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Zoom Expands Agentic Offerings With Custom AI Companion, Zoom Tasks and Other Features
Zoom launched several new enterprise-focused features last week, expanding its agentic tools. The San Jose-based communications technology company is introducing several AI agents across the Zoom Workplace, including Custom AI Companion, Zoom Tasks, and more. Additionally, the company is also rolling out multiple new features for its existing produ...
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How Meta's Hyperscape Transforms Phone Cameras into Gateways to the Metaverse: Explained
In a recent demo of Hyperscape, Zuckerberg described it as “pretty wild.” He explained, "We're working to bring photorealistic avatars and environments into the metaverse. This is Hyperscape. With your phone, you can scan a room and recreate it in the metaverse."
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Meta Patent Application Describes 'Social Presence' Feature Inspired by EyeSight on Apple Vision Pro
Meta's latest patent application with the European Patent Office (EPO) that was previously filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is for advanced technology that could be inspired by the Apple Vision Pro. In its patent, Meta describes the ability to observe a user's facial expressions and modify the expressions on their avatar while ...
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Avatar: The Way of Water's Hi-Tech Format Crashes Movie Projectors In Japan
The second Avatar film, one of the most expensive productions in Hollywood history, adopts many of the latest visual technologies, including a high frame-rate 3D format that requires a great deal of information processed quickly.
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Avatar: The Way of Water Review: James Cameron Gives Us the Biggest ‘Video Game Movie’ Ever
Avatar 2 movie review: With The Way of Water, James Cameron pushes filmmaking technology again, blending high-frame-rate 48fps with standard 24fps to create a wholly unique (and jarring) presentation. But while the return to Pandora — and its new environs — are gloriously filmed, Cameron once again falls short on story and characters. Avatar 2 ...
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"James Cameron Promised Acting Wouldn't Be Overshadowed By Technology In Avatar," Recalls Sam Worthington
"I was always a bit worried that the subtlety that you could act wouldn't really translate," said the actor
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PUBG: Authorities Probing Alleged Killing Due to Game's Influence, Says Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Law enforcement agencies are investigating a media report of an alleged killing of a mother due to the influence of PUBG, or PlayerUnknown Battlegrounds, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Friday. Reports of banned apps appearing in new avatars using similar sounding names have been forwarded to the home ministry for examination, according...
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MG India Ups Its Digital Game With MGverse, Its Own Metaverse Platform
Under its metaverse platform - the MGverse, the carmaker will offer users various digital experiences and services like vehicle configuration, NFT (Non-fungible token), a digital car club and more.
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Facebook Owner Meta Shares Glimpse of First Physical Store Set to Open on May 9 in California
Facebook parent Meta is also experimenting with augmented reality technology that would enable users to join conferences as avatars via Portal, without donning headsets, said Micah Collins, a director of product management working on the enterprise tools.
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'Back To The Future' Fame DeLorean To Return In EV Avatar
The licensee of the DeLorean brand states that a new DMC model will come in August with an electric power train.
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Volkswagen ID.Buzz Electric Bus Global Debut In 2022, New Teaser Out
The new Volkswagen ID.Buzz is essentially and modern electric avatar of the iconic VW Bus, and the company is expected to showcase the production version of the EV in 2022.
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Microsoft to Join Metaverse Race, Announces Mesh for Teams With 3D Avatars
Microsoft at its Ignite conference announced the launch of Mesh for Microsoft Teams. With the new technology, users will be able to create their animated avatars for online meetings. It will allow Teams users to be present in virtual meetings without having to turn on their webcams.
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India's DeepDraper Creates a 3D Avatar of Your Measurements to Predict How Clothes Will Look on You
Researchers at TCS in India have come up with a new technology called DeepDraper that will allow consumers to virtually drape clothes on their 3D avatars to see how it wil look on them.
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Degrees To Digital Avatars Of Students To 'Mixed Reality' Technology: IITs' Convocation During COVID-19
From digital avatars of students receiving degrees on a virtual stage to using 'mixed reality' technology, IITs are merging real and digital to ensure they do not miss their convocation ceremonies because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The IIT-Madras is holding a unique convocation using "mixed reality".
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Nissan Turns Leaf Electric Car Into Mobile Power Supply For Disaster Relief Operations
Nissan made extensive modifications to the Leaf which involved a raised driving height and rugged tyres for better navigation in disaster-hit areas
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Zoom Expands Agentic Offerings With Custom AI Companion, Zoom Tasks and Other Features
Zoom launched several new enterprise-focused features last week, expanding its agentic tools. The San Jose-based communications technology company is introducing several AI agents across the Zoom Workplace, including Custom AI Companion, Zoom Tasks, and more. Additionally, the company is also rolling out multiple new features for its existing produ...
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How Meta's Hyperscape Transforms Phone Cameras into Gateways to the Metaverse: Explained
In a recent demo of Hyperscape, Zuckerberg described it as “pretty wild.” He explained, "We're working to bring photorealistic avatars and environments into the metaverse. This is Hyperscape. With your phone, you can scan a room and recreate it in the metaverse."
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Meta Patent Application Describes 'Social Presence' Feature Inspired by EyeSight on Apple Vision Pro
Meta's latest patent application with the European Patent Office (EPO) that was previously filed with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) is for advanced technology that could be inspired by the Apple Vision Pro. In its patent, Meta describes the ability to observe a user's facial expressions and modify the expressions on their avatar while ...
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Avatar: The Way of Water's Hi-Tech Format Crashes Movie Projectors In Japan
The second Avatar film, one of the most expensive productions in Hollywood history, adopts many of the latest visual technologies, including a high frame-rate 3D format that requires a great deal of information processed quickly.
-
Avatar: The Way of Water Review: James Cameron Gives Us the Biggest ‘Video Game Movie’ Ever
Avatar 2 movie review: With The Way of Water, James Cameron pushes filmmaking technology again, blending high-frame-rate 48fps with standard 24fps to create a wholly unique (and jarring) presentation. But while the return to Pandora — and its new environs — are gloriously filmed, Cameron once again falls short on story and characters. Avatar 2 ...
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"James Cameron Promised Acting Wouldn't Be Overshadowed By Technology In Avatar," Recalls Sam Worthington
"I was always a bit worried that the subtlety that you could act wouldn't really translate," said the actor
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PUBG: Authorities Probing Alleged Killing Due to Game's Influence, Says Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar
Law enforcement agencies are investigating a media report of an alleged killing of a mother due to the influence of PUBG, or PlayerUnknown Battlegrounds, Union Minister Rajeev Chandrasekhar said on Friday. Reports of banned apps appearing in new avatars using similar sounding names have been forwarded to the home ministry for examination, according...
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MG India Ups Its Digital Game With MGverse, Its Own Metaverse Platform
Under its metaverse platform - the MGverse, the carmaker will offer users various digital experiences and services like vehicle configuration, NFT (Non-fungible token), a digital car club and more.
-
Facebook Owner Meta Shares Glimpse of First Physical Store Set to Open on May 9 in California
Facebook parent Meta is also experimenting with augmented reality technology that would enable users to join conferences as avatars via Portal, without donning headsets, said Micah Collins, a director of product management working on the enterprise tools.
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'Back To The Future' Fame DeLorean To Return In EV Avatar
The licensee of the DeLorean brand states that a new DMC model will come in August with an electric power train.
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Volkswagen ID.Buzz Electric Bus Global Debut In 2022, New Teaser Out
The new Volkswagen ID.Buzz is essentially and modern electric avatar of the iconic VW Bus, and the company is expected to showcase the production version of the EV in 2022.
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Microsoft to Join Metaverse Race, Announces Mesh for Teams With 3D Avatars
Microsoft at its Ignite conference announced the launch of Mesh for Microsoft Teams. With the new technology, users will be able to create their animated avatars for online meetings. It will allow Teams users to be present in virtual meetings without having to turn on their webcams.
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India's DeepDraper Creates a 3D Avatar of Your Measurements to Predict How Clothes Will Look on You
Researchers at TCS in India have come up with a new technology called DeepDraper that will allow consumers to virtually drape clothes on their 3D avatars to see how it wil look on them.
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Degrees To Digital Avatars Of Students To 'Mixed Reality' Technology: IITs' Convocation During COVID-19
From digital avatars of students receiving degrees on a virtual stage to using 'mixed reality' technology, IITs are merging real and digital to ensure they do not miss their convocation ceremonies because of the COVID-19 pandemic. The IIT-Madras is holding a unique convocation using "mixed reality".
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Nissan Turns Leaf Electric Car Into Mobile Power Supply For Disaster Relief Operations
Nissan made extensive modifications to the Leaf which involved a raised driving height and rugged tyres for better navigation in disaster-hit areas
