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Apple WWDC introduces the world to macOS Ventura

Mashable VR

At WWDC 2022, Apple unveiled its new macOS, named Ventura. In the grand tradition of naming its desktop operating systems after landmarks in California, the world was introduced to a city that's perhaps best known as the HQ of Patagonia or part of the title of a classic rock song by America. Credit: Apple. Credit: Apple.

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Metaverses grapple with Meta versus Apple

TechCrunch VR

Last week, I talked about Apple and crypto. This week, we’re talking about Apple clashing with Meta over their metaverse taxes. It goes to show that while they seek to use Apple’s platform for free, they happily take from the creators and small businesses that use their own.”.

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Over 2,000 Meta Quest Headsets Deployed in Kentucky Schools

XR Today - Virtual Reality

Moreover, the current phase two of headset distribution sees the Kentucky Department of Education actively approach special education groups. ” A new wave of XR influence emerges with the Apple Vision Pro recording sales figures of roughly 200,000 headsets. .”

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North Dakota Schools Awarded Over 300 HTC VIVE VR Headsets  

XR Today - Virtual Reality

Moreover, the initiative marks a growing partnership with hardware provider HTC VIVE and CareerViewXR, whereby the firm is also distributing VIVE Focus Plus headsets to education groups in the North Dakota region.

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Strivr Achieves 2 Million Enterprise VR Training Sessions

XR Today - Virtual Reality

Strivr also noted that an increase in XR hardware options, such as those available via Apple, HTC VIVE, Meta, and others, is creating a “resurgence” of enterprise interest in immersive training – painting another optimistic forecast for workplace XR in what may be a momentous 2024 for the industry.

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Meta-Apple Headsets, Digital Twins Show ‘Exciting’ Times for XR, IFS Says

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Kevin Miller, Chief Technology Officer, Americas, IFS , discussed with XR Today the latest updates and analyses on the Apple Vision Pro, digital twins, and immersive advertising in a fireside chat. XR Today: What are your general thoughts on the Apple Vision Pro, and how does it compare to Meta’s family of XR products?

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What is Signal? The basics of the most secure messaging app.

Mashable VR

SEE ALSO: How to protect your privacy in a post-Roe America. Signal is a free, privacy-focused messaging and voice talk app you can use on Apple and Android smartphones, and via desktop. You can text or make voice or video calls with friends, either one-on-one or in groups , and use emoji reactions or stickers just like in other apps.

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