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Forte Labs Inc., a provider of distributed ledger blockchain technology for the gaming industry, and Ripple Labs Inc., a cryptocurrency payments company, today announced the launch of a $100 million fund to support game developers. The fund will tie together Xpring, Ripple’s …
Blockmason and Magnachain team up to bring blockchain to gaming platforms
Blockmason, aeveloper of foundational distributed ledger blockchain technology, and distributed gaming application operator Magnachain announced Friday that they plan to develop blockchain-based gaming app systems. The two companies aim to combine efforts in order to create a more healthy gaming ecosystem for developers …
Enterprise blockchain startup StrongBlock secures $4M in seed funding
StrongBlock, an enterprise distributed ledger blockchain software startup incubated by Magnetic Capital, announced Wednesday that the company has raised $4 million in seed funding led by Pangea Blockchain Fund. With this seed funding, the company intends to continue work on its enterprise-level …
Das Keyboard connects developers to tools with smart keyboard app update
Austin-based Das Keyboard, a brand of maker of business efficiency products Metadot Corp., announced updates today to the company’s smart-keyboard app lineup that will connect developers to dev tools by using key lighting. Today’s digital workforce is constantly bombarded with notifications and …
Talespin launches ‘virtual human’ VR training environment to teach soft skills
Augmented and virtual reality solutions firm Talespin LLC today announced the launch of what the company calls “virtual human” technology aimed at helping businesses train employees in interpersonal or soft skills such as communication, leadership and conflict resolution. The software will use artificial intelligence to …
Sony and Fujitsu launch blockchain trial to secure educational records in Japan
For foreign workers entering Japan, language skills are extremely important, meaning training and proper credentials go a long way towards finding a job. To make this process easier, Japanese multinational company Sony Global Education Inc. and technology equipment services company Fujitsu Inc. have …
Accenture builds sustainable trade ‘Circular Supply Chain’ blockchain to trace and track goods
Global professional services company Accenture Plc announced Monday the launch of what the company calls the Circular Supply Chain: a blockchain distributed ledger that connects sustainable trade practices with producers, suppliers, processors, wholesalers and consumers. The system combines digital identity, payments and …
Researchers build blockchain proof-of-concept to ensure clinical trial data integrity
Researchers at the University of California at San Francisco announced today the creation of a proof-of-concept blockchain distributed ledger designed to protect the integrity of data generated during clinical trials. Using a blockchain, researchers believe, data can be protected by making it …
NexTech launches web-based ‘Try It On’ augmented reality for online retail
Toronto-based augmented reality solutions company NexTech AR Solutions announced on Wednesday the launch of an AR product that would allow customers of online vendors to view eyewear before they buy it. The solution uses artificial intelligence-assisted computer vision to recognize and track facial …
Varjo unveils $6,000 enterprise VR headset with human eye quality display
Finland-based startup Varjo Technologies Oy launched its first virtual reality headset today, the VR-1, that outclasses all others on the market not only with the highest fidelity but at $5,995, the highest price tag as well. The VR-1 supports a resolution greater …