article thumbnail

Riga Metacity: A State-Supported Initiative Set to Become One of Europe’s Largest Metaverse Projects

ARPost

The United States, China, Singapore, Japan, and other countries are developing Metacities where immersive technologies are integrated into how cities work and the way people live. While Europe struggles to establish itself as a leader in emerging technologies, it is fast gaining ground in helping shape the future of virtual worlds.

Latvia 387
article thumbnail

Big XR News from NATO, Google, Adobe, and Apple

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Moreover, as these leading technology firms are developing a range of hardware, the same XR firms are also working to establish accommodating use cases with partners. It aims to boost its situational awareness and decide on strategic measures using data-driven consultations.

Google 56
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Latvia to Host NATO 5G Test Bed for Military XR

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

The North Atlantic Treaty Organisation’s (NATO) Allied Command Transformation has inked a deal with Latvia to host member-states for a novel 5G test bed for military-grade emerging technologies, including extended reality (XR). With the initiative, it would use Latvia as a testing ground for military defence technologies.

Latvia 94
article thumbnail

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. Women and allies from Canada to Latvia to South Africa joined in on the festivities. 8 She-EOs in a virtual pool.

article thumbnail

4 Ways The Metaverse And Web3 Will Transform Music

Bernard Marr

And thanks to metaverse technologies, online experiences are fast becoming much more immersive and realistic. In this future internet, web3, and metaverse technologies will transform how we engage with our favorite artists, musicians and sports stars. It will alter creative industries forever. It would be impossible in the real world.

Latvia 52
article thumbnail

Australian Skeleton Racer Turns To VR For Winter Olympic Training

VRScout

Immersive technology opens up new possibilities for athletes lacking access to professional training centers. A paramedic student by day and triathlete and track cyclist by night, 28-year-old Elliot Brown began his quest for Olympic glory three years ago after discovering the sport of skeleton racing.

Training 219
article thumbnail

EON Reality Brings Cutting-Edge XR Learning and Training Solutions to Latvia

EON Reality

As part of EON Reality’s mission to make knowledge available, accessible, and affordable for every person on the planet, the expansion into Latvia promises to empower local educators, corporations, and students to grow beyond traditional learning and training methods.

Latvia 78