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Report: Meta in Talks with Magic Leap for Multiyear AR Headset Tech Deal

Road to VR

A report from the Financial Times maintains Meta is currently in talks with AR headset creator Magic Leap to strike a multiyear deal, which could include intellectual property licensing and contract manufacturing of AR headsets in North America. Its majority stakeholder is Saudi Arabia’s state-owned sovereign wealth fund.

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Our First Look At Microsoft HoloLens 2

VRScout

Microsoft debuts their latest mixed reality device at Mobile World Conference 2019. The first time I tried the HoloLens I knew I was experiencing the first generation of a game-changing technology. So, here’s the full low-down on Microsoft’s newest immersive device: It’s all about the Cloud. Spatial Anchors.

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The XR Week Peek (2023.12.26): WMR gets discontinued, Meta to showcase an impressive AR prototype, and more!

The Ghost Howls

It was not a perfect day because I also had some work-related issues to cope with, but it’s part of life when you are working with cutting-edge technologies I’m curious to know how the holidays are going for you, so answer this post letting me know how life is going for you! Microsoft in the end has decided to deprecate it.

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Report: Global VR Gaming Market to Jump 84% in 4 Years

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. “This market research analysis identifies the increasing awareness of VR technology as one of the primary growth factors for this market.” According to the report, the price of VR devices and components will also decline due to the investment of major corporations like Google.

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Vancouver Emerging As Top Five VR and AR Hub

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Surrounded by towering mountains, picturesque lakes, and urban beaches, it’s easy to forget that Vancouver hosts a booming technology industry. Known in the business as Hollywood North, the area is home to some of the largest VFX stages in North America. For those in the know, that’s starting to change. Seattle, and Austin.

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My predictions for augmented reality in 2019

The Ghost Howls

We all love to make speculations on the technology and I am no exception. Not because I am a genius, but because the technology is still evolving very slowly and so it is very predictable. On the contrary, Microsoft has worked a lot on the platform, to make it more appealing to enterprise customers. Augmented Reality in 2018.

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Vancouver’s VR/AR Global Summit Puts Content First

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One of the largest industry events in North America, the Vancouver-based conference will spotlight how tech giants and startups are creating new ways to visualize and interact with virtual worlds. and LNG Studios , each showcasing programs that put hardware like HTC Vive or Microsoft HoloLens through their paces.

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