A global architecture, design, and planning firm, Gensler says it believes in creating a better world through the power of design. Gensler has developed a proprietary set of digital design tools around information metrics and geometry form-finding, which they’re branding as their inFORM ecosystem. The company says that these tools work to boosts its design capabilities. Blox is the first software … Read more
Three dimensional (3D) virtual worlds provide rich interaction in a realtime environment, thus maintaining the interest of users. The desktop holographic display designed by Looking Glass Factory enables 3D creators to create, view, and share 3D content in real-life space without using VR or AR headsets. Brooklyn-based startup Looking Glass Factory has hit the ground running hard. The company has … Read more
Foundry has announced that it is getting acquired by Roper Technologies, Inc, a constituent of the S&P 500, Fortune 1000, and the Russell 1000 indices. The acquisition will be an all-cash transaction of £410 million ($540 million) with transfer of ownership from London-based equity firm HgCapital to Roper Technologies. Roper is a diversified technology company that operates businesses designing and … Read more
“Thrive” is the theme of 46th Siggraph conference that will be taking place at the Los Angeles Convention Center in Los Angeles, CA from of 28 July to 1 August 2019. The theme of the conference can be related to the increasing interest of women in the field of computer science, web development, and other technology-related careers. Previous Siggraph conferences … Read more
Sony Pictures Entertainment (SPE) has partnered with Dell, Deloitte Digital, and Intel to launch Innovation Studios being built on its Sony Pictures lot in Culver City, CA. Innovation Studios is expected to be operational early this Fall. SPE is saying that Innovation Studios will be new state- of-the-art digital technology facility featuring R&D in areas like volumetric video and customizable … Read more
At CES 2018, HTC announced latest version of its Vive VR headset. The Vive Pro boasts dual-OLED displays with a resolution of 2880 × 1600, integrated audio, and 78% increase in pixel count. HTC also announced a wireless adaptor that uses Intel's WiGig technology and operates on the interference-free 60 GHz band. Pricing and availability for the products are not … Read more
$14.8 billion in sales, $2.8 billion profit, sales and profits down from last quarter Intel reported its calendar Q2 2017, revenues were flat and profits down in all of its business centers and feels it is on track in its transistor from being a PC only chip supplier. Revenue was $14.8 billion, up 14% year over year excluding the Intel … Read more
NASA’s hybrid reality astronaut training system uses 3D scanners NASA established Hybrid Reality Lab in late 2015 based on Unreal Engine 4 and incorporating consumergrade VR, physical mockups and models, wearable technologies, and roomscale technology to create training environments. One of the applications of the lab is a detailed mixed reality (MR) replica of the International Space Station (ISS) for … Read more
With over 22 million accounts, WeVideo is still in the process of making video editing tools cost effective and easily accessible to all. Video processing had been associated with high cost, complex hardware and software resources. But today it is no more the exclusive domain of professionals. Online video editing platform like WeVideo is trying hard to make video editing … Read more
BIMobject VR and BIMobject AR will help users visualize their construction projects using information from BIMobject Cloud. At the AIA Conference 2017 in Orlando, Florida, BIMobject revealed two virtual reality solutions for manufacturers of construction products and BIM projects: BIMobject VR and BIMobject AR. Both solutions utilize digital versions of real products created by manufacturers and used by architects, engineers … Read more
Latest updates focus on video tools with new capabilities in artificial intelligence, virtual reality, motion graphics, live animation, and audio. Adobe has revealed a major update for video tools in its Creative Cloud solution, meant for filmmakers and video producers. Now available, the latest update delivers new features for graphics and titling, animation, polishing audio, and sharing assets; as well … Read more
Helio X30 to get PowerVR Series7XT Plus GPU At MWC, MediaTek announced it has selected Imagination Technologies’ PowerVR Series7XT Plus GPU for its new flagship SoC, the MediaTek Helio X30 processor. The 10-core ARM CPU Helio X30 is MediaTek’s most advanced smartphone chipset to-date, and according to the company, it is expected to achieve a 2.4x performance boost and power … Read more
