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Facebook Bets on Virtual Reality: Purchases VR firm Oculus

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If you haven’t heard of it, Oculus VR is a virtual reality startup out of Irvine, CA. to produce “immersive virtual reality technology that’s wearable and affordable.” Starting on Kickstarter in June 2012, Oculus quickly raised millions from backers and other tech companies. Its mission ? – And now, neither is Oculus VR.

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Intrado acquires Hubb, which builds software for in-person and virtual events

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based startup that makes technology for virtual and in-person events. Founded in 2012, Hubb has been riding tailwinds from the pandemic as companies were forced to move events online. The startup last year quickly expanded into virtual events technology, after focusing largely on in-person events before the pandemic.

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Seattle startup HaptX lands grant to build full-body ‘robotic exoskeleton’ for virtual reality

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” The idea is to let people feel and touch in a virtual environment, or manipulate objects from afar with a robotic avatar. “This capability has been our ultimate goal because involving the entire body allows for total immersion in virtual environments.” The 8-year-old Seattle startup received a $1.5

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Fountainhead: Predictions: What You WON'T See in IT For 2012

Fountainhead

Insights into Data Center Infrastructure, Virtualization, and Cloud Computing. Predictions: What You WONT See in IT For 2012. While everyone is jumping in with 2012 predictions (Tis the season) I want to impress on everyone that a dose of sobriety is in order. skip to main | skip to sidebar. Fountainhead.

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A VMworld 2012 Wrap-Up

Scott Lowe

Now that a week or so has passed, I thought I’d post a quick “link review” of VMworld 2012. Here are some links: Rick Scherer: VMworld 2012 San Francisco – Live Blogging. Here are some links: Rick Scherer: VMworld 2012 San Francisco – Live Blogging. Scott Lowe: VMworld 2012 Keynote, Day 1.

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Fountainhead: My Cloudy Nerdy Playlist for 2012

Fountainhead

Insights into Data Center Infrastructure, Virtualization, and Cloud Computing. Monday, January 2, 2012. My Cloudy Nerdy Playlist for 2012. Virtualization. (31). ▼ 2012. (15). My Cloudy Nerdy Playlist for 2012. Virtual Enthusiasm. Virtual Geek. skip to main | skip to sidebar. Fountainhead.

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IDF 2012 Day 2 Summary and Thoughts

Scott Lowe

Now that day 2 of Intel Developer Forum (IDF) 2012 is behind me, here’s a quick summary of the day. If you ever get the chance to listen to Brian Johnson from Intel speak on 10 Gigabit Ethernet design in virtualized environments, you are in for a treat. IDF 2012 Day 2 Summary and Thoughts. IDF 2012 Keynote, Day 1.

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