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SeekAR app screens show, from left, an augmented-reality collectible viewed through a phone camera, a map of collectible locations across Dallas-Fort Worth, a sample "Countdown to the Cup" quest, and a rewards "vault" offering discounts from participating businesses. [Source: SeekAR; composite image by DI Studio]
Frisco-Built SeekAR Turns North Texas Into a World Cup Scavenger Hunt
by Quincy Preston | Jun 18, 2026
Built by venture studio Nexrage Studios, the free app turns Dallas-Fort Worth into a Pokémon Go-style hunt, sending fans to local restaurants, shops, and attractions to collect virtual rewards. The region-wide experience is a collaboration with the North Texas FIFA World Cup Organizing Committee, says SeekAR advisor Dan Sinawat.
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Jun 18, 2026
North Texas has plenty to see, hear, and watch. Here are our editors' picks. Plus, you'll find more selections to "save the date."
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Jun 17, 2026
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 9 for patent activity out of 250 metros for the week of May 26 with a total of 147 patents granted.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Jun 12, 2026
You'll find deadlines coming up for a new accelerator program; and many more opportunities.
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University of North Texas' newly granted patent describes a deepfake-detection system — called "FakeShield" in the patent — designed to spot synthetic images and videos circulating on social media. According to the patent, "These deepfakes look, sound, and feel real. … Due to people's inherent tendency to trust what they see, deepfakes and synthetic media can be useful in disseminating misinformation." Fig. 1 shows a person passing a suspect image through the system from a phone, tablet, or laptop. Dallas-based UNT researchers Saraju P. Mohanty, Elias Kougianos, and Alakananda Mitra are the inventors named on the patent. [Composite image: Sources, U.S. Patent No. 12626532, Fig. 1; DI Studio]
Patented: UNT’s Synthetic Video/Image Detection and More North Texas Inventive Activity
by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report | Jun 3, 2026
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 9 for patent activity out of 250 metros for the week of May 12 with a total of 134 patents granted.
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by David Seeley |
Jun 2, 2026
Launched in a partnership with Dallas-based Krida, the SMU Mustang Coin is a utility access credential—a digital tool designed solely to unlock fan engagement experiences, content, and rewards within the Krida platform. The startup's founder, SMU finance grad Bhavesh Kalia, said the new coin offers "a real way for fans to participate beyond showing up or wearing a jersey."
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
May 20, 2026
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 9 for patent activity out of 250 metros for the week of April 28 with a total of 127 patents granted.
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by Quincy Preston and Sandra Engelland |
May 19, 2026
The Dallas biotech says the shell-less incubation platform could help revive species such as the South Island Giant Moa, whose massive eggs exceed the capacity of any living bird surrogate.
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Serve & Sip Pickleball Club To Open in Dallas, Adding Dining & Socializing to the Mix
by Sandra Engelland | May 7, 2026
Located at 11250 N. Central Expy. off Royal Lane, the 200+ capacity club offers climate-controlled courts and a full-service restaurant and bar. “We wanted to build something that keeps the energy going long after the game ends," said Serve & Sip's founder, SMU alumnus Alex Menzel.
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by Sandra Engelland |
May 5, 2026
Each bar includes key allergens such as peanut, sesame, and mixed tree nuts, in a format that works for snacks at home or on-the-go. The bars are made with whole nut butters and seeds, without ultra-processed ingredients, added sugar, or added salt.
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by Quincy Preston |
Apr 30, 2026
At a $10 billion valuation—and spinning out new ventures—Colossal names the bluebuck its sixth de-extinction target, extending its biotech platform into antelope conservation through a global BioVault effort.
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by Sandra Engelland |
Apr 30, 2026
Co-founded by two Fort Worth women entrepreneurs, the AMR platform aims to boost Mahjong's already massive pop culture success by providing an American framework for ranked play connecting players, clubs, leagues, instructors, and facilities through standardized competition.
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Dotted was the big winner at United Way's 2026 "The Pitch" competition. Its founder and CEO, Dejanae Parkman, is in the red dress, second from right. [Photo: United Way of Metropolitan Dallas]
Dotted Takes Big Win at United Way of Metro Dallas’ 2026 Pitch Competition
by David Seeley | Apr 30, 2026
The Dallas-based reproductive health platform offers a cycle-tracking app for logging cycles and managing conditions like endometriosis and PCOS. It was one of five finalists taking part in North Texas' premier social innovation competition.
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by David Seeley |
Apr 30, 2026
Using a digital twin of Parkland Memorial Hospital for its blocky hospital, UTD's MCAT prep course playbook was designed by IvyBee, a Plano-based startup founded and led by Dr. Walter Voit, founder of UTD's Center for Engineering Innovation.
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by Dallas Innovates | Staff Report |
Apr 29, 2026
Dallas-Fort Worth ranked No. 10 for patent activity out of 250 metros for the week of March 31 with a total of 110 patents granted.
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by Quincy Preston |
Apr 28, 2026
The DECA Dental founder returned to his alma mater to keynote UT Dallas' record-breaking Draper Pitch Competition. He told student founders what it really takes.
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