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The XR Week Peek (2021.03.16): HTC launches Tracker 3.0, Facebook has 10,000 people working on XR, and more!

The Ghost Howls

This is an enormous number: this means that now 15–20% of the total Facebook workforce is on immersive technologies, even if XR is currently a very little revenue stream for the social media giant. Apple AR headset may have been delayed to 2025. Yes, we have rumors about Apple XR devices even this week. It’s believable.

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Top 5 Reasons to Invest in Spatial Audio in 2022

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Demand for immersive interactions is on the rise. billion by 2026, and many leading companies like Apple, Microsoft, and Sony are already getting involved. With spatial audio, it’s possible to make users feel like they’re sitting in a real space through immersive technology. Mimic Genuine Real-World Experiences.

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Nothing New: HTC Exec Slams Apple’s Vision Pro’s ‘Pricey’ XR Headset

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

A media report has come out swinging against Apple’s Vision Pro headset, stating it has failed to innovate the mixed reality (MR) market. The author wrote, “But as with generative AI, Apple is not exactly the first to the game. And don’t just burden them with this massive price.”

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The XR Week Peek (2020.01.13): Zuckerberg shows his vision for the next decade, Vive Pro discounted to $600 and more!

The Ghost Howls

Of course, he also talks about immersive realities. Apple signs a deal with Imagination Technologies. Apple has just signed a multi-year deal with Imagination Technologies. With this agreement, Apple gets access to various IP by this company, and so gets access to this knowledge. Image by Nintendo).

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Metaverse – The Reality Beyond The Fantasy

Bernard Marr

There are so many different opinions and takes on the matter that Apple CEO Tim Cook recently said that one of the reasons he personally doesn’t believe it will be the next big thing is because no one agrees on what it actually is! This is because they are disconnected from each other and far from fully immersive. Blue Shift.

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5 Pro Tips for Producing VR Events

AR Insider

The purpose of VR/AR Chicago is to help our audience members take their next step forward with immersive technology. This factor eliminated the possibility of simply hosting a webinar. We provide technology demonstrations, networking, industry expert panels and live Q&A. In the end, only AltSpace met all of the necessary criteria.

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Web3 And The Future Of Music

Bernard Marr

Services like Spotify and Apple Music typically pay artists less than one cent per stream. The immersive, distributed platforms that many are touting as the next level of the internet could bring about new ways for artists and fans to connect in the metaverse. However, they have also made it harder for musicians to earn a living.