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The XR Week Peek (2021.01.25): Facebook plans “a big shift” in privacy, Apple VR headset rumored, and more!

The Ghost Howls

Other relevant news. Apple way be working on a VR headset. According to Bloomberg, next year Apple is going to release a VR headset with limited passthrough AR functionalities. The HMD should be targeted to prosumers and Apple expects sales in the order of magnitude of one Apple headset per day, per store.

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Big News XR from BMW, Meta, Apple, Campfire, Nreal, and Cannes XR

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This week, the immersive space felt an injection of innovation, with various leading firms hinting at the big news and committing to more prominent partnerships. Amidst rumours of Apple’s new headset, many firms are ramping up efforts, perhaps partly due to a looming sense of competition.

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Apple may have given us a hint at its AR/VR headset’s name

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Apple’s highly anticipated mixed reality headset may now have a name, according to a Bloomberg report earlier this week. and global markets related to the device that were filed by Apple-affiliated firms. Filing trademarks under a different company name is not uncommon for Apple. Can Apple keep the AR industry alive?

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Peter Jackson’s New Studio is All About AR Storytelling

VRScout

The Lord of the Rings auteur is using Apple’s ARkit to unlock new levels of storytelling immersion in augmented reality. The New Zealand native is responsible for some of the medium’s most technologically groundbreaking work, including the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit franchises.

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Visit The Coldest Place On Earth With Antarctic Heritage Trust’s Antarctic VR Experience

VRScout

A new interactive 360 experience offers a glimpse into the lives of researchers working in Antarctica. Now, for the first time ever, Hillary’s hut will be open to the public via a new VR experience from the Antarctic Heritage Trust. This VR app gives you an insight into how these early explorers survived.

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ARKit Holo App Puts Your Favorite Personalities in the Palm of Your Hand

VRScout

When it comes to bringing photo realistic people into virtual and augmented reality, 8i has paving the way with their technology. The photogrammetry company is quickly becoming the industry standard in 3D holograms thanks to their proprietary technology, which has been responsible for some pretty cool experiences.

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VR Veteran Studio Behind ‘Bigscreen’ Unveils Thin & Light PC VR Headset ‘Beyond’

Road to VR

“We invented new technologies to increase comfort, and developed ultra-high-end components like OLED microdisplays and pancake optics to increase immersion. A third wave of will come sometime in late 2023, including Japan, Australia, New Zealand. Base Stations.