Samsung Acquires eMagin Microdisplay Maker, Citing ‘significant potential growth’ of XR Devices

eMagin, the US-based developer and manufacturer of OLED microdisplays for AR/VR headsets, announced a merger agreement with Samsung Display, a subsidiary of the Korean tech giant. Samsung says it anticipates…

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‘Firmament’ Review – Complex Puzzles & Visual Richness Lacking a Native VR Touch

Firmament was created in the spirit of Myst, the studio’s genre-defining puzzle adventure which maroons you in a strange realm with some very imposing architecture, all of which houses a smorgasbord…

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A Geospatial Web Platform to Enhance In-Person Events? Absolutely, Says Fabric

Fabric aims to change how in-person events are held, through geospatial web. Starting with sports, the geospatial web and augmented reality platform Fabric can transform live events into an immersive,…

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Bigscreen Beyond Teardown Overviews Design Decisions Behind Compact Headset

CEO Darshan Shankar sits down with the upcoming Bigscreen Beyond VR headset for a teardown and explanation of the company’s design decisions. Bigscreen Beyond is a made-for-enthusiasts VR headsets coming…

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Tech’s role in the quest for climate justice: What not to miss at TNW Conference

Story by Linnea Ahlgren Award-winning innovators Caroline Lair and Lucia Gallardo will be speaking at TNW Conference, which takes place on June 15 & 16 in Amsterdam. If you want to experience…

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Crypto has ‘no intrinsic value’ and ‘no useful social purpose,’ say lawmakers

Story by Thomas Macaulay Senior reporter Thomas is a senior reporter at TNW. He covers European tech, with a focus on deeptech, startups, and government policy. Thomas is a senior…

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