🚀 Medial Secures Investment on Shark Tank India - Fueling the Future of Professional Social Networking. 🔥
✕
Login
Home
News
Messages
Startup Showcase
Trackers
Premium
Premium Content
Jobs
Notifications
Settings
Try our Valuation Calculator →
Log In
News on Medial
At Texas arts and tech fest, virtual reality is perfectly human
Economic Times
·
1y ago
Medial
Virtual reality (VR) was a major focus at the South by Southwest festival this year, with artists using it to explore human emotions and mental health. VR programs like Soul Paint allowed users to paint their virtual bodies, providing a unique way to express inner reality. Other VR experiences showcased at the festival aimed to create a more immersive and interactive storytelling experience, with artists and filmmakers utilizing the technology to foster understanding and empathy. While AI-generated content is a concern for some artists, many believe that human creativity and intelligence are essential for artistic expression.
View Source
Related News
Google launches largest ever online exhibition on Hindi Cinema
Economic Times
·
1y ago
Medial
Google Arts & Culture has launched the largest-ever online exhibition on Hindi Cinema, offering an immersive experience through over 120 curated stories and 7,000 assets including images, videos, posters, and songs. The exhibit features technology like Augmented Reality and Street View, allowing visitors to explore the history of Hindi filmmaking. It also offers a virtual tour of Mumbai's iconic theaters and the ability to project hand-painted posters onto walls using AR technology. The exhibit is accessible for free on the Google Arts & Culture platform.
View Source
Virtual-reality concerts could redefine the live-music experience — but it'll take more time
Business Insider
·
1y ago
Medial
Virtual reality (VR) concerts are becoming an increasingly popular way for musicians to engage with fans and generate revenue. Artists like Travis Scott and Teflon Sega have successfully hosted virtual reality concerts, with fans enjoying the immersive experience and the ability to avoid crowds and high ticket prices. Tech giants such as Meta and AmazeVR are capitalizing on this trend by hosting virtual concerts featuring popular artists. However, VR concerts are not without their challenges, including limited headset ownership, discomfort during extended use, and potential disconnection from reality. Despite these challenges, the future of VR concerts looks promising, with advancements in extended reality expected to enhance the interactive experience.
View Source
Microsoft shelves Windows 'mixed reality' feature
Economic Times
·
1y ago
Medial
Microsoft has decided to shelve its Windows Mixed Reality feature, as the company shifts its focus towards Cloud services and enterprise markets. The move comes as a result of low consumer demand and the availability of more advanced virtual and augmented reality offerings from competitors. Microsoft's decision reflects the evolving landscape of virtual reality technologies in the market.
View Source
Tech innovations, AI changing the game for modern sports, training methodologies
Economic Times
·
1y ago
Medial
The role of technology in sports is becoming increasingly prominent, with innovations such as wearable devices, performance analytics, and virtual reality transforming how athletes train and perform. Tech startups are driving innovation in the sports industry and attracting significant investment, particularly in niche areas of sports technology. In India, there has been a notable increase in investments in sports tech, making it the third-largest funded country in this sector. The integration of technology in sports not only enhances athletes' performance but also improves the spectator experience through augmented reality solutions.
View Source
Meta rebuffs Google's virtual reality tie-up proposal: report
Economic Times
·
1y ago
Medial
Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, reportedly declined a partnership with Google to use its Android XR platform for its virtual and mixed-reality Quest headsets. Sources suggest that Google proposed the partnership, but Meta's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, wants to own the next computational platform for augmented reality (AR), virtual reality (VR), and mixed reality. Meta is already in talks with hardware companies, including LG Electronics, to build new VR devices using its Quest software. Currently, Meta's Quest devices operate on an open-source version of Google's Android operating system.
View Source
Meta Zoom app for Meta Quest is available today - The Economic Times
Economic Times
·
1m ago
Medial
Meta has launched a Zoom app for its Meta Quest VR headsets, allowing users to partake in video conferencing within a 3D virtual reality environment. This development is part of Meta's strategy to enhance professional and collaborative functionalities for its headsets. The application is now readily available, marking a significant step in expanding the use of virtual reality for business purposes and other professional engagements.
View Source
Apple's Vision Pro was used in surgery to help perform spinal operations
Business Insider
·
1y ago
Medial
A surgical team at a UK hospital recently utilized Apple's Vision Pro headset for assistance during microsurgical spine procedures. The mixed-reality headset was worn by a scrub nurse who provided support to surgeons Fady Sedra and Syed Aftab. Introduced by tech platform provider eXeX, the Apple Vision Pro device has enhanced efficiency within the Complex Spine team. Apple has released a range of healthcare apps compatible with the headset, including surgical training, mental health support, and virtual reality simulations for surgical practice. This technology has the potential to revolutionize the healthcare industry.
View Source
Meta welcomes headset war with Apple
Livemint
·
1y ago
Medial
Meta Platforms is hopeful that Apple's launch of the Vision Pro headset will boost its metaverse efforts and attract more consumers. While Meta's Reality Labs division makes up less than 1% of its revenue, the company believes the Quest devices and their software ecosystem could pose a significant challenge to Apple in the metaverse space. The competition between the two tech giants will likely revolve around securing developers for their platforms, with Meta shifting its focus from virtual reality to mixed reality and incorporating more pass-through capabilities. However, Apple's more accessible infrastructure and familiar app offerings may entice developers onto its platform.
View Source
Proptech platform Square Yards files 18 international patents in India and USA
Economic Times
·
1y ago
Medial
Proptech platform Square Yards has filed 18 international patents in India and the USA, focusing on virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), extended reality (XR), artificial intelligence (AI), and data applications in real estate. These patents are related to technology developed by Square Yards' technology arm, PropVR, specializing in creating immersive digital twins using 3D technologies, virtual reality, and augmented reality. Several of these patents have already been granted and cover innovations ranging from interactive 3D experiences for real estate to agent ranking algorithms and real estate asset analysis tools.
View Source
'If all software engineers are out of work': Sridhar Vembu sees power shift, warns of hoarded gains - BusinessToday
Business Today
·
2m ago
Medial
Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu foresees a future where AI could disrupt current economic systems, potentially concentrating wealth among tech monopolies. Instead of mass unemployment, Vembu suggests shifts where human-centered jobs like caregiving, agriculture, and arts will become highly valued. He emphasizes the need for governments to tackle monopolies for equitable distribution of AI benefits. Ultimately, policy, not technology, will determine economic balance and societal well-being in an automated age.
View Source
Trackers
Active Indian VC’s
OG Capital
Email
With a hands-on approach, OG Capital aims to invest in over 20 promising...
Accel Partners
Email
Early and growth-stage investments in disruptive technology companies with...
Blume
Email
Early-stage venture capital firm investing in technology startups in India. Focus on...
Access All Trackers
Startup Showcase Winners
June 2025
Buddy
Helping your parents when you are miles away
BiteStop
The Pit Stop Your Cravings Deserve
Bloomer
The next generation E-commerce platform
Enter Ongoing Startup Showcase
Top Users
Trending News on Medial
Download the medial app to read full posts, comements and news.
Go to Medial App
Not Now
Know everything that’s happening in the startup ecosystem, first.
Enable Notifications?
No, thanks
Count me in
