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

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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.

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Big XR News from Meta, Microsoft, and Magic Leap

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The company faces increased competition from other VR and AR companies, such as Sony and Apple. Microsoft’s Metaverse Push Blocked by UK Officials The UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) blocked Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, which provides the “building blocks” for its Metaverse.

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Meta Reportedly In Talks With Magic Leap For 'Mainstream AR Products' Tech Deal

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Meta is in talks with Magic Leap over a potential "multiyear agreement", the Financial Times reports. The original Magic Leap One launched in 2018 as the first AR headset available to consumers, priced at $2300. Of the big tech giants only Microsoft bet on transparent optics, and HoloLens 2 is now almost three years old.

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Magic Leap One first impressions review: it’s not a leap, but a step

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I thought it would have taken me a lot before I would be able to try the Magic Leap One , but luckily this has not been the case. At a certain point, I asked him: “oh, you said me that you have tried Magic Leap… how is it?” The three component of the Magic Leap One. I was amazed.

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Magic Leap Announces First Round of Independent Creator Program Grant Recipients

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Magic Leap is giving away serious cash to developers this year through their Independent Creator Program , which has earmarked an “eight-figure” number destined to fund app developers working in gaming, entertainment, collaboration, productivity, and more. Magic Lines. – – — – –. Productivity. Documentary.

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‘XR Casino’ Brings Cross-Platform Gambling To VR & AR

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In terms of compatibility, the platform is cross-compatible with nearly every major VR & AR device, including the HTC Vive, Oculus Quest 2, Microsoft HoloLens 2, as well as AR-enabled iOS and Android devices; it’s never been easier to take your friends’ money! Image Credit: XR Casino.

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Big XR News from Apple, Microsoft, and SPIE

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Here is it, today, the Apple Vision Pro finally falls into the hands of US customers. With much said about the headset and hype at an all-time high, the fallout of such a monumental device release could create shockwaves across the industry, bringing many fresh eyes and investments to the space.