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Magic Leap Reportedly Exploring The Possibility Of $10 Billion Sale

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Magic Leap is reportedly working closely with a financial advisor on exploring options to keep the doors of the AR startup open. If sold, Magic Leap could potentially receive more than $10 billion according to an unidentified source. This did little to discourage Magic Leap, however.

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A Tech Investor’s Take on the Apple Vision Pro

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Apple’s entrance into the XR space via their announcement of the Apple Vision Pro was one of the most anticipated events in recent XR history. Years of Watching Apple Neso Brands is an investment company specializing in tech-augmented eyewear. Somehow I’ve been following it for the last seven years,” said Almeida.

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Report: Magical Leap Sees Sluggish Sales Numbers Amidst Latest Funding Round

Road to VR

Magic Leap is one of the most well-funded startups in history, boasting $2.6 A new report from The Information however alleges that the company has seen sluggish sales of its Magic Leap One AR headset, something that reportedly only sold 6,000 units in the first six months following its August 2018 launch.

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Apple Wins AR Smart Windshield Patent amid Vision Pro Debut

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Apple has been working on its plans to create an augmented reality (AR) windshield, according to new documents. In recent filings with the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO), Apple has begun working on designs for the AR interface. Apple ‘s new patent reveals an #AugmentedReality display system for vehicles.

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HoloLens Optics Chief Joins Google Amid Reported Push for Upcoming Google AR Headset

Road to VR

A report by The Verge maintains Google is also now gearing up to produce an AR headset that could directly compete with similar offerings from the likes of Apple and Meta.

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Developing the Future of Mixed Reality

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Object Theory are pretty much the oldest Mixed Reality company around, having launched in June 2015, before the HoloLens had even started shipping. Object Theory are the oldest Mixed Reality company around, having launched in June 2015, before the HoloLens had even started shipping Click To Tweet.

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The XR Week Peek (2021.04.05): Rumors on a Apple headset intensify, Quest 2 sales grow fast, and more!

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The rumors on the Apple Glasses are intensifying. It is not a secret that Apple is working on an XR device: the mystery is when it is going to release it and what it will actually be. The hype is rising, and Apple is playing with it. (My usual terrible image to wish you Happy Easter, if you celebrate it). Top news of the week.

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