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Emirates NBD, Microsoft Partner for Metaverse Accelerator

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Emirates NBD, one of the largest lenders in the Middle East North Africa (MENA) region, announced on Wednesday it had opened an accelerator programme for startups seeking to promote customer experiences in the Metaverse. creating immersive worlds to improve customer experiences.

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How Mixed Reality Will Bring Us Industry 4.0

Tech Trends VR

More sectors are realizing the potential of immersive technology to dramatically maximize efficiency and profits. When I tried Microsoft Remote Assist with the HoloLens back in May at Microsoft Build I was able to “repair” a complex electrical panel in a matter of minutes. efficiencies. efficiencies.

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Bill Gates on ChatGPT AI: ‘It will have a huge impact’

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Generative AI can be used to create unique and immersive virtual environments, from realistic landscapes to fantastical worlds. He went on to express his views on the potential of AI tutors that help kids learn math, and medical help for people in Africa who can’t access a doctor.

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This All-Female Founders Pitch Event Was Held in VR

VRScout

The free to attend showcase features women-led businesses in immersive technology (XR) and is hosted by the WXR Fund, a venture fund dedicated to amplifying female founders and XR startups committed to gender equality. The founders received a Microsoft mixed reality headset and are currently enrolled in the WXR Mentorship Program beta.

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Exclusive: First-Ever Impact Reality Summit Announces 2020 Lineup

VRScout

Some of the biggest names in social impact will be in attendance, including: Participant Media, Conservation International, the Rainforest Alliance, Connect for Climate/World Bank, and the Milken Institute, as well as tech companies like Google, Microsoft, and Oculus.

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Caregility Opens XR Solution at Saudi’s Seha Virtual Hospital

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

These include Oracle Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Google Cloud Platform (GCP). Caregility Joins Informa’s Arab Health Conference 2023 The news comes as the Eatontown, New Jersey-based company expands its operations across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA).

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The XR Week Peek (2021.04.05): Rumors on a Apple headset intensify, Quest 2 sales grow fast, and more!

The Ghost Howls

Microsoft signs a $22B deal with the US Army. We all know that Microsoft is building AR glasses for the US Army : a modified version of HoloLens 2 called IVAS, that is ruggedized, with a wider field of view (80° x 40°), and feature additional sensors (for instance to provide thermal vision). Well played, Microsoft. Learn more.

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