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Lamina1 and Weta join forces with Seattle sci-fi author to create a virtual universe

GeekWire

Seattle science-fiction author Neal Stephenson will play a key role in Lamina1’s Artefact collaboration with Weta Workshop. ” “This is more than just a new virtual world — it’s a new way to build worlds,” Stephenson, who co-founded Lamina1 in 2022 , said today in a news release.

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ManipulaTHOR training software from AI2 gives virtual robots a hand — and an arm

GeekWire

A video frame from ManipulaTHOR’s simulation shows a virtual robot at work. You can lead a virtual robot to a refrigerator, but you can’t make it pull out a drink. AI2-THOR was programmed to find its way through virtual versions of indoor environments, such as kitchens and bathrooms. AI2 via YouTube).

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Cisco revamps key DevNet sandboxes

Network World

Cisco has expanded its DevNet sandbox environments to make it easier for network professionals to test and develop applications for key enterprise networking technologies. Catalyst Center is a network management suite that operates on Cisco hardware or as a virtual package.

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Google’s Fundo lets creators get paid by hosting virtual meet-and-greets

The Verge

Google’s Fundo — a service that allows creators to host paid, ticketed virtual meet-and-greet events — is expanding from a limited test into a full-fledged product that anyone can use starting today. Fundo (also not a wacky new artificial cheese product) was originally meant as a virtual photo booth-style service.

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The 2021 Game Developers Conference won’t have in-person gatherings after all

The Verge

The Game Developers Conference is changing course from its original (potentially risky) plan of hosting a hybrid in-person / digital event in 2021. The series of events will start with GDC Masterclass, a collection of virtual workshops and trainings for developers that will take place on March 4th and 5th.

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PAX in Seattle: A rundown of games developed in the Pacific Northwest at this year’s show

GeekWire

That left a wide assortment of independent developers to fill the gap, many of whom were showing off brand-new games. The actual Seattle Indie Expo runs this month as a virtual event, with streams every Saturday in September. Studio Kumiho is the sole returning developer from GeekWire’s last PAX roundup.

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Corporate Training & Development Trends to Watch Out for in 2020

Kitaboo

What employees require is growth and development opportunities; the lack of which compels them to leave the organization. Leveraging the latest trends in learning and development is therefore, the need of the hour. The last few years have witnessed a tremendous change in training and development techniques. Virtual Reality.