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The XR Week Peek (2023.09.12). Quest 3 fully leaked, new Rumors on Valve, and more!

The Ghost Howls

New leaks on Amazon and MediaMarkt have revealed that probably the headset will be available starting from October, 10th, 2023. The project is carried on by Microsoft which was given the monster contract of $22B to create this device by modifying its HoloLens glasses. A Roblox developer will be valued at $1 [billion] I think the n.1

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The XR Week Peek (2020.09.28): The debate on Facebook continues, Microsoft acquires Zenimax, and more!

The Ghost Howls

It was the community creating and publishing, with almost no control, exactly as it happens today on SideQuest. I’m happy SideQuest is getting this money because it is helping standalone VR to have a creative open store , not directly controlled by the business owner Facebook. Microsoft has acquired Zenimax for $7.5B.

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Top XR Stories of 2019

Tech Trends VR

In fact, the device sold out at retailers such as Amazon, Walmart and Newegg. In June Valve released its Index headset priced at a hefty $999, which got mixed reviews for providing a good experience, but only under very controlled circumstances. Valve’s Long Game. Artists have embraced immersive tech with gusto in 2019. HoloLens Army.