AR & VR
Beyond 360 Walkthroughs: How VR Became a Real Estate Game-Changer
A crucial part of the consumer experience of renting and buying real estate is experiencing the space before a decision is made. Until VR entered the real estate picture, the only way to experience an office, home, or retail space was to visit it: Matterport is the startup that changed that.
February 8, 2017AR Startup Skully Facing Lawsuit Alleging Fraud
Skully founders facing a lawsuit that claims poor employee practices and “fraudulent” use of funds on last-minute plane tickets and strip clubs.
August 11, 2016Pokémon Go Social Media Conversation Surges
The runaway success of Pokémon Go shows how effective mobile together with augmented reality can be for any organization – media, entertainment, or otherwise – trying to boost user engagement.
July 12, 2016WIRED: Magic Leap Stands Out Among Giants in the Artificial Reality Race
By 2020, the augmented and virtual reality markets are expected to be worth about $150 billion. This is creating hardware and software development opportunities for startups in just about every industry and facet of life, from film to education to day-to-day office administration.
May 13, 2016Frequently Asked Questions
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