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Could practical applications of virtual and augmented reality be the next big market for Portland startups?

Rick Turoczy on July 1, 2019

We’ve seen it time and time again. The next big thing. Web, open source, cloud, mobile… And time and time again, Portland, with its early adopter culture, has been at the forefront of nascent industries, patiently waiting for their markets to form. I’ve been waiting to see what the next big thing might be. And with today’s news from RealWear, I’m inclined to think augmented reality may be the next industry that Portland is known for.

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Why does the Apple App Store keep rejecting this demo from Portland startup Torch?

Rick Turoczy on December 6, 2018

Everyone knows that Apple can be a little stringent when it comes to approving applications and content for the App Store. So it’s no surprise that Portland startup Torch has had to make a couple of attempts to get some content approved. But the reason they’re getting rejected? That’s what’s interesting.

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Big week for reality in Portland startups: Torch and The Wild both launch products

Rick Turoczy on September 27, 2018

If you’ve talked to me about markets that have a lot of potential in Portland, we’ve no doubt discussed reality of some flavor or another. Virtual, Augmented, Immersive, Experiential… whatever you want to call it, folks in Portland have been exploring creating content with those technologies for years. And now, XR is inspiring a new crop of products in town that enable folks to create that content more easily.

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Want an early look at the Torch 3D virtual/augmented/mixed reality editing environment? You can make that a reality

Rick Turoczy on January 17, 2018

We love our shiny new tech around these parts. Even if it’s not quite ready for mass consumption. That’s why I was excited to see that Portland’s Torch 3D was accepting applications for an early sneak peek at its virtual/augmented/mixed reality editing environment.

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Round and round: Simultaneous fundraising announcements by Portland startups Torch 3D and Vacasa

Rick Turoczy on October 17, 2017

One of the challenges of the Portland startup community has always been momentum. We sometimes have great—at times even fantastic—startup news, like an exit or a major announcement. But more often than not, that happens as a solitary instance. And then it’s some time before the next major announcement. So it’s rare to have a day like today where both Torch 3D and Vacasa have major news.

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