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Magic Leap Raises $500 Million in Funding

Magic Leap today announced that it has raised $500 million in funding at a post-money valuation of roughly $2 billion. The new capital will further Magic

10/25/202110/11/2021 Mike

HTC VIVE Pro 2 Full Kit Now Available

After the launch of the HTC VIVE Pro 2 headset earlier this year, delivering sharp, precise, and immersive VR, HTC VIVE announces today

09/12/202109/19/2021 Mike

UBISOFT SPREADS ITS WINGS INTO VIRTUAL REALITY WITH EAGLE FLIGHT

Today, at the PlayStation Experience conference, Ubisoft revealed Eagle Flight, a Virtual Reality game that sends players to the skies of Paris

12/05/201508/26/2021 Mike

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US and China trade strains fail to derail European development outlook 02/26/2026

The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) anticipates a growth acceleration across its operational regions, driven by supply chain agility providing resilience in the face of trade tensions.

Iranian woman jailed in France may become pawn in Tehran prisoner swap 02/26/2026

Convicted in France for “glorifying terrorism”, the Iranian national is being mentioned as part of a potential prisoner-swap scenario with Tehran involving French detainees Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, who have been released from jail but cannot leave Iran.

Denmark calls early election in March after Trump-Greenland standoff 02/26/2026

Denmark will hold early elections on 24 March as PM Mette Frederiksen seeks a new mandate after a tense standoff with the US over Greenland.

Sudden sinkhole swallows cars in Nebraska 02/26/2026

A sinkhole formed suddenly in Omaha, Nebraska, Tuesday afternoon and swallowed two cars stopped at a red light. Omaha Police said the two drivers were able to get out of their vehicles — and the sinkhole — by the time emergency crews arrived. No injuries were reported.

Several DJs removed from festival line-ups amid accusations of sexual misconduct 02/26/2026

An alleged former employee of a Paris-based booking agency released a series of screenshots and text messages involving DJs and accused them of sexual misconduct, causing broader backlash. In the meantime, many performances by artists involved were cancelled while some reject the allegations.