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Funding Roundup: Intel acquires Voke VR, The Future Group Raises.

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Funding Roundup: Intel acquires Voke VR, The Future Group Raises $20M, ObEN nabs $7.7M Series A, Drifter Entertainment (VR Game Studio) Raises $400K Seed Intel has acquired a startup called VOKE , which specialises in immersive sports video experiences, and counted both Intel and the Sacramento Kings among its investors.

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Facebook-hired firm promoted fake TikTok challenge to generate bad press

Mashable VR

That's the one where kids were reportedly filming TikTok videos where they would vandalize school property. Last year, a link about a viral "Slap a Teacher" TikTok challenge was shared in a text message group for parents of kids in my son's first grade class. Have you heard about that viral " devious licks " TikTok challenge?

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The VRScout Report – The Week in VR Review

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CryWorks, an immersive entertainment company formed by veteran VFX/CGI leaders (who have film credits like Star Wars, Jurassic Park and Harry Potter), announced an undisclosed seed round investment led by 451 Media Group (aka Michael Bay’s IP development company), 500 Mobile Collective, and leading cross-border venture fund WI Harper Group.

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