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Samsung to Acquire AR/VR Microdisplay Company eMagin for $218M

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eMagin, the US-based developer and manufacturer of OLED microdisplays for AR/VR headsets, announced a merger agreement with Samsung Display, a subsidiary of the Korean tech giant. Founded in 2001, eMagin has created head-mounted displays to showcase its OLED technology since the release of Z800, which launched in mid-2005.

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ConjureKit AR Tool Features ‘Instant Calibration’ Tech

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Launch shared AR experiences in seconds. Augmented reality (AR) technology lets you change the world around you by overlaying digital content that can be used to find your friends at a packed music festival, fight crime as a Marvel superhero , and bring conventional tattoos to life.

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NASA Is Seeking Custom AR Solutions For Space Suits

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The AR solution must be able to withstand radiation, dust, and extreme temperatures. Last week, NASA released an RFI (request for information) asking for potential partners and suppliers for the development of an AR display system for its spacesuit. However, this is not the case with conventional head-mounted display systems.

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The Headset Manufacturers Making the Best AR and VR Accessories

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If you think about AR and VR accessories, you might think about dedicated accessories manufacturers like bHaptics. Here, we’re going to look at AR and VR accessories made by headset manufacturers, as well as how the demand for more personalized experiences may shape the future of these technologies. Modular” AR Glasses.

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XReal Air 2 AR Glasses Review: Affordable Augmentation

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The XReal Air 2 AR Glasses are some of the most popular augmented reality specs in XReal’s evolving lineup. Not only are they extremely comfortable and feature-rich (particularly with the addition of the XReal Beam), but they’re also pretty affordable. Here’s everything you need to know about the XReal Air 2 AR glasses.

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EON Reality Demonstrates Substantial ROI and Benefits of VR/AR/AI in Education

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Key Benefits of Immersive Learning Technologies: Increased Engagement and Motivation: Immersive technologies have been shown to enhance learner engagement and motivation by up to 70%, as learners can experience real-world scenarios in a safe and controlled environment. For more detailed information please visit our ROI booklet.

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Full Sail University to Create Virtual Production Studio

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The earliest VR experiences predate head-mounted displays and instead used projectors to turn a room into a virtual environment without the aid of a head-mounted display. See Also: One of America’s Biggest VR/AR Centers Is… Orlando? We’re talking here about room-scale VR. So, what is Full Sail doing?