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Doghead Simulations CEO Turns VR Social Platform Into His Own Personal Gym

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Doghead Simulations CEO uses social VR to get back in shape. Mat Chacon , co-founder and CEO of Doghead Simulations , the company behind the VR tool Rumii, spent most of his life in remarkable shape. I’m in Seattle. The post Doghead Simulations CEO Turns VR Social Platform Into His Own Personal Gym appeared first on VRScout.

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HaptX raises $12M in growth funding, opens new Seattle-area HQ

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REDMOND, WA, – HaptX, the leading provider of realistic haptic technology, today announced a Series A-1 financing round of $12 million along with new headquarters in the Seattle area. HaptX has open positions available in mechanical engineering, software development, sales, and operations across its Seattle and San Luis Obispo offices.

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VR Sailing Game MarineVerse Cup Coming To The Quest 2

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Grab the helm in this multiplayer sailing simulator created by sailors for sailors. Created by a team of professional sailors and engineers, the colorful-looking simulator promises a variety of unique game modes, both solo and multiplayer. Those who purchase the “Sailing Pass” will also have access to Pro and WASZP races.

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HaptX Gloves Will Help Transform VR Training and Design

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I was able to get an early preview of the industrial-grade product that is looking to empower VR developers to create simulations with realistic touch feedback and natural interaction. HaptX Gloves bring advanced simulation to VR and they aren’t for the general consumer. Image Credit: Az Balabanian.

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VR at PAX West 2016: What’s There and How to Find It

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Seattle’s annual PAX West 2016 gaming convention starts tomorrow with VR once again expected to have a significant presence. PAX West returns to Seattle this September 2-5 at the Washington State Convention Center, and this year, virtual reality will be more prominent than ever. Rick and Morty Simulator: Virtual Rick-Ality.

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‘Moss’ Breaks into February’s Top 10 PSVR Downloads After Only 2 Days on Store

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Superhot VR (2017) and Job Simulator (2016) trade places for the #1 spot since January’s list , and Arizona Sunshine (2016) falls from #6 in January to the #10 spot. Created by Seattle-based Polyarc Games , Moss is an artfully crafted adventure that seems to have gotten a lot right on its first try. image courtesy Sony.

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Microsoft Introduces HoloLens Mixed Reality To The Job Site

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Call me strange, but of all the mixed reality demos I tried at this year’s Microsoft Build Developer Conference in Seattle, Washington, the one I actually found the most fun had me repairing an electric panel. A similar demo I tried in Seattle came from 3D app developer Taqtile. It’s all about those simple pleasures.

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