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

The Ghost Howls

Microsoft has acquired Zenimax for $7.5B. In-between the console wars, Microsoft has bought Bethesda’s parent company, Zenimax, for $7.5B. Microsoft has not announced a VR headset for the Xbox, but could it be interested in creating more VR games for PC? Magic Leap may partner with AWS. Let’s dream!).

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The XR Week Peek (2021.05.24): Snap releases new Spectacles AR glasses, Quest releases runtime v29, and more!

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Quest 2 recalled from Amazon EU for skin irritation issue. The mystery of the Quest 2 disappeared from Amazon EU websites has been solved: the materials on the Quest 2 facemask caused irritations of the skin to a very little percentage of people , and so the sales have been suspended. News worth a mention. Image by Facebook).

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Top XR Stories of 2019

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In fact, the device sold out at retailers such as Amazon, Walmart and Newegg. Bumpy Road For Magic Leap. Magic Leap then announced it was pivoting towards enterprise customers following damning reports of extremely weak sales. Artists have embraced immersive tech with gusto in 2019. HoloLens Army.