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Meir added that although virtual reality simulation is not perfect or complete, it is still a valuable tool when it comes to space mission preparations. The space expert specifically refers to Space Explorers, a 360-degree VR documentary.
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Voice-recognition as a tool has been gaining momentum in recent years, so staking a claim in the AI and speech technology markets makes sense especially since rivals such as Google, Amazon and Apple have in many ways overshadowed Microsoft’s efforts. (Nuance’s software formed the basis for Apple’s Siri voice assistant, before Apple switched to an in-house version.)
Microsoft, in a statement touting the deal on Monday, pointed to Nuance’s use of “cloud-based ambient clinical intelligence” in the healthcare industry. And Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella stressed that point in a later webcast to talk about the purchase.
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Inside Microsoft s acquisition of Nuance: A new push for voice tech?
Redmond s decision to buy Nuance for $19.7 billion highlights how important voice-activated tech is already in healthcare and how ubiquitous it might become elsewhere Credit: Microsoft
Microsoft s decision to acquire speech-recognition firmNuance Communications for US$19.7 billion, the vendor s biggest purchase since forking out $26 billion for LinkedIn, could provide a real boost for voice technology, analysts said.
“There are lots of companies, and start-ups, doing voice recognition, but Nuance has been a leader in this area for years, said Blair Pleasant, president and principal analyst for COMMfusion. It has the technology, partnerships, customers, and expertise needed to further succeed and grow.
What you need to know
The HP Reverb G2 Omnicept Edition headset will launch in May with a starting price of $1,249.
HP announced that the headset will also support HP VR Spatial Audio.
Developers will be able to download the HP Omnicept SDK in May.
The HP Reverb G2 is already one of the best VR headsets. Soon, a new edition of the HP Reverb G2 will take everything great about the headset and add support for HP Omnicept. The upcoming HP Reverb G2 Omnicept Edition includes a comprehensive sensor system that measures muscle movement, gaze, pupil size, and heart rate.