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Magic Leap Gets Half-billion Dollar Boost Ahead of Vision Pro Launch

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Saudi Arabia has recently injected more than half a billion dollars into augmented reality company Magic Leap, which it hopes will rival Apple’s Vision Pro mixed reality headset. Will Magic Leap 2 be able to compete with Apple? It’s certainly worth watching.

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The Future Is Now: 2023 Metaverse and XR Predictions Worth Looking Into

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Dispelling Common VR Myths and Misconceptions Despite the relatively widespread acceptance and use of virtual reality technology, there are still some myths and misconceptions that surround it. 2023 Metaverse and XR Predictions That Could Shape the Future of Tech 1.

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AWE 2023 Is Right Around the Corner

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Augmented World Expo , AWE for short, returns to Santa Clara this year from May 31 to June 2, 2023. Day Two Day two only has one proper keynote scheduled, this time with Magic Leap. Last year, the company’s Head of Product Management, Jade Meskill, took the stage to talk about the Magic Leap 2 and “augmented enterprise.”

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Apple’s Upcoming Headset “so good”, According to Oculus Founder

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When unicorn AR startup Magic Leap released ML1 headset in mid-2018, he called it a “tragic heap,” further stating the AR headset was “a tragedy in the classical sense.” Palmer Lucker donning ML1 | Image courtesy Palmer Luckey At the time, Magic Leap was just as secretive about its hardware as Apple is today.

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Highlighting the Top 3 XR Trends of 2023 [Insights From This Year’s AWE USA]

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The 2023 edition of AWE USA not only lived up to its reputation but also reached new heights, reportedly marking its largest event to date. Magic Leap 2 is known for offering what is called segmented dimming, but in the case of the Crossfire, the glasses would become completely opaque despite the AWE show floor being exceptionally bright.

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Big XR News from Meta, Mojo Vision, and Magic Leap

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As the final updates from CES 2023 roll out, the extended reality (XR) realm is firing back up with full force into an optimistic new year. This second week of 2023 reflects the tremulous times of the past year. The Meta Quest 3 in 2023? The firm is dropping support for its Quest 1 VR headset on March 5, 2023.

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The XR Week Peek (2020.05.11): new Quest is in the works, Magic Leap may pivot to healthcare, and more!

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Image by Magic Leap). Magic Leap looks for a $100-million deal to save itself. Some reports by Business Insider and The Information talk about the current situation of Magic Leap, that seems always more complicated. More info (Magic Leap trying to raise $100M) More info (Magic Leap timing for the future).