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The Apple Effect: Magic Leap Founder’s Previous Company Launches App on Vision Pro

Road to VR

Apple’s significant impact on the market tends to draw attention from companies that might not have otherwise entered a specific product category—aka “The Apple Effect.” billion in 2013, or just around three years after Magic Leap was founded by Abovitz in stealth mode. So why Apple, and why now?

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Spatial Beats: Apple, Magic Leap & Oculus

AR Insider

This week, we look at Apple’s moves across the spatial spectrum, Magic Leap 2, And Oculus Quest game sales among other items. Let’s dive in… Apple VR rumors mounting up. We predicted in 2018 that the Apple XR device would probably be focused on media consumption – at first.

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Apple Vision Pro Will Support WebXR for Fully Immersive Experiences in the Browser

Road to VR

Apple has confirmed that Safari on Vision Pro will support WebXR, a web-standard that allows immersive experiences to be delivered through the browser. In a somewhat surprising move, Apple confirmed that Safari on Vision Pro will support WebXR. But now Apple has confirmed that Safari on Vision Pro will indeed support WebXR.

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ExpressVPN Survey Explores Immersive Tech in the Workplace

ARPost

ExpressVPN has conducted a survey of 1,500 employees and 1,500 employers to learn about attitudes toward immersive work. Remote collaboration has been one of the biggest promises of immersive technology as it relates to work but employers seem to be more excited than employees. Why Not Bring Immersive Tech Into the Workplace?

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Magic Leap Secures $590 Million Funding Boost and Sets Its Sights on Apple's Vision Pro

XROM

Magic Leap, the renowned AR headset vendor, has recently received a staggering $590 million in funding from Saudi Arabia's sovereign wealth fund. This injection of capital has propelled Magic Leap's valuation to over $4.5 With this newfound support, Magic Leap is gearing up to take on tech giants like Apple and Meta.

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A Tech Investor’s Take on the Apple Vision Pro

ARPost

Apple’s entrance into the XR space via their announcement of the Apple Vision Pro was one of the most anticipated events in recent XR history. Years of Watching Apple Neso Brands is an investment company specializing in tech-augmented eyewear. Somehow I’ve been following it for the last seven years,” said Almeida.

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Apple Vision Pro Competitor Gains Half a Billion in Funding

XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

This week, AR headset vendor Magic Leap secured roughly $590 million via Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund, following the region becoming the firm’s majority owner in 2022. The Saudi Arabia funding has launched Magic Leap’s valuation to more than $4.5