The XR Market

HaptX Secures Grant

HaptX recieved a grant of $1.5 million from the National Science Foundation (NSF) that they say will go toward developing full-body haptic and force feedback tech for VR and robotics. (RoadtoVR)

Ilysia doubles Kickstarter Goal

With just a few days left in the campaign, Team 21 Studio has doubled its Kickstarter funding goal of $60,000 for MMORPG VR game Ilysia. (RoadtoVR)

SideQuest Outlines its Plans

In a Redit post, SideQuest discusses its plans for the $650k raised in early investments last week. (Upload)

Sword Reverie reaches Kickstarter

Isekai Entertainment has reached its initial Kickstarter goals to fund VR game Sword Reverie (VR Focus)

Launches & Announcements

Amazon expands into digital tourism, offering unique experiences from around the world. (GeekWire)
NASCAR Mobile Playoffs AR allows you to design and race your own car in AR. (Nascar)
David Guetta announces he will partner with Sensorium Galaxy to create VR performances. (Cision)
VR World NYC re-opens to the public for the first time since COVID-19 shutdowns. (VRScout)
Pinfinity will partner with Tetris, Marvel, Star Wars, Hasboro, and more to create AR interractive pins. (Pinfinity)
Google Maps will update Live View, its AR walking directions capability. (TechCrunch)

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