Nvidia has announced a slate of initiatives expanding its focus on artificial intelligence and deep learning. The company detailed improvements to its Tesla V100 data center GPU platform, announced an Arm partnership to integrate deep learning tech into internet of things chips and unveiled software improvements.
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Linux Foundation unveils group to push open-source AI, machine learning
The Linux Foundation has announced the Deep Learning Foundation, an organization that will focus on promoting open-source artificial intelligence and machine learning. The company also unveiled the Acumos AI Project, an open-source framework that allows developers to build and deploy AI applications.
Qualcomm to roll out VR headset with eye tracking
Qualcomm will release a developer kit for its Snapdragon 845 VR platform in the second quarter. Qualcomm’s headset includes two cameras for eye tracking, which can be used for direct control or for improving performance by rendering only the parts of screen the viewer is watching.
Magic Leap gives SDK preview for AR glasses
Magic Leap is providing a preview of its SDK and creator portal to enable developers to work on the spatial computing needed to create content for augmented reality. The company has raised about $2.3 billion in the development of its augmented reality glasses.
Google Ventures backs multiperson AR tech
UK startup Blue Vision Labs has developed technology that allows groups of people to commonly experience augmented reality, attracting the attention of Google Ventures, which led a $14.5 million funding round. The development allows multiple smartphone users to participate in a single AR environment.
Object Theory uses HoloLens, Windows to provide businesses with AR
Object Theory, a Microsoft Mixed Reality Partner, is working with companies to integrate mixed-reality solutions for a variety of enterprise uses. The company is combining HoloLens and Windows products to to move 3D content off a monitor and make it easier to visualize.
CNN launches VR news for Oculus Rift
CNN is extending its previous experiments with virtual reality, teaming with the interactive entertainment studio Magnopus to introduce CNNVR for Oculus Rift devices.
CNN partners with Magnopus to bring VR news to the Oculus Rift
Toshiba unveils AR device for enterprises
Toshiba has developed an augmented reality device running Windows 10 for use by enterprise customers. The headset has been optimized for use in factories, allowing users to do everything from viewing PDFs to livestreaming.
https://techcrunch.com/2018/03/12/toshiba-shows-off-an-ar-headset-running-on-windows-10/
Bose focuses on audio in AR glasses
Bose intends to focus on audio rather than video in its upcoming augmented reality glasses. John Gordon, Bose’s vice president of consumer electronics, explains that the glasses are designed to enhance the user’s everyday world with audio.
https://www.engadget.com/2018/03/09/bose-ar-glasses-audio-not-video/
AR is the future of play
Many companies consider augmented reality to be the future of play, and Toy Fair is likely to feature many AR options. Hasbro will enter the AR market with its phone-supported “Iron Man” mask.