Tag: virtual
Pokémon Go maker’s new virtual pet game Peridot launches in May
Niantic has an ambitious new augmented reality mobile project
Virtual reality is finally ready to revolutionize education
A new generation of virtual reality gaming is here
Paedophiles are starting to use virtual reality headsets to view child abuse images, data shows
Metaverse live streaming is more than just watching shows in a 3D virtual world
Last call to apply to pitch at TechCrunch’s (virtual) event in Boston
TechCrunch is thrilled to be shinning the spotlight at the Boston startup ecosystem, and we’re looking for some good early-stage startups to pitch their companies. On February 27, from 11:00-1:00 local time, TechCrunch is hosting a virtual event focused on Boston. The event features a pitch-off and conversations with pivotal investors and founders including Cait […]
Last call to apply to pitch at TechCrunch’s (virtual) event in Boston by Matt Burns originally published on TechCrunch
Google Meet rolls out 360-degree virtual backgrounds for video calls
Google Meet’s launching new 360-degree virtual backgrounds for video calls on mobile. While Google first announced the new feature last month, now it’s rolling out on both iOS and Android and uses your device’s gyroscope to move with you.
As you can see in the embedded GIF, the 360-degree background will change depending on where your phone or tablet’s positioned. So, if you move your phone left or right, your background will adjust to show different scenery. Google says users can apply “several” new 360-degree backgrounds during video calls, including one that shows a beach and another with a temple.
While the feature does look pretty cool, I can see how these backgrounds might get distracting if…
Roblox wants to let people build virtual worlds just by typing
AI chatbots can spit out convincing — if at times overconfident — natural language responses, but what if an AI could build custom virtual worlds based on a text description alone? Roblox is exploring that possibility with its kit of developer tools, which are designed to make it possible for just about anyone to build […]
Roblox wants to let people build virtual worlds just by typing by Taylor Hatmaker originally published on TechCrunch