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Valve Secures $4.5M Seed Funding to Power the Future of Flexible Workspaces

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Thursday, September 15, 2022

LONDON and NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Valve, the global industry system for flexible workspaces, announces a $4.5M seed funding round led by Project A with participation from Discovery Ventures. Valve provides turnkey sales, marketing and distribution solutions for commercial real estate professionals, online booking platforms and flexible workspace operators to transact across a global network of workspaces seamlessly.

Key Points: 
  • Valve provides turnkey sales, marketing and distribution solutions for commercial real estate professionals, online booking platforms and flexible workspace operators to transact across a global network of workspaces seamlessly.
  • The funding will expand Valve's reach across North America and EMEA, accelerating the $4.2B of flexible workspace contract value processed by Valve's interconnected partners.
  • The COVID-19 pandemic accelerated the transition towards turnkey, flexible workspaces.
  • "Valve makes it easy for companies building flexible workspace businesses - whether you are a landlord, operator, brokerage, application or tech entrepreneur," said Nick Roveta, CEO at Valve.

EDWARDS LAUNCHES SAPIEN 3 ULTRA RESILIA VALVE FOLLOWING FDA APPROVAL

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Monday, September 12, 2022

IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) today announced the launch of the SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA valve, which incorporates Edwards' breakthrough RESILIA tissue technology with the industry-leading SAPIEN 3 Ultra transcatheter aortic heart valve.

Key Points: 
  • IRVINE, Calif., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Edwards Lifesciences (NYSE: EW) today announced the launch of the SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA valve, which incorporates Edwards' breakthrough RESILIA tissue technology with the industry-leading SAPIEN 3 Ultra transcatheter aortic heart valve.
  • RESILIA tissue has demonstrated freedom from structural valve deterioration at 5 years and provides the potential to extend the durability of the SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA valve.
  • "The SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA valve builds on Edwards' 40 years of leadership in tissue technology by combining advancements in tissue science with the industry leading SAPIEN 3 Ultra valve to offer the only dry storage transcatheter heart valve on the U.S. market today," said Larry Wood, corporate vice president, transcatheter aortic valve replacement.
  • Edwards, Edwards Lifesciences, the stylized E logo, Edwards SAPIEN, Edwards SAPIEN 3, Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra, Edwards SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA, Edwards INSPIRIS RESILIA, INSPIRIS RESILIA, INSPIRIS, RESILIA, SAPIEN, SAPIEN 3, SAPIEN 3 Ultra, and SAPIEN 3 Ultra RESILIA are trademarks of Edwards Lifesciences Corporation.

Tilt Five to Bring Award-Winning CATAN® to Holographic Life

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Tuesday, August 23, 2022

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tilt Five, Inc., an Augmented Reality (AR) entertainment company, in partnership with CATAN GmbH, CATAN Studio, Twin Sails Interactive, and Blazing Griffin is pleased to announce the beloved CATAN® game will be reimagined as tabletop holograms on the Tilt Five™ AR gaming system. CATAN - Tilt Five AR is set to release Spring 2023. 

Key Points: 
  • Since its debut in 1995, CATAN (formerly The Settlers of Catan) has captured the hearts of an estimated 100+ million players across the globe.
  • One of the best-selling board games in the world, CATAN has won many awards, including Game of the Year.
  • Proclaimed as "the board game of our time" in the Washington Post, CATAN is an enduring brand for a new generation of gamers.
  • Interact with the Catan island in new ways using the Tilt Five Wand and watch the island's wildlife and environment spring to life in holographic 3D.

XR Immersive Tech’s UNCONTAINED attraction selected as a finalist for the VR Awards

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Thursday, August 11, 2022

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XR Immersive Tech Inc. (Immersive Tech, or the Company) (CSE:VRAR) (FSE:79W) (OTCQB: FNTTF) is pleased to announce that our UNCONTAINED hyper-immersive VR attraction has been selected as a finalist for the 6th annual VR Awards in the VR Location-Based Entertainment of the Year category.

Key Points: 
  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Aug. 11, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XR Immersive Tech Inc. (Immersive Tech, or the Company) (CSE:VRAR) (FSE:79W) (OTCQB: FNTTF) is pleased to announce that our UNCONTAINED hyper-immersive VR attraction has been selected as a finalist for the 6th annual VR Awards in the VR Location-Based Entertainment of the Year category.
  • The VR Awards is an annual red carpet celebration of groundbreaking immersive technologies that have redefined the immersive world.
  • As the leading voice in all things immersive technology related, the VR Awards highlights technological marvels and innovations that have revolutionized the industry.
  • We are grateful to be a part of the 2022 VR Awards and to be recognized for the groundbreaking innovation we have accomplished.

KOMOJU PAYMENT PLATFORM POWERING STEAM DECK ASIAN LAUNCH

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Friday, August 5, 2022

TOKYO, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KOMOJU, the flagship payment platform from Degica, is providing a comprehensive suite of payment solutions in Asia for the territory launch of Valve's Steam Deck, the next gen handheld taking the gaming industry by storm.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KOMOJU, the flagship payment platform from Degica, is providing a comprehensive suite of payment solutions in Asia for the territory launch of Valve's Steam Deck, the next gen handheld taking the gaming industry by storm.
  • KOMOJU, launched in 2016 by Japan-based Degica, was the first payment platform to turn on Steam in Japan and Korea.
  • "The goal for KOMOJU has always been to help bring worldwide merchants to every corner of the globe,' said Jack Momose, CEO of Degica, creators of the KOMOJU platform.
  • In addition to providing KOMOJU as a payment platform for Steam in Japan and Korea, employee-owned Degica has worked with dozens of game developers and hardware makers since its inception in 2005.

KOMOJU PAYMENT PLATFORM POWERING STEAM DECK ASIAN LAUNCH

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Friday, August 5, 2022

TOKYO, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KOMOJU, the flagship payment platform from Degica, is providing a comprehensive suite of payment solutions in Asia for the territory launch of Valve's Steam Deck, the next gen handheld taking the gaming industry by storm.

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KOMOJU, the flagship payment platform from Degica, is providing a comprehensive suite of payment solutions in Asia for the territory launch of Valve's Steam Deck, the next gen handheld taking the gaming industry by storm.
  • KOMOJU, launched in 2016 by Japan-based Degica, was the first payment platform to turn on Steam in Japan and Korea.
  • "The goal for KOMOJU has always been to help bring worldwide merchants to every corner of the globe,' said Jack Momose, CEO of Degica, creators of the KOMOJU platform.
  • In addition to providing KOMOJU as a payment platform for Steam in Japan and Korea, employee-owned Degica has worked with dozens of game developers and hardware makers since its inception in 2005.

New Study from StrategyR Highlights a $36.1 Billion Global Market for Hydronic Control by 2026

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Monday, June 27, 2022

SAN FRANCISCO, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new market study published by Global Industry Analysts Inc., (GIA) the premier market research company, today released its report titled "Hydronic Control - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" .

Key Points: 
  • SAN FRANCISCO, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new market study published by Global Industry Analysts Inc., (GIA) the premier market research company, today released its report titled "Hydronic Control - Global Market Trajectory & Analytics" .
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    Amid the COVID-19 crisis, the global market for Hydronic Control estimated at US$32.2 Billion, is projected to reach a revised size of US$36.1 Billion by 2026, growing at a CAGR of 1.8% over the analysis period.
  • The U.S. Market is Estimated at $8.9 Billion in 2021, While China is Forecast to Reach $6.8 Billion by 2026
    The Hydronic Control market in the U.S. is estimated at US$8.9 Billion in the year 2021.
  • Global Industry Analysts, Inc., ( www.strategyr.com ) is a renowned market research publisher the world`s only influencer driven market research company.

IDTechEx Analyzes Meta's VR Optics Future

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Friday, June 24, 2022

Until recently, this field was relatively static, with headsets using optics based on Fresnel lenses, but a flurry of innovation is now in progress.

Key Points: 
  • Until recently, this field was relatively static, with headsets using optics based on Fresnel lenses, but a flurry of innovation is now in progress.
  • On July 20th 2022, Meta demonstrated multiple prototype VR headsets and components which demonstrate its development roadmap.
  • Within this, emerging VR lenses were shown off, which fit into the categories of 'compact lenses' and 'focus tunable lenses', as outlined in IDTechEx's recent report, " Optics for Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality 2022-2032: Technologies, Players and Markets ".
  • Eliminating this issue might just open a whole new segment of customers to purchasing a new VR device.

IDTechEx Analyzes Meta's VR Optics Future

Retrieved on: 
Friday, June 24, 2022

Until recently, this field was relatively static, with headsets using optics based on Fresnel lenses, but a flurry of innovation is now in progress.

Key Points: 
  • Until recently, this field was relatively static, with headsets using optics based on Fresnel lenses, but a flurry of innovation is now in progress.
  • On July 20th 2022, Meta demonstrated multiple prototype VR headsets and components which demonstrate its development roadmap.
  • Within this, emerging VR lenses were shown off, which fit into the categories of 'compact lenses' and 'focus tunable lenses', as outlined in IDTechEx's recent report, " Optics for Virtual, Augmented and Mixed Reality 2022-2032: Technologies, Players and Markets ".
  • Eliminating this issue might just open a whole new segment of customers to purchasing a new VR device.

Cantina Royale Targets Next Billion Gamers With New Elrond-Based Free-To-Play & Play-ToEarn Metaverse Arcade

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Wednesday, June 22, 2022

Cantina Royale, the tactical shooter based on the award -winning Unity game engine, announces Web3 Free-ToPlay and Play-to-Earn Metaverse components based on the Elrond Network internet-scale blockchain.

Key Points: 
  • Cantina Royale, the tactical shooter based on the award -winning Unity game engine, announces Web3 Free-ToPlay and Play-to-Earn Metaverse components based on the Elrond Network internet-scale blockchain.
  • With the addition of Web3 elements such as NFT in-game assets integrated via a seamless blockchain framework, Cantina Royale is ready to ease the next billion gamers into the future generation of interoperable digital adventures.
  • Its time to make characters and items into NFTs, and give players new mechanisms for creating and exchanging value.
  • This is exactly the type of relationship that Cantina Royale establishes between NFT owners and gamers.