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Snap and Rakuten Viber Go to FIFA World Cup 2022

ARPost

Rakuten Viber and Snap both have packages of AR lenses and interactive experiences to celebrate the FIFA World Cup. Since the two apps joined forces on AR tech last summer, activations like this often go forward for both companies at the same time, ensuring that users of both platforms have access to the quality AR content.

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NextAR Empowers Qatari Surgeons with AR Spinal Guidance Tool

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Hamad General Hospital (HMC) has performed the country’s first-ever spinal surgery using augmented reality (AR)-based solutions, National news outlet The Penninsula reported on Sunday. The hospital, owned by Hamad Medical Corporation, saw neurosurgical teams successfully remove a cancerous tumour from a patient.

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Start-up Launches XR Wearable Surgical Displays

XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

In November, Hamad General Hospital (HMC) in Qatar achieved a milestone by conducting the country’s first spinal surgery using augmented reality (AR)-based solutions. Dr. Sirajeddin Belkhair, Head of Neurosurgery at HMC, highlighted the effectiveness of the AR technology in guiding surgical teams during the operation.

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meta universe shines into reality! “World Cup Carnival” can wear VR glasses to watch the game

Steki Amusement

From November 20 to December 18, the 2022 Qatar World Cup will be held as scheduled, and 32 teams will dedicate 64 passionate matches to the fans. Compared with the last World Cup, this year’s Qatar World Cup will usher in an unprecedented “impact” of short videos. Worldwide Shipping! Stock Sale!

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OKX, Manchester City FC Team Up for Sports Metaverse

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

EE 5G Superstore Mini Sports Metaverse Located at London’s iconic Wembley Stadium, British telecom provider EE launched its 5G Superstore to allow fans to pilot its augmented reality (AR) experience. Using AR-powered smartphones, fans can incorporate digital overlays of the superstar athlete and view items before purchase.

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EON Reality Continues Knowledge Metaverse Global Kickoff Tour

EON Reality

EON Reality’s global development network — with more than 20 locations worldwide — has created the world’s leading AR/VR library for education and industry with over 8,000 applications and over 40 million users worldwide. .” Dan Lejerskar Chairman of EON Reality.

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EON Reality and NEST Expand XR Partnership Around Gulf Cooperation Council

EON Reality

The XR Center and existing collaboration with NEST will now see EON Reality’s Kuwait location serve as the global company’s base of operations for the GCC — an area which also includes Bahrain, Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates. NEST believes AR/VR can be integrated across the full education value chain.

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