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AMUG Awards Scholarships to Akila Udage and Frank Marquette

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Wednesday, March 16, 2022
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Frank Marquette, Professor of Practice at Troy University (Troy, Alabama), has been awarded the Randy Stevens Scholarship for educators in additive manufacturing.

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  • Frank Marquette, Professor of Practice at Troy University (Troy, Alabama), has been awarded the Randy Stevens Scholarship for educators in additive manufacturing.
  • As scholarship recipients, Marquette and Udage will attend the AMUG Conference, where they will engage with additive manufacturing users.
  • The scholarships recognize students and educators who demonstrate passion and vision for additive manufacturing to advance education and industry.
  • Akila Udage was exposed to additive manufacturing while pursuing his master's degree at the Lighting Research Center (LRC) at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI).

Immersive Sound Installation "The Hum" Debuts at SXSW to Raise Your Vibe

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Wednesday, March 9, 2022
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The HUM, an art and sound technology installation, provides an interactive experience where entertainment, the science of sound, and wellness meet.

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  • The HUM, an art and sound technology installation, provides an interactive experience where entertainment, the science of sound, and wellness meet.
  • The HUM will debut at the SXSW Creative Industries Expo, Booth 752, at the Austin Convention Center March 13-16, 2022.
  • "We are excited to bring this level of entertainment to SXSW that expands on our experience of sound.
  • To experience The Hum at SXSW March 13-16th, or to inquire about bringing The HUM to your location, please visit www.letsmakesomenoise.com

SAE International's WCX™ World Congress Connects the Mobility Industry in Detroit, April 5-7, 2022

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Tuesday, March 1, 2022
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Both will share their insights on applying out of the box thinking to creative problem solving in mobility and beyond.

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  • Both will share their insights on applying out of the box thinking to creative problem solving in mobility and beyond.
  • WCX attendees have the opportunity to:
    Gain best practices from peers and experts on the business of mobility technology.
  • Network with subject matter experts and industry pioneers from traditional and non-traditional companies within the mobility community.
  • We act on two priorities: encouraging a lifetime of learning for mobility engineering professionals and setting the standards for industry engineering.

XR Immersive Tech Closes Acquisition of Synthesis VR Inc.

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Tuesday, February 22, 2022
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 22, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XR Immersive Tech Inc. (“Immersive Tech”, or the “Company”) (CSE:VRAR) (FSE:79W) (OTCQB: FNTTF) is pleased to announce, further to its press releases dated January 6, 2022 and September 20, 2021 that it has completed the acquisition of 100% of the equity interests of California-based Synthesis VR Inc. (“Synthesis VR”) (the “Transaction”), through the payment of cash and issuance of common shares of the Company (“Shares”) pursuant to a share purchase agreement dated effective January 4, 2022 between the Company, as purchaser, and the holders of the equity interests of Synthesis VR, as vendors (the “SPA”)..

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  • Shabeer Sinnalebbe, Head of XR Networks and former CEO of Synthesis VR states We are extremely pleased to join the Immersive Tech team.
  • In connection with the Acquisition, Immersive Tech has agreed to pay a finders fee (the Finders Fee) to Vert Consulting Inc. (Vert) pursuant to a finders agreement (the Finders Agreement) dated October 1, 2021 between Immersive Tech and Vert in connection with the Acquisition.
  • XR Immersive Tech Inc. (formerly Fantasy 360 Technologies Inc. d/b/a Immersive Tech)
    For further information about Immersive Tech, please contact:
    This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities in any jurisdiction.
  • ABOUT XR IMMERSIVE TECH INC.
    Immersive Tech (formerly Fantasy 360 Technologies Inc.) is building the industry's premier location-based Metaverse Platform.

No Such Thing as Too Much Fun: Disney Wish Will Deliver Endless Entertainment for Families to Delight in Disney Storytelling Together

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Thursday, February 17, 2022
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CELEBRATION, Fla., Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New enchantment awaits families aboard the Disney Wish, setting sail this July. From indulging in "Inside Out"-inspired treats to going on a picnic with "Frozen" friends to immersive shows featuring Disney Princesses, villains and heroes, the newest Disney Cruise Line ship has been expertly designed to deliver endless fun for the whole family.

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  • CELEBRATION, Fla., Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --New enchantment awaits families aboard the Disney Wish, setting sail this July.
  • "Family is at the heart of everything we do," said Laura Cabo, portfolio creative executive, Walt Disney Imagineering.
  • Guests who have booked a Disney Wish cruise may reserve Olaf's Royal Picnic before their sailing for an additional fee.
  • To learn more about the Disney Wish or to book a vacation,guests canvisit disneycruise.com , call Disney Cruise Line at 888-325-2500 or contacttheirtravel agent.

No Such Thing as Too Much Fun: Disney Wish Will Deliver Endless Entertainment for Families to Delight in Disney Storytelling Together

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Thursday, February 17, 2022
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CELEBRATION, Fla., Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New enchantment awaits families aboard the Disney Wish, setting sail this July.

Key Points: 
  • CELEBRATION, Fla., Feb. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New enchantment awaits families aboard the Disney Wish, setting sail this July.
  • "Family is at the heart of everything we do," said Laura Cabo, portfolio creative executive, Walt Disney Imagineering.
  • Guests who have booked a Disney Wish cruise may reserve Olaf's Royal Picnic before their sailing for an additional fee.
  • To learn more about the Disney Wish or to book a vacation,guests canvisit disneycruise.com , call Disney Cruise Line at 888-325-2500 or contacttheirtravel agent.

XR Immersive Enters Into Investor Relations Agreement

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Wednesday, February 16, 2022
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XR Immersive Tech Inc. (Immersive Tech, or the Company) (CSE:VRAR) (FSE:79W) (OTCQB: FNTTF) is pleased to announce that it has retained Lytham Partners, LLC ("Lytham") to provide investor and public relations services on a month-to-month basis, pursuant to an agreement dated effective February 1, 2022.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 16, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XR Immersive Tech Inc. (Immersive Tech, or the Company) (CSE:VRAR) (FSE:79W) (OTCQB: FNTTF) is pleased to announce that it has retained Lytham Partners, LLC ("Lytham") to provide investor and public relations services on a month-to-month basis, pursuant to an agreement dated effective February 1, 2022.
  • The Agreement may be renewed or terminated by either party on thirty days written notice.
  • XR Immersive Tech Inc. (formerly Fantasy 360 Technologies Inc. d/b/a Immersive Tech)
    For further information about Immersive Tech, please contact:
    ABOUT XR IMMERSIVE TECH INC.
    XR Immersive Tech (formerly Fantasy 360 Technologies Inc.) is building the industry's premier location-based Metaverse Platform.
  • This news release contains forward-looking information and forward-looking statements (collectively, forward-looking information) within the meaning of applicable securities laws.

Mendix to Unveil a New SaaS Solution for the Fashion and Retail Industries

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Thursday, February 17, 2022
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Mendix PLM for Fashion and Retail was designed to address these challenges," said Rohit Tangri, Global VP of Portfolio Strategy and Business Development at Mendix.

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  • Mendix PLM for Fashion and Retail was designed to address these challenges," said Rohit Tangri, Global VP of Portfolio Strategy and Business Development at Mendix.
  • "The Mendix PLM for Fashion and Retail solution is an addition to our strategy of providing high value low-code solutions built on the cloud-native Mendix platform.
  • Getting this revolutionary solution developed required the speed of an excellent low-code platform and close collaboration between Mendix and CLEVR.
  • Mendix solutions provide the advantages of a commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) solution with the benefits of a best-in-class low-code platform.

XR Immersive Tech Launches Custom Experience for YouTuber Sensation Chris Ramsay

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XR Immersive Tech Inc. (Immersive Tech, or the Company) (CSE:VRAR) (FSE:79W) (OTCQB: FNTTF) is excited to announce the completion and unveiling of a custom mixed media escape experience for recognized magician Chris Ramsay.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Feb. 15, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- XR Immersive Tech Inc. (Immersive Tech, or the Company) (CSE:VRAR) (FSE:79W) (OTCQB: FNTTF) is excited to announce the completion and unveiling of a custom mixed media escape experience for recognized magician Chris Ramsay.
  • Accompanying the release of the video is a limited edition at-home experience also designed by the XR Immersive Tech team.
  • The experience features custom Ramsay cards, booklet and a mobile app escape experience which fans can purchase today from his online store .
  • For further information about XR Immersive Tech, please contact:
    XR Immersive Tech is building the industry's premier location-based Metaverse Platform.

XR Immersive’s Synthesis VR Launches Industry First DRM Solution to Support Next Generation VR Headsets

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Monday, February 14, 2022
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This includes support for Room-Scale and Free-Roam arena VR game streaming for the HTC Focus 3 HMD today, with more headsets to follow.

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  • This includes support for Room-Scale and Free-Roam arena VR game streaming for the HTC Focus 3 HMD today, with more headsets to follow.
  • Synthesis VR is the first solution in the industry to offer location-based VR operators support and licensed games for Android-based HMDs on a global scale.
  • With no compromises, the Synthesis Android DRM fully matches the long-time proven Synthesis VR Windows DRM solution and SDK.
  • The Synthesis VR DRM solution provides support for free-roam arena and room-scale game play using mobile HMD's.