Road to VR

MARCH 13, 2019

Dubbed ‘Codec Avatars’, the Pittsburgh office is using what they call “groundbreaking 3D capture technology and AI systems” to generate lifelike virtual avatars that could provide the basis of a quick and easy personal avatar creator of the future. ” Image courtesy Facebook.

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AllThingsVR

APRIL 11, 2017

GeoCV, a New York-based 3D capture startup, secured $1.8 Founded in 2014 by 3D computer vision experts, GeoCV scans interior space using a 3D camera and smartphone. Sweet was the Head of Developer Strategy for Oculus for two years. Weekly Funding Roundup: GeoCV secures 1.8

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

NOVEMBER 29, 2016

Apart from being a 3D model evangelist — making it available to all — Alban is quite the savvy founder. We discuss the future of 3D modeling, how Sketchfab sees VR developing, and some of the strategy he used to bring his startup to success. The two big things that have changed is how we can create and consume 3D.

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Tech Trends VR

DECEMBER 19, 2019

At this year’s year’s E3 conference, Facebook’s Vice President of Special Gaming Strategies Jason Rubin told audiences that the Oculus Quest was seeing “console-like” engagement from users, selling $5 million worth of content in first 2 weeks since the device started shipping back in May. Happy holidays!

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