eye tracking experiments in VR ➨ Unity and…
‘Claria from Theia Interactive takes the guesswork out of designing products and campaigns’ Quick read ➨ Claria is available as a perpetual licence now through…
Additional features and other improvements for all industries will be unveiled when the full Unreal Engine 5 launches Quick read ➨ Unreal Engine 5 is…
‘Using web AR, world tracking and 3D models of virtual rooms, prospective Middlesex students can find out what the university has to offer by bringing…
‘Through blockchain and NFTs, we envision the highest level of personalisation for users while offering a one-of-a-kind XR experience with compelling monetisation opportunities for our…
These are the company’s first smart glasses capable of viewing augmented reality content Quick read ➨ Snap is calling these smart glasses the next-generation Spectacles…
‘This means designing for inclusion and so spending time on understanding how to make it possible for people on the edges of the user spectrum…
‘As ThirdEye grows, it is important that we also bolster other AR/MR companies in the space—especially those making software that is crucial to our target…
Apple is not saying much about its long-term plans for immersive technology, but the introduction of spatial audio for Apple Music and Delta’s aim to…
Issue 8 of VRWorldTech Magazine finds designers, architects and engineers at the forefront of virtual and augmented reality, utilising these technologies to push the boundaries…
The Reality Wire features PIXO, Crunchfish, Dispelix and SimX ➨ PIXO aims to eliminate ‘sideloading’ with new in-headset launcher ➨ Crunchfish reveals full body tracking…
The Duke Energy natural gas business unit will realise savings of approximately three hours in training time per technician per course through the use of…
Agora, Immerse, Bodyswaps, Axon and Immersive VR Education are releasing new solutions and forging partnerships following the launch of Vive Focus 3 and Pro 2…
XYZ Reality is bringing the HoloSite augmented reality system to complicated construction projects with the aim of getting them done on-time and within budget Quick…
In revealing these new virtual reality headsets, HTC Vive actually shows its commitment to both markets, seeing businesses and consumers as equally important and finding…
The headline specs and details for Pico Interactive’s Neo 3 Pro range include Qualcomm’s Snapdragon XR2 chip under the hood, as well as a single…
Wildfire Ready Virtual turns top-tier science into an engaging and fun educational tool Quick read ➨ The augmented reality-powered mobile app enables homeowners to see…
Wearing augmented reality smart glasses, surgeons are able to view precise 3D information while fitting knee implants Quick read ➨ Knee+, from Pixee Medical, is…
User feedback is pushing the Arthur solution toward better collaboration and productivity tools Quick read ➨ The updates are live and available now ➨ They…
Integrating Surgical Theater SyncAR with StealthStation S8 will allow surgeons to visualise structures in the brain, test virtual surgical tools and plan surgeries before entering…
The Reality Wire features Varjo, VRM Switzerland, BUNDLAR, the University of Central Florida, Inpixon and Visualix ➨ Varjo and VRM Switzerland VR simulator receives EASA…
Microsoft is well versed in customising HoloLens 2, its flagship augmented and mixed reality product, for particular customers, industries and sectors Quick read ➨ Microsoft…
ViveCon 2021 promises to examine HTC Vive’s plans in detail, and offer some revealing insights into how first-movers are utilising its technology for a range…
‘By focusing on specific needs for design and engineering, Campfire has reimagined the entire stack to deliver an experience that takes a giant step toward…
Issue 7 of VRWorldTech Magazine focuses on hardware and features HTC Vive, XRSPACE, ThirdEye Gen, the XR Association and NuEyes, as well as The Reality…
Holoride is building an immersive in-vehicle media platform that is able to connect virtual reality and other immersive content to vehicle data points in real…
‘Proximie aims to have a profound impact on surgeons and the patients they treat through connected surgical care, making care more efficient, effective, affordable and…
Igloo Vision says the centre is available and ideal for enterprise organisations looking to learn about using shared immersive tech for visualising data and designs,…
5G will ‘drive massive innovation that demands expertise, training and operation’—and augmented reality is well placed to achieve this Quick read ➨ The Department of…
Meet Vipin Dhunnoo, a virtual reality developer who is creating immersive experiences to convey the impacts of climate change
The Vicarious Surgical robotic solution ‘has arms that replicate human motion, offering remarkable mobility with 9 degrees of freedom per arm with 360-degree visualisation, all…
Sony’s investment in Epic Games ‘aligns with our purpose to fill the world with emotion, through the power of creativity and technology’ Quick read ➨…
‘One of the greatest obstacles to the adoption of augmented and virtual reality was the necessity for a dedicated GPU'. Even then, it is 'not…
The features make virtual reality much more compelling for professional users Quick read ➨ Oculus Air Link is the new wireless option for PC virtual…
‘Neo 3 is building off of the Neo 2 to offer the latest technology to give users an amazing, immersive experience’ Quick read ➨ Neo…
NuEyes is following up its expansion into the enterprise market with a set of smart glasses targeting consumers and professional users Quick read ➨ Pro…
This week, The Reality Wire features T-Mobile, Theia Interactive, The Gettys Group, Goodwill Industries International, Accenture, Lincoln & York, Zappar, Immerse and Solas VR ➨…
During a recent discussion on the company’s plans for the enterprise market, an HTC Vive executive told VRWorldTech to expect further exciting announcements above and…
The past year has spurred more interest in and adoption of remote support than ever before. And it’s clear the remote-first approach to service delivery…
Headsets and smart glasses, where Issue 7 of VRWorldTech Magazine focuses, are good places to start in answering the question about the purpose of immersive…
‘In addition to leveraging technology which can increase the speed of training by over 400%, Project (VR)² delivers content in a way that participants find…
HP Reverb G2 Omnicept Edition will take virtual reality training, learning, wellbeing, collaboration and creation to the next level with several sensors and features that…
Pico Interactive is keeping its audience intrigued with a newly released image of the upcoming Neo 3 headset Quick read ➨ The 10 May date…
‘As we continue to work with development studios in the West to release not only fan-favourite games but also new, innovative ones, consumers in Asia…
The custom augmented reality headset, based on HoloLens from Microsoft, will enter the field later in 2021 Quick read ➨ CNBC is reporting that the…
Magic Leap called the chief software and cloud officer role and its focus ‘an essential step’ in its evolution as an augmented reality for enterprise…
‘New kinds of devices’ are leveraging the Niantic platform, suggesting a set of augmented reality smart glasses could be on the horizon Quick read ➨…
AppliedVR raises $29 million in series A funding, Innovation hub HOST to house UK’s first Unity centre of excellence, and Perception teaches students the basics…
Issue 7 of VRWorldTech Magazine will be available in print during the week of 12 April. The digital edition is scheduled for publication on 26…
Rec Room and Blippar are strong examples of the investment opportunities that exist in immersive technology in 2021 Quick read ➨ Virtual and augmented reality…
Surgical training and pioneering medical professionals to become better surgeons is just one area where mixed reality and other immersive technologies are being used every…
DEF CON teamed up with Chinese internet giant Baidu to hold the China Party, which was hosted in XRSpace Manova World on 20 March Quick…
Immersed rolls out smartphone streaming in virtual reality, Glartek releases free enterprise-grade AR remote assistance product, Modest Tree launches next-generation Xplorer for XR content creation,…
Oliver Steil, chief executive officer of TeamViewer, says the partnership will ‘significantly expand our brand positioning’ and ‘help us to market our comprehensive solutions portfolio…
‘The virtual reality features of the Virti Well Be It programme mean that the course is perfect for busy people who want to ‘fast-track’ their…
This is an interesting and potentially powerful use of augmented reality to enhance a marketing campaign, drawing attention to a brand likely hit hard by…
‘Virtual reality and other immersive technologies offer significant value and effectiveness for modelling, simulation and training. It’s the aim of this partnership to demonstrate those…
Vive XR Suite is now available in Australia, New Zealand and Taiwan, on top of Greater China and Europe, the Middle East and Africa HTC…
Fernando Kufer, chief executive officer of disguise, says the company is ‘looking forward to further consolidating our position as the global “platform of platforms” for…
To help enterprises and professional users navigate these exciting times, VRWorldTech Magazine will sit down with the best and brightest headset and smart glasses developers…
‘The funding helps us to continue furthering our presence as a leader in B2B VR solutions in the West,’ says Zhou Hongwei, chief executive officer…
‘This will fundamentally change how design reviews, construction planning, field inspections, and facilities management are conducted,’ says Julien Faure, general manager of verticals at Unity…
The enterprise market and professional users need a headset from HTC Vive that combines the best of untethered and tethered virtual reality. It an ideal…
Meet Czech Republic-based iShowroom, the product visualisation partner using virtual and augmented reality to enhance the ecommerce experience Filip Major, founder and chief executive officer…
MetaVRse Virtual Showroom promises to redefine online retail, a new version of VRdirect Studio enables widespread use of virtual reality in enterprise, and Qualcomm to…
Enterprises interested in making the step up to high-end mixed and virtual reality hardware should consider the experiences of several new and existing Varjo customers…
The user interface is attractive and precise, controls are slick, and movement is comfortable and natural. Plus, productivity is front and centre in Arthur Quick…
‘As a pioneer in this space, we look forward to seeing how these new smart glasses are implemented by customers’ Quick read ➨ The latest…
‘The enterprise AR market is huge and growing rapidly, and we are perfectly positioned to tap that potential’ Quick read ➨ The acquisition of US-based…
Microsoft Mesh ‘is why we’ve been so passionate about mixed reality as the next big medium for collaborative computing. It’s magical when two people see…
Michael Reich, chief executive officer of DSI Underground, says ‘simulator-based, remote training courses and certification programmes are increasingly becoming part of our daily business’ Quick…
Johns Hopkins neurosurgeons perform institution’s first AR surgeries, The Leadership Network to deliver executive Toyota masterclass in VR, and Scope AR launches web-based app for…
It’s crucial that you stay abreast of the latest releases and trends within immersive technology for enterprise, whether you’re a developer seeking to stay ahead…
‘8 billion people will love it. 100 million will directly benefit, including over 1 billion who support them,’ says Mai Ling Chan, director of growth…
‘With remote work becoming common for AEC professionals, we have a unique opportunity to redefine and improve the workplace through immersive collaboration,’ says Gabe Paez,…
The enterprise edition is fully customisable, according to Nreal, making the device capable of meeting the needs of businesses in manufacturing, retail, tourism, education, logistics…
Issue 6 of VRWorldTech Magazine focuses on education and features Immersive VR Education, Lenovo, the University of Nottingham, and MindFuel, as well as The Reality…
This was how an event like the Perseverance rover landing needs to be experienced. Full-bodied, immersive and enhanced, the next best thing to actually being…
Augmented and virtual reality will play a key role in the digital transformation of a growing number of enterprises across all sectors Nick Cherukuri, founder…
‘We hope to improve the workflow of creative professionals around the world with our very own professional tracker,’ says Bart Loosman, chief executive officer at…
The best way to get your hands on a copy of this issue of VRWorldTech Magazine is to buy a subscription Quick read ➨ Issue…
Arvizio launches solution for AR model sharing over video conferencing, HipInsight AR guidance system for surgeons receives FDA approval, and MyndVR to raise equity funding…
A key reason Professor Gary Burnett wanted to deliver a university module in virtual reality was because ‘I was conscious that my students, when they…
David Grammer, general manager for the UK and Ireland at PTC, says the pandemic has forced manufacturers to ‘quickly find new ways to deliver services’.…
Diarmuid O’Sullivan, construction director at PM Group, reveals that the firm has been using HoloSite for design and construction since the project's launch Quick read…
Professor Stephen Roche participated in three of 13 surgeries conducted using Microsoft HoloLens 2, leading one in South Africa and assisting in two carried out…
Galea will be the first device that integrates biometric data, such as EEG and EMG signals, and image based eye-tracking into a single mixed reality…
Rendever creates multiplayer version of Tilt Brush. Arcturus to bring easy streaming of volumetric video over mobile networks, and SPREE Interactive to use Neo 2…
Lenovo is building smarter technology that empowers learners and educators through personalised education solutions, says global education solutions director Rich Henderson Quick read ➨ VR…
Former SpringboardVR executive Jordan Williams, now co-founder and chief operating officer of ArborXR, says the new company is ‘a natural evolution for us as we…
Oculus App Lab will enable virtual reality developers ‘to build a business, create a community, test and experiment with new apps, or get feedback on…
Thangs.com creator Physna lands $20 million in funding, Victory Square hires Dooner to lead new Immersive Tech location-based VR experience, and Mass Virtual and US…
As David Whelan, chief executive officer of Immersive VR Education, put it to VRWorldTech during an interview for the next issue of VRWorldTech Magazine: 'We’re…
Julia Goldin, chief product and marketing officer at the LEGO Group, says the new augmented reality app provides ‘a new canvas for kids to creatively…
Gavin Taylor, vice president of global sales and strategy for 3t Energy Group, describes the BP contract as a ‘revolutionary training project’ for Survivex Quick…
Joe Michaels, chief revenue officer of HaptX, tells VRWorldTech that HaptX Gloves DK2 incorporates several features and improvements over previous models Quick read ➨ HaptX…
Rokid unveils Vision 2 mixed reality glasses, Marxent secures series C financing for 3D commerce expansion, PrecisionOS receives investment from Parvizi Surgical Innovation, and ThirdEye…
Google Cloud represents a major partner for Magic Leap as its leadership team turns the mixed reality company into an enterprise player Quick read ➨…
Using AR, sensor data and 5G, maintenance engineers working out of St Pancras International train station in London could soon have the means to swiftly…
The first VRWorldTech Magazine of 2021 promises to ask important questions about the role of immersive technology in education and how educators can get the…
Virtro combines virtual reality and artificial intelligence to create training simulations that are proving critical to key healthcare workers as they navigate the ongoing Covid-19…
A virtual and augmented reality coalition in Europe will explore new content and distribution platforms for immersive experiences, after Kaleidoscope and others shone a light…
SenseGlove launches new haptic gloves for VR training, bHaptics unveils TactSuit X Series for gaming and entertainment, new Panasonic VR glasses offer slimmed down HMD…
As enterprise adoption of virtual and mixed reality continues to grow, a new generation of professional software applications and tools will emerge to overcome 'Zoom…
Subscribing to VRWorldTech Magazine brings several benefits, including regular and the latest updates in immersive technology for enterprise, and a premium publication that’s an ideal…
Kuato Studios is bringing shared online experiences to virtual reality to boost connections and enhance monitoring after securing £4.5 million in funding with the help…
You can watch Madison Beer perform several songs from her album Life Support in virtual reality later this year, following the launch of Sony Immersive…
The ThinkReality A3 smart glasses from Lenovo are a next-generation augmented reality solution for business and industrial users Quick read ➨ The ThinkReality A3 device…
XR Medical Solutions donates one-year free subscriptions to medical and emergency professionals, an immersive academy is set to launch at Leicester College, and Nunaps raises…
VRWorldTech Magazine is returning in February with six issues focused on enterprise applications and a new subscription model to better serve this vital business Quick…
Immersive technology proved invaluable to the learning experiences of students at the University of Nottingham, who are among the first to take a course entirely…
Here are VRWorldTech’s most read articles of 2020, so you can see a glimpse of how virtual, augmented and mixed reality rose to the challenge…
XPO Logistics and Wincanton, both transport and logistics service providers, are seeing just what can be achieved with virtual reality training Quick read ➨ US-headquartered…
Train builder Stadler is providing virtual reality technology to Nexus, operator of the Tyne and Wear Metro light rail rapid transit system in England, so…
Virtual ‘Tours’ through The Wild, the virtual of immersive collaboration platform, represent a new means for architects, designers and engineers to pitch and sell their…
The balance struck with the HP Reverb G2 virtual reality headset, between cost and capability, is deftly done There is a concerted effort among virtual…
A mobile-first redesign sees Spatial arrive on iOS and Android devices as a free augmented reality app—a crucial step forward for a collaboration tool that…
Virtual reality for soft skills training could be prevalent at almost three-quarters of major employers within the next 12 to 24 months, a study from…
NuEyes is meeting a range of enterprise needs with the new Pro 3 line of augmented reality smart glasses Quick read ➨ Available to buy…
MetaVRse attracts six new strategic global partnerships and network memberships, Cooperative Innovations brings popular tourism hotspots to virtual reality, and Rendever selects Pico Interactive’s G2…
The XRSpace Manova virtual reality headset will be available in Europe before Christmas. What can we expect from this new device? Quick read ➨ The…
Glue Collaboration is overcoming two key enterprise objections to virtual reality remote collaboration software with a major update Quick read ➨ The next major release…
Arthur is evaluating its series A funding options following the open beta launch of its virtual meeting and office space service, with the support of…
Ahead of the Nreal Light augmented reality and mixed reality glasses arriving in Europe, Vodafone and Nreal are working on apps to support collaboration, communication…
Panasonic Automotive partners with Phiar on AI-powered AR vehicle navigation, Guardhat and Vuzix team up to release smart glasses for workers, Commonwealth Senior Living brings…
Ever wanted a robot to prepare and serve you a drink? Thanks to the power of virtual reality and advanced robotics, Extend Robotics is able…
Looking Glass Portrait, billed as a personal holographic display for your desk, surpassed its Kickstarter target in just 45 minutes Quick read ➨ The new…
The new XR-3 and VR-3 mixed and virtual reality headsets from Varjo are big leaps forward and designed to serve a wider range of businesses…
The fifth issue of VRWorldTech Magazine focuses on virtual, augmented and mixed reality applications in military and defence, checking in with Red 6, the US…
The military and defence focus in the next issue of VRWorldTech Magazine finds a US system eager to deliver technology faster than its adversaries, but…
BISim is taking collective training in virtual reality to new heights with a massive programme in the British Army capable of serving dozens of soldiers…
Soldiers and marines invested more than 40,000 hours into the design and development of the US Army Integrated Visual Augmentation System, making the device dedicated…
Transfr has raised $12 million in funding as the immersive technology company embarks on a large-scale roll out of its virtual reality training platform in…
Lockheed Martin is home to the Collaborative Human Immersive Lab, where the company’s engineers and designers are able to conduct design and research work while…
NXRT, the mixed reality company that can turn actual vehicles into simulators, is moving onto the next stage of its development after raising additional capital…
Kratos brings realistic mixed reality training to aircrews, Realize Medical adds remote collaboration to Elucis medical virtual reality platform, Near-Life secures grant to develop immersive…
Medical students need a distraction-free environment where they can practice diagnosing critically ill patients. Virtual reality may be the answer, according to a new study…
Red 6, pioneer of the Airborne Tactical Augmented Reality System for training military pilots, is working to solve a crucial problem for the US Air…
Immersive space company Igloo Vision is becoming a firm favourite among enterprises eager to continue communicating and collaborating amid the pandemic Quick read ➨ Igloo…
Directors and visual effects supervisors have long lacked the tools to visualise CGI characters and objects on set. The Mill’s new augmented reality app, Mill…
MANUS Prime II gloves now available for €1,499, KP9 Interactive partners with IBM to turbocharge WorldCAST engine, SkyReal offers free HP Reverb G2 with every…
Virtual reality and eye tracking are changing the way product designers work, as this case study on a recent project involving Swedish multinational home appliance…
The augmented reality platform from Third Aurora that recognises the shape and packaging of popular beer, ciders and soft-drinks could create an exciting new point…
Virtual reality is useful for gaming, training, designing and much more. Penn State and the University of South Australia are using it to advance energy…
SimX expands US Air Force partnership, KLM Cityhopper introduces virtual reality training for pilots, Tilt Five attracts $7.5 million in series A funding, and AMPD…
A team of scientists at Purdue University is developing Skill-XR to close the skills gap in manufacturing and enable anyone to create immersive experiences for…
The $479 million augmented and mixed reality being developed for US Army soldiers will enter the field next year. More than 20,000 hours of testing…
Virtual reality can save biopharmaceutical companies significant time and resources in their pursuit of new drugs, according to Nimbus Therapeutics, Oculus and Nanome Quick read…
Augmented reality app vTag, ‘the next step on the journey of vTime to connect people using alternate realities’, is now available on iOS, following a…
Taqtile Manifest augmented reality platform to help US Army modernise motor pool operations, Groove Science Studios unveils Artist Link for music production from home, Ecolab…
Recent investments in Varjo and Nreal pushed up SuperData’s total projection for 2020, signalling that prolonged lockdowns and work-from-home arrangements have shown the potential of…
Boston-headquartered Rendever launched in 2016 with the core driving principle that the foundation of all human connection is shared positive experiences. Today, using virtual reality,…
Varjo and Lenovo are making it easier and quicker for enterprises to deploy immersive technology in the workplace with a new reseller partnership Quick read…
Mitchell partners with Qualcomm and RealWear to develop XR solution for collision repair, DJ Carl Cox to create virtual shows for Sensorium Galaxy, ImaginX brings…
The FDA breakthrough device designation for EaseVRx from AppliedVR will get the proven virtual reality-based therapeutic programme into the hands of people suffering from pain…
The investment from EQT Ventures and its endorsement of Vectary is a promising sign for web AR, at a time when designers and creatives have…
HTC Vive has launched Vive XR Suite for enterprise and, in doing so, united the individual achievements of several virtual reality companies Quick read ➨…
Envisics has secured $50 million in series B funding to meet exponential growth in demand for augmented reality HUDs from leading automotive manufacturers Quick read…
Coherent Digital launches free database of virtual reality experiences, ftrack rolls out Unreal Engine and Unity plugins, VRcollab introduces BIM 360 integration, and Vinci VR…
The ongoing Covid-19 pandemic is demanding innovative solutions for remote learning and training, particularly in medicine and nursing. GIGXR has released two new apps to…
Cloud-based streaming of high-quality immersive experiences to mobile virtual and augmented reality headsets is coming to enterprise with the launch of Nvidia CloudXR on Amazon…
Virtual reality developer BODYSWAPS has noted an acceleration in the shift toward technology training and education tools in recent months and plans to meet this…
Peggy Johnson has wasted no time as she attempts to transform the fortunes of Magic Leap, with the mixed reality company appointing four new executives…
Librestream wins Renault Trucks contract, Avatar Dimension to open volumetric capture studio, Blend Media launches marketplace and VResorts brings travel and holiday shopping to virtual…
Zappar has built an affordable mobile mixed reality headset for content creators and developers to explore the possibilities of immersive experiences Quick read ➨ ZapBox…
For SkyReal, virtual reality is about figuring out how to manufacture complex machinery and solving any production problems that may occur along the way Quick…
Pitbull once reported live from the tallest building in Tokyo. His next performance will be in Engage, which is hosting the United Nations’s annual Global…
Investors reacted with joy to the news that Vection Technologies is turning Mindesk into a compelling enterprise platform for designers and engineers through participation in…
Increasing diversity within immersive technology will ensure it reflects the audience it serves. Several sessions on the final day of the virtual VR/AR Global Summit…
Immersive learning and training dominated discussion during the second day of the virtual VR/AR Global Summit, with Dr Jonathan Richter, Daniel Dyboski-Bryant and Darryl Wright…
Pixo Apex is designed to overcome the ease of use barrier and make it simpler for enterprise clients to deploy, use, and scale XR content…
The first day of the virtual VR/AR Global Summit saw Elizabeth Baron, Nathan Pettyjohn and Brian Robinson offer advice to immersive technology developers as well…
The new HP Reverb G2 Omnicept Edition and software development kit will open new possibilities for virtual reality development and its impact on enterprise training,…
A new survey from XRA demonstrates that the pandemic has brought XR to the attention of enterprise users, but is it ready to become mainstream?…
The highly anticipated HP Reverb G2 finally has a release date—and HP hasn’t wasted any time since announcing the virtual reality headset in May, with…
Meet Bulgaria-based VR Express, the XR agency on a mission to showcase the revolutionary power of immersive storytelling
The second virtual VR/AR Global Summit is kicking off next week. Here’s what you can expect from immersive technology’s premier online meeting Kris Kolo, global…
Osso VR says its $14 million investment is the biggest yet for a company focused on virtual reality surgical training. It’s also a sign that…
Meet VRpatients, the US-based company immersing students in lifelike, stress-inducing clinical case scenarios where they interview, assess, diagnose and treat patients in real time VRpatients…
The Pico G2 4K Enterprise is the go-to 3DoF headset for business because it’s built to meet their needs and serve them with the utmost…
Facebook has attracted significant criticism for a number of reasons over the past few years, but it’s refreshing to see the company be so open…
Oculus Quest 2 has the potential to become your new laptop or smartphone, and transform how you work in the future Quick read ➨ Oculus…
Space and other planets are no longer destinations for a privileged few thanks to the advances made in immersive technology, and the work of agencies…
The new partnership between Nanome and Fujitsu will enable the US startup to provide real-time scientific collaboration tools to companies at the forefront of the…
A private equity firm has backed UK-based Avantis Systems to the tune of £4.25 million and Engage now accounts for a third of its creator’s…
Teaching Space from FundamentalVR is an immersive conferencing solution for the entire healthcare sector, from students who are still learning their trade, to medical device…
Nursing students at the Southern Institute of Technology in New Zealand are using Microsoft HoloLens to visualise key Covid-19 symptoms and practise full patient interaction…
The newly formed Niantic Planet-Scale AR Alliance will simultaneously raise the bar for gaming experiences and showcase the benefits that 5G can deliver to businesses…
Skoda Auto partners with Brainz Immersive to develop an immersive VR racing game, Bare Tree Media joins the TikTok for Business Marketing Partner Program, Evox…
Telehealth has emerged on the medical scene as a crucial medium of care for patients throughout the world and now XRHealth is working with Bupa…
Spatial has arrived on Oculus Quest Store in force, after a whirlwind 2020 that saw demand for remote collaboration tools explode and interest in immersive…
Meet XpertVR, the Canada-based immersive technology company with the goal of bringing XR to the masses and giving people the ability to experience data Co-founders…
Global financial services firm Fidelity Investments is pressing ahead with research into the effectiveness of training in VR after a successful pilot programme involving more…
Pico Interactive’s partnership with Snobal is another step forward in expanding its portfolio of business solutions, while also aiding in the development of enterprise VR…
Two new VR training scenarios from Axon will help police officers with the difficult task of knowing when and how to stand up to their…
The new @HomeVR and Multiuser features transformed the Fundamental Surgery platform into a mobile and collaborative immersive training solution Quick read ➨ Trainee surgeons on…
Gemini from Ultraleap has been optimised for the Qualcomm Snapdragon XR2 5G platform to allow for an ‘always on’ experience and the most natural interaction…
Facebook is continuing to make changes to its AR and VR operations with a broader use for the Facebook Reality Labs brand, following the controversial…
Unity is launching an IPO and, in doing so, has highlighted AR and VR, particularly in the enterprise market, to investors as key opportunities for…
The appointment of an expert on the US market to the Immersive VR Education board signals the Ireland-based company’s intent to take Engage global after…
In The Reality Wire this week, Volvo Group highlights AR Stories, Mercedes-Benz previews AR HUD, KT Corp develops VR entertainment service for airline, SimCentric trials…
With $1 million in new investment, Fabric hopes to become the underlying social AR technology with which brands deepen trust and community among their customers…
AVRT - Adaptive VR Training sought the feedback of more than 1,000 police officers during the development of its new and improved platform, which will…
Meet Ultraleap, the single brand formed after Ultrahaptics acquired Leap Motion in 2019 Jonny Codling, vice president of product at Ultraleap, describes how its technologies…
The Emerging Technologies programme at the all-online SIGGRAPH 2020 offers a glimpse into the future—and it’s going to be immersive Quick read ➨ Forced online…
Meet Virti, the company founded by trauma and orthopaedic surgeon Dr Alexander Young that’s using XR, AI and gamification to help medical and other professionals…
A new study at the University of Toronto Mississauga, which is looking at how VR can enhance the quality of life of those in palliative…
Varjo has raised $54 million in series C funding and attracted several new partners as the virtual reality and mixed reality company moves onto the…
Manufacturers hit by the Covid-19 pandemic are able to turn to immersive technologies such as AR to get their businesses back on track Quick read…
As Epic Games secures new funding and achieves a valuation of almost $20 billion, it’s enterprise applications of VR and AR in the automotive and…
Oculus is looking for VR developers and creators from diverse backgrounds to join its Launch Pad programme for 2020 Quick read ➨ Launched in 2016,…
Consumer VR developers are more concerned than their enterprise counterparts about limited audience adoption, according to HTC Vive Quick read ➨ With 27% of 350…
The HP Reverb G2 VR headset is arriving at a time when the worlds of work and play are increasingly blending and merging. Joanna Popper…
SK Telecom, the Cultural Heritage Administration and Google have teamed up to deliver an immersive experience for visitors of Changdeokgung Palace in South Korea Quick…
More than ever before, businesses and landmarks need to be innovative to manage the challenges presented by Covid-19, writes Stefan Berens of Panasonic Canada To…
The fourth issue of VRWorldTech Magazine focuses on the automotive industry, and checks in with Burberry, GIGXR, Panasonic Canada and VARS VRWorldTech Magazine is available…
NBA games are coming to Oculus Venues thanks to an innovative partnership with Verizon Media that has the potential to transform VR into a new…
Enterprise adoption of VR is among the biggest changes in immersive technology over the past year, as a new survey of developers from HTC Vive…
Leeds XR Society, whose launch event is taking place this week, aims to demonstrate that XR technology is not just about the hardware and coding…
Simulation and training are becoming more immersive as providers and businesses seek lower costs and greater feedback and analytics. This recap of the latest episode…
Using sensors placed at strategic positions within a vehicle, NXRT has established a workflow that can turn any real car into a test device Quick…
Health and safety is paramount in fire fighting. But live training exercises are dangerous and put lives at risk. According to the US Fire Administration,…
Ørsted’s marketing win, Iceland Venture Studio’s investment target, the Bank of Japan’s virtual tour and Unity’s latest update feature in The Reality Wire Ørsted aims…
To be the best, you have to build the best. Jonas Kunze of flyingshapes° on how automotive designers can bypass the 2D stage and create…
Super iHuman Brain Machine from The Immersive Kind is well worth attending if you work in VR and AR, because it will pose increasingly important…
Ever the tinkerers, the VRgineers team is deepening the immersive experience that the impressive XTAL headset is capable of Quick read ➨ With a total…
After two years of using AR learning through HoloLens and AnatomyX, the test results of West Coast University students speak for themselves Quick read ➨…
VR design on Gravity Sketch is no longer a solo experience for smaller studios, as Co-Creation comes to PC VR and Oculus Quest Quick read…
Last year, Varjo and Volvo unveiled XR-1, a headset truly capable of mixing realities. Urho Konttori and Christian Braun reveal how the companies’ close partnership…
Visualisation tools for surgeons are becoming more widely available and used with the arrival of the Blueprint MR system from medical device maker Wright Medical…
MoR is hosting a VR fashion show at the end of this month, while an art fair organiser is embracing immersive technology to launch a…
The all-in-one Vive Focus Plus has been paired with ElevateXR from FreeRangeXR to provide organisations with a training solution that HTC Vive says will save…
With enhanced visualisation via AR, NextAR from Medacta is an innovative and efficient tool for ultra-precise, patient-specific treatment Quick read ➨ NextAR uses AI and…
3DoF is getting a new lease of life with two new enterprise headsets from Pico Interactive. The question we have to ask is: did Facebook…
How immersive does education need to be? UofL and Penn State show that is a decision best left to teachers Quick read ➨ A UofL…
Meet Israel-headquartered TetaVi, the 22-strong pioneer perfecting volumetric capture for immersive media VRWT: What is the background of TetaVi? The founders of TetaVi, Dr Miky…
DeepMotion believes that Animate 3D can provide a solid platform for new creators of all kinds of content Quick read ➨ Animate 3D transforms 2D…
The Reality Wire is dedicated to stories that you might have missed. Here is the latest from HTC Vive, Engage, NuEyes, Varjo and Red 6.…
Immerse has secured a big contract with bp and partnered with GP Strategies, proving that VR training powered by data is particularly attractive to the…
The Pivot Fast web series turned its attention to education and how best to adopt immersive technologies to take learning to the next level. This…
ViRvii, where music meets VR, is moving into education and training through a joint venture with the New Jersey Innovation Institute Quick read ➨ Education…
Magic Leap moved quickly to appoint a new chief executive officer and in Peggy Johnson the spatial computing company’s investors can be satisfied that it…
Modest Tree is the Canada-headquartered provider of immersive training and sales engagement solutions At 35 employees and a growing international presence, Laura Bohnert, director of…
Feeling anxious or stressed? Healium, winner of the P&G Ventures Innovation Challenge, could have an experience to help with that Quick read ➨ Healium provides…
First responders and clinicians can now access advanced cardiovascular life support VR training thanks to a partnership between Health Scholars and CareerCert Quick read ➨…
By allowing surgeons to remotely train in real-time, US-based Immertec is dissolving the physical barriers that restrict the adoption of modern medical devices and procedures,…
Focals maker North joins Google—and now the Torch AR app is no more. AR is growing, but not without some pains Quick read ➨ The…
Location-based entertainment has turned from a clear application for immersive tech into a revenue-less market fearing for its future. Immerse UK’s webinar on 3 July…
Immersive VR Education has formed a partnership with Virtual College to collaborate on VR-powered training projects and has shown, yet again, that training and education…
In-home immersive experiences are big business—lululemon athletica will pay $500 million for Mirror, creator of the immersive, interactive home gym of the same name Quick…
New near-eye displays from Facebook Reality Labs could point to a future where we barely even notice we’re wearing a VR device Quick read ➨…
Motion sickness is a potential barrier to the widespread adoption of VR. As more and more businesses turn their attention to immersive tech, GingerVR from…
With Vive X, the investment arm of HTC Vive, confirming a significant return on investments in immersive technology developers, the attractiveness of VR and AR…
This is an immersive world. Here is a selection of the stories that you may have missed this week Featuring in The Reality Wire: University…
The results of a new study from PwC, using the technology of Talespin, were a glowing endorsement of the use of VR to teach soft…
Healthcare is getting new VR training applications from the Norwegian University of Science and Technology and PrecisionOS Quick read ➨ Researchers at the Norwegian University…
The $24 million funding raise at Librestream shows that AR is gaining significant attention from investors keen on nurturing its application in remote assistance Quick…
The latest episode of Pivot Fast saw a line-up of experts dive into the benefits of virtual platforms and how these tools create opportunities beyond…
Facebook is finally retiring Oculus Go and, in doing so, promoting Quest to the standalone leadership position within its VR business Quick read ➨ Facebook…
When the pandemic struck earlier this year, everything changed. Now, immersive tech-powered solutions are leading a return to some kind of normality, as Amazon and…
Graduates of public schools in a Florida county who missed out on a traditional celebration thanks to the pandemic are now celebrating their achievements with…
Anticipating and accommodating the legal ramifications and other risk factors that arise in VTC meetings and virtual meet-ups will help ensure that there are fewer…
A new VR visual analytics platform for forest operations and land management from UBC, LlamaZOO and FPInnovations could solve the inherent complexities and costs of…
Proprio, the surgical navigation company ‘creating the most transformative technology in surgery since the X-ray’, has landed $23 million in series A funding Quick read…
Ever wondered what your sofa would look like if it had a face? Or what it would be like to design a chair in VR…
The news about Bose AR may be a bad sign for developers targeting consumers, but AR for enterprise appears to be as healthy as it…
When and how should you incorporate immersive training into your learning and development programme, and how will you measure the results? Albert Liu of Cognitive3D…
Vive XR Suite, built in partnership with ever present partner and Engage maker VR Immersive Education as well as a host of other developers, is…
Oculus Quest and other standalone headsets are becoming more compelling for hard and soft skills training in VR Quick read ➨ Vobling is launching VR…
This is an immersive world. Here are its latest stories Featuring in The Reality Wire: HTC Vive, Augmentir, InsiteVR, Circuit Stream and the VRARA HTC…
Surgeons from Johns Hopkins University have performed a spinal fusion surgery in the US using the Augmedics xvision AR surgical guidance system Quick read ➨…
This week, VictoryXR opened the doors of its Engage-based VR academy for public tours, giving educators the opportunity to find out more about the possibilities…
Space is no longer the final frontier for VR, as Boeing’s Starliner programme begins using VR headsets from Varjo to replicate each phase of a…
The impact of new soft skills training tool Safeguarding VR is palpable because you, the learner, interact directly with a highly realistic ‘survivor’ of sexual…
Organisations wanting to take their physical events into VR have a range of platforms to choose from, as Vection Technologies launches a new module for…
Unity MARS is available on a free 45-day trial. But with an ongoing subscription cost of $50 per month, what problems does the new tool…
It’s the second day of RTC 2020, where keynotes and panel discussions are turning to immersive storytelling In brief ➨ What? RTC 2020 ➨ When?…
Luxury fashion brands are slowly but surely embracing immersive technology as a new way of interacting with consumers, as Prada, Burberry and Broni&Bo demonstrate Quick…
The third RTC 2020 is taking place today and there are several keynotes and panel discussions on virtual production and visualisation that are worth attending…
This is an immersive world. Here are its latest stories Featuring in The Reality Wire: Bublar Group, Immerse, Travel World VR, UCLan and Shape Immersive…
Osso VR has upgraded the visuals in its training content to create an experience that is accurate, engaging and educational—which will make a significant impact…
The new Polygon full-body tracking solution and Prime II series haptic gloves are designed to “expedite projects and team collaborations” across a range of industries,…
The new smartAR tool from Mechdyne provides a digital CAD overlay viewed on a tablet device. The tool has already been integrated into the workflow…
From Lenovo’s new enterprise headset to supporting virtual simulation to supplement clinical experiences, here is a recap of some of the must-watch presentations and panels…
Collaboration, remote working, healthcare and training are the primary areas of focus for the new additions to the Neo line from Pico Interactive In brief…
Dimension joins the MR partner programme as Microsoft announced new markets for HoloLens as well as availability of services such as Azure Spatial Anchors and…
The new Lenovo Mirage VR S3 headset, priced under $450 in the US, is designed specifically for enterprise use, as commercial AR/VR lead Nathan Pettyjohn…
VRARA Germany chapter members Thomas Fickert, Jan Pflüger and Philip Wogart preview their sessions on digital transformation and locomotion within VR at the online global…
The online VRARA Global Summit kicks off this morning. How can you get the most out of the three-day, free-to-attend experience? In brief ➨What? VRAR…
This is an immersive world. Here are its latest stories AWE Online 2020 special. Featuring in The Reality Wire: Poplar, Looking Glass Factory, 8th Wall,…
Confirmation of an unspecified amount of new funding, key strategic enterprise partnerships are close, and chief executive officer Rony Abovitz is stepping down—it has been…
HP took to the virtual stage at AWE Online 2020 today to unveil the new Reverb G2. Priced at $599 and scheduled for an autumn…
The AVR Platform from EON Reality is now available on the Magic Leap World app store, as separate reports suggest a comeback of sorts for…
Big announcements from Unity, Lenovo and Varjo at AWE Online 2020 yesterday signalled their preparedness to move on to the next stage of AR and…
In Goodbye Kansas, Bublar Group has acquired a studio with a ‘renowned international customer base and creative capabilities’, along with a strong profile in real-time…
The Qualcomm keynote speech at AWE Online 2020 revealed that more than a dozen partnerships with smartphone manufacturers and telecoms companies are now in place…
Analytics from Cognitive3D’s platform can be fed back into a VR training programme and, in turn, inform and improve the process it’s designed to recreate…
AWE USA 2020 moves online this week for four days of discussion and debate on XR and its role in a world coming to terms…
The platform is now available for $999, which includes the first year’s subscription to the Oculus for Business software and an enterprise-charged but essentially unchanged…
This is an immersive world. Here are its latest stories Featuring in The Reality Wire: Future Visual, HoloCare, Innovate UK, KaviAR Tech and Sony Electronics…
Healthcare, oil and gas, aerospace, entertainment—there are dozens of panel discussions taking place at the online VRARA Global Summit, where businesses can learn all they…
Germany-based Holo-Light is aiming to deliver an end-to-end AR solution for engineers and industrial designers, and is presenting a compelling use case for HMDs such…
HTC’s continued interest in the Engage platform comes at a time when Covid-19’s disruption of working practices, events and international travel has prompted rapid innovation…
Staff at Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust are wearing HoloLens as they work in some of London’s busiest hospitals Quick read ➨ HoloLens with Dynamics…
The podcast, hosted by Asha Easton, knowledge transfer manager at Immerse UK, will consider the both the challenges and opportunities arising from the Covid-19 crisis…
A VR training programme enabled Ericsson to staff and open its new US smart factory to the target timeline and be operational from day one,…
X2 MR Glasses from ThirdEye have been combined with NuEyes’s software to provide a simple user experience Quick read ➨ The new Pro 2 from…
iQiyi hopes that this experience, along with its vast content library and its VR production capabilities in China, will position Qiyu as the go-to VR…
From a case study on Korea Telecom’s VR project to Lenovo’s plans for its ThinkReality AR and VR solutions, the planned keynotes announced so far…
This is an immersive world. Here are its latest stories Featuring in The Reality Wire: Looking Glass Factory, Unity, Cemtrex, ViRvii and Emerge Looking Glass…
The seven works for SXSW 2020 Virtual Cinema on Oculus TV are billed as showcase content for the potential of VR as a storytelling medium,…
The latest addition to the remote training programme is an instructor-led distance learning course that provides a comprehensive overview of the construction, design and operation…
Immersive content from Travel World VR is the ‘ultimate visualisation tool’ for travel suppliers and agents Quick read ➨ Travel World VR produces immersive VR…
Current 3D and AR technology is naturally becoming a part of everyday life, says Niklas Slotte, CEO of Finnish AR company Sayduck Quick read ➨…
As a media partner for the Global Summit, VRWorldTech will take an in-depth look at the VRARA Global Summit programme over the coming weeks to…
With lockdown measures in place globally, Spaces turned its core technology into an app that integrates VR into video conference solutions, such as Zoom, Skype,…
Epic Games awarded a $25,000 grant to University of Central Florida information scientist and artist Maria Harrington through its MegaGrants programme Quick read ➨ The…
The Pivot Fast online events, streamed via YouTube Live, aim to help organisations better understand digital and virtual platforms, and arm them with the knowledge…
Finger Food joins Unity Industrial, its enterprise division. The combination will make it much ‘easier’ for companies across any industry to adopt real-time 3D Quick…
This is an immersive world. Here are some of its latest stories Featuring in The Reality Wire: Adlens, Unity, SO REAL, Zappar, Virtualware, Mechatech and…
The digital ventures arm of Mott MacDonald developed Rehearsive because ‘a construction site can be an expensive and risky place to make decisions’ Quick read…
To view the Huracán EVO RWD Spyder in AR, visit the Lamborghini website on certain iPhone or iPad devices, and tap ‘See in AR’ Quick…
The US Army engineering corps is able to virtually assess potential locations for alternate care facilities required to house patients with Covid-19 amid local surges…
Launched earlier this year, VR Classroom 2 comes with a new headset, the Lenovo Mirage VR S3, and a content management system, as well as…
Altoida has already received US and European regulatory approval, and the arrival of the new funding from Hikma Ventures follows a series A round that…
This is an immersive world. Here are some of its latest stories. Featuring in The Reality Wire: Altoura, Ericsson, Carnegie Mellon University, Imeve, Oxford VR,…
X2 MR Glasses enable first responders to detect fevers, a key symptom of Covid-19, through an attached thermal sensor and consult doctors and other medical…
Mojo Vision received the breakthrough device designation from the US Food and Drug Administration for the development of Mojo Lens in January Quick read ➨…
PIXO VR’s multi-user training modules feature randomised scenarios that expose trainees to millions of situational variables that test real-time decision making Quick read ➨ The…
XRHealth, whose platform offers immersive therapeutic apps for conditions such as anxiety and stress, opened its first telehealth clinic on 1 March in a number…
Enterprise customers already using Varjo devices include Volvo, FlightSafety and Siemens Quick read ➨ Sales and direct shipping of headsets are now available in Singapore,…
Chief executive officer Rony Abovitz said in a statement that the company had taken the ‘incredibly difficult decision to lay off a number of employees…
‘In order to keep up, companies must be able to act quickly and easily to adapt their marketing and sales strategy to the current state…
AR and VR are still very much novel experiences for the average consumer, meaning that ‘even simple AR integration is impressive to buyers and influences…
The new advisory board is made up of members with an impressive array of technology and entertainment expertise and experience, including Oculus founder Palmer Luckey…
With the advent of social media tech firms, such as Snapchat and Instagram, shoppers have become familiar with AR technology and how it can enhance…
Vortic has built the XR platform alongside gallery professionals and has been able to consult all potential users during development Quick read ➨ Vortic is…
The funding will be used to progress Igloo Vision’s product development roadmap, which will include application and content integration and improving ease of use Quick…
SAF-TAC can be deployed anywhere, meaning military personnel may no longer need to be “put behind keyboards and re-trained to be ‘virtual soldiers’” Quick read…
Following the Covid-19 outbreak and subsequent lockdowns, Microsoft and Case Western Reserve University worked together at a frenetic pace to prepare, update and ship 185…
The response to Interhaptics is a sign that developers understand the importance of creating sound immersive experiences Quick read ➨ The Interhaptics suite of tools…
In combination with the 3D configurator, retailers and brands can automatically generate the necessary 3D- and AR-ready files for every product customisation on web pages…
The startup, co-founded in 2017 by builder and architect David Mitchell, recently received funding from Amadeus Capital Partners and Hoxton Ventures, as well as Adara…
The ability to view assets in 3D in real-time is particularly crucial for industries such as automotive, architecture, mapping/GIS, medical imaging, and entertainment, which all…
MyndVR, a developer of VR solutions for senior living communities, has partnered with enterprise headset maker Pico Interactive and streaming service Littlstar to donate equipment…
Wildeverse was initially developed as an outdoor game, but the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns forced the game’s developers to work around the clock to…
The consortium is using PTC’s Vuforia Expert Capture AR technology and Microsoft’s HoloLens to capture the assembly steps and processes Quick read ➨ PTC and…
Jürgen Stackmann said he was pleased that the manufacturer’s marketing team had made its booth available to visitors despite the cancellation of the Geneva Motor…
London- and Boston-based Oxford Medical Simulation (OMS) develops training scenarios for medical professionals being utilised at Oxford University, the University of New England and across…
Taking IEEE VR virtual worked in large part because it utilised the very technology it was focusing on Quick read ➨ IEEE VR 2020 used…
VRdirect Studio enables businesses to design and publish VR content on all common platforms Quick read ➨ Businesses can obtain six months of free access…
Niantic said the AR startup, founded in 2017 and spun out from Oxford University’s Active Vision Lab, is building tools and technologies that “solve fundamental…
The surgical training simulations of FundamentalVR are accredited for professional development by the likes of the Royal College of Surgeons of England Quick read ➨…
Being able to spatially visualise data, prepare and practice for real-world scenarios, and conduct remote, real-time training and collaborations are among the most attractive use…
Tencent’s new immersive media researcher is US delegation lead to the Moving Pictures Experts Group, which sets global standards for audio and video compression and…
Two integrated VR and AR apps from Vortic, launching in April on the Oculus Store and Apple App Store respectively, will feature a co-presentation of…
Mindesk enables users to design a CAD project from scratch in VR, removing the need for time consuming exportation, as well as switch from VR…
The VR shopping experience service will enable local businesses to connect stores, virtually, to new and existing customers Quick read ➨ The service is initially…
The software behind the new AR tool was developed in-house in just over six weeks by the Volkswagen virtual engineering lab in California Quick read…
When paired with the Vuzix Blade, Feevr users will receive a real-time alert on the heads-up display of the smart glasses Quick read ➨ X.Labs…
Spatial was one of the third-party developers to join up with Magic Leap when it began targeting enterprise with its MR platform Quick read ➨…
The Precision OS platform is now capable of delivering even more efficient and effective training, according to its creator Quick read ➨ The Precision OS…
Porsche said the representation is very close to the real vehicle, which is on sale in the US, Germany and certain other European markets Quick…
Users of OVR social engagement gradually face problematic situations to feel safer, more confident and more in control. The VR environments provide the reassurance they…
The Zephyr Kitchen Experience app is an inspirational tool to help customers envision their dream kitchen through AR Quick read ➨ The new Zephyr Kitchen…
The new features will allow Varjo customers to integrate the virtual and real, interact with photorealistic virtual content as they would in real life, and…
The UK MoD said the new platform will use the latest advances in gaming innovation to improve training for personnel, making it more realistic, intuitive…
New bundles include the Vive Pro Eye Office and the Vive Pro Eye Office Arena Bundle, which offer extended business and warranty services for dedicated…
Through the integration, VR training can be handled in the same way as other SAP SuccessFactors learning content, quickly and easily Quick read ➨ Users…
Los Angeles-based Talespin, whose VR tool for soft skills training made headlines last year because it teaches hiring and firing through interactions with a virtual…
London Dynamics has developed the platform to be embedded directly into any website, giving online retailers the ability to show high-quality 3D versions of products…
VRMT (Virtual Reality Machine Training) was formed in 2018 to bring VR to the glass bottle manufacturing industry. Its unique software tool helps improve training…
The new AR tool from the luxury brand allows consumers to experience Burberry products embedded in the environment around them, “enhancing their research and shopping…
ABI Research, in its Virtual Reality Market Data: Devices, Verticals, and Value Chain market data report, predicts revenues to boom with a 45.7% compound annual…
UK-based Adlens develops lenses that it says will have a profound impact on the future of AR and VR, as well as to address presbyopia…
Vive Cosmos is suitable for consumers just discovering VR for the first time all the way up to demanding business users, according to Yves Maître…
The display from SA Photonics, designed for commercial aviation, was released in August 2019. Fly Elite has received the first order to aid its training…
Munich-based CAT PRODUCTION and CAT MEDIC recreate human anatomy in 3D—inviting VR users and consumers of other media to take a journey through their own…
The VR training solution uses the Oculus Quest headset, with Ford and Bosch working with Oculus for Business and PIXO VR to deliver the programme…
Patients of the XRHealth telehealth clinic can initially seek treatment for several conditions, including traumatic brain injury, stress, anxiety and spinal cord injuries Quick read…
Soldiers from Fort Sill in Oklahoma recently used a mix of VR, AR and MR to walk around and ‘touch’ the US Army’s new prototype…
Oxford VR is treating patients with mental health conditions and participating in clinical trials to demonstrate the efficacy of its solutions in the UK, US…
The X2 MR Glasses from Third Eye are billed as the world’s smallest and set at a considerably lower price point than several competitors Quick…
Through the tight integration with the 2019-launched Zappar WebAR platform, registered property owners can now use the Darabase Portal to manage and serve their own…
Through eight new video game-themed hotels, Atari is targeting a market whose VR subset alone is expected to be worth $11.8 billion by 2023 Quick…
Artfelt collaborated with immersive content studio Megaverse to develop an AR app that transforms the treatment room into a virtual environment to help children and…
Spatial is the developer of a platform aimed at enterprise that allows colleagues to collaborate in VR and AR across a range of devices Quick…
Immersive technology can and is achieving much in healthcare, as the second issue of VRWorldTech Magazine reveals As VRWorldTech Magazine discovers, immersive technology has emerged…
Bublar Group’s expanded operation in Asia will focus on Vobling's virtual training solution as well as tailor-made enterprise products and services Quick read ➨ Opening…
Issue 2 of VRWorldTech Magazine is focusing on healthcare. These are the companies coming under the spotlight Quick read ➨ Training and treatment are the…
300+ innovators are gathering at the XR Immersive Enterprise Conference, held on 5 and 6 May 2020 at the Revere Hotel in Boston Quick read…
Accenture and Qualcomm Technologies create an event planning solution for InterContinental Hotels Group that uses AR and VR to virtually reconstruct a space, accessible across…
London-based BODYSWAPS will publish the first public-access iteration of its VR- and AI-powered behavioural change platform this year. Quick read ➨ BODYSWAPS will launch with…
Mojo Vision has finally revealed the secret ingredient of its invisible computing project—a smart contact lens initially being developed for the visually impaired. Quick read…
California-based Embodied Labs, a VR training platform provider for caregivers, has raised $3.2 million in seed funding from several investors. Quick read ➨ Ziegler Link·Age…
Scotland-based Viarama has two projects in the pipeline that will see the VR social enterprise continue to help a wide variety of people, chief executive…
Lenovo has freshened up its line-up of technology for the classroom with a new VR solution powered by its immersive ThinkReality platform. Quick read ➨…
Pear Therapeutics and Proprio have strengthened their hands in delivering immersive services to patients and medical professionals. Quick read ➨ Pear has acquired two clinical-stage…
