PSVR 2 Goes PC, AI Supercomputer Boosts Drug Discovery, & Apple enables WebXR
Plus, LG enters the Metaverse and flatscreen games are being brought to VR.
Good day readers! We hope you are not holding on tight to the present, cause the future is already here. Take a look at this week’s news:
Top Stories
Sony's PSVR 2 Update Suggests Shift from PS5. Sony's recent update hints at wired PC VR support for PSVR 2, offering users more freedom from its limited game selection, which could signal a shift away from VR efforts.
Novo Nordisk Foundation is funding an AI supercomputer. Gefion, powered by Nvidia technology, aims to speed up drug discovery, with AI's potential to accelerate research.
Apple Vision Pro now supports WebXR. This advancement enables direct distribution of applications to Vision Pro headsets, bypassing app store requirements and prioritizing user privacy during input gestures.
In Funding
Saudi Arabia to invest $40B in AI. The investment involves partnering with Silicon Valley firms, signaling economic and geopolitical influence.
Pocket FM bags $103M for expansion. Platform is emphasizing a pay-as-you-go model, user-generated content, and AI-driven tools for creators.
Stanhope AI secures £2.3M for brain-inspired AI. Startup is tackling challenges like hallucination issues and energy costs.
Keep an eye on
Finance: Clearcover introduces AI solution to enhance insurance claims process, in order to simplify data collection.
Health: NHS hospital employs VR for pain and anxiety relief in Interventional Radiology, aiding recovery.
Retail: Cherry, an AI shopping assistant using images for product discovery, comparison, and personalized recommendations.
Training: LG launches “LG Air Solution Village", a platform for HVAC professionals that offers virtual showrooms and installation simulations.
Gaming: Flat2VR Studios is bringing flatscreen games to VR with Impact Reality's new venture.
Travel: Marriott Bonvoy's Homes & Villas introduces an AI tool that lets travelers describe their ideal trip and find matching properties effortlessly.
Events to be at
April 3 - 4 Stuttgart, Germany | XR Expo
April 9 - 17 Morgan Hill, USA | Poppy Jasper Film Festival*
April 11 - New York, USA | Virtual Reality NYC
April 29 - May 2 Orlando, USA | World Aviation Training Summit*
May 22 - 23 Manchester, UK | DTX + UCX*
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March 25 2024 Edition - Issue 41