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Apple Reportedly In Talks To Purchase VR Live Streaming Platform NextVR

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According to a new report by 9to5Mac , Apple is currently in the process of acquiring VR/AR live streaming platform NextVR for a modest $100M. Founded in 2009 by D.J. Despite its impressive technology and numerous partnerships, NextVR failed to secure a Series C funding round in 2019, forcing the company to cut its staff by 40%.

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Report: Apple to Acquire Live Event Streaming Company NextVR for $100M

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NextVR, the live event broadcasting platform for VR headsets, may soon find itself acquired by Apple, a report by 9to5Mac maintains, which is expected to be valued around $100 million. At the time of this writing, neither Apple nor NextVR have commented on the alleged acquisition.

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Apple Drops Pegatron, Picks Luxshare for MR Headset

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Apple’s mixed reality (MR) headset has faced new setbacks after it dropped its exclusive assembly partner, Digitimes reported on Tuesday. Apple initially tasked Taiwanese firm Pegatron with assembling its upcoming MR headset, but has recently removed the company from its supply line, the report said.

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Apple Vision Pro Proves Augmented Reality Is The Future

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On the road to becoming one of the oldest augmented reality agencies in the US, many have called us crazy for our love, advocacy, and heavy investment in AR technology. Three words: Apple Vision Pro. Gaming mechanics aside, we saw the release of the Apple Vision Pro as an opportunity to add an internal gaming division to Gravity Jack.

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FORM’s Premium Goggles Introduce AR To The Swimming Pool

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Since the introduction of devices such as the Fitbit back in 2009 and the Apple Watch in 2014, the smart wearables market has gone from fantasy to reality, offering consumers a brand new, more convenient method for connecting with their digital lives. That’s where the FORM Swim Goggles come in.

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The iPod is still in Apple's product lineup, but which models are obsolete?

Mashable VR

Even though iPhone technology has far surpassed the iPod (which was revolutionary for its time), Apple still has the iPod touch in its product lineup. Starting at $199 , it is significantly less expensive than the cheapest iPhone ($429), has FaceTime and iMessage, can hold 256GB of storage, and has the Apple App Store and Apple Arcade.

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BIG XR News from Meta, Apple, VIRNECT, Warpin Reality, and Qualcomm

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Moreover, for Meta, the negotiations allow the Menlo Park-based firm to operate on the Mainland since its ban in 2009 due to the Urumqi riots. Apple, Luxshare Partner for AR Smart Glasses More Chinese innovations occurred last week. By combining our expertise, we can offer innovative XR solutions to a wider audience.

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