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Google Acquires MicroLED Startup Raxium to Bolster AR Ambitions

Road to VR

Google is adding to its portfolio of XR microdisplay designs and talent, as the company announced it’s acquired microLED (µLED) designer Raxium. The Information’s report held Raxium was sold to Google for $1 billion, however official details of the acquisition are still murky. Image courtesy Raxium, Google.

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Big XR News from Meta, Google, Unity, T-Mobile, KPMG

XR Today - Virtual Reality

Meanwhile, major technology firms Google and T-Mobile contributed further to the XR landscape with some significant project partnerships. Metaverse services could generate $36-68 billion in Canada, £54-103 billion in the UK, €259-289 billion in the EU, $9-17 billion in Nigeria, and $0.9-1.4 Metaverse to Contribute 2.8%

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The XR Week Peek (2021.12.21): Google is building an AR OS, Nike acquires RTFKT, and more!

The Ghost Howls

Image by Google). Google is reportedly working on an AR operating system. In some of my past newsletters, I warned you that we shouldn’t forget about Google/Alphabet in the race to our mixed reality future. Now we have finally an official confirmation of the fact that Google is working on an AR device. Tilt Brush).

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Ohio University Launches Virtual Reality and Game Development Major

ARPost

The director of the lab, associate professor John Bowditch, explained some of the facilities students can use: “Each student will have access to our Motion Lab, XR Lab, cine-VR Labs, GRID Lab Studios (video, audio, VR, augmented reality, and gaming gear checkout room), and the Mixed Reality Course (VR obstacle course).

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Top XR Events in 2021 That Should Be on Your Must-Attend List

ARPost

Clément Gosselin from Université Laval in Quebec, Canada; Prof. The event will also feature over 60 exhibitors and special areas where keynotes will be delivered on specific areas of interest such as AR and VR development, creation, and enterprise XR. Dr. Rolf Drechsler from the University of Bremen, Germany.

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MetaVRse Launches Canada's First Full Service Virtual Reality Agency

Cats and VR

MetaVRse offers a wide range of experiential marketing and event production, content production and consulting services to brands interested in harnessing the incredible power of virtual and augmented reality technologies. VR is already the most powerful and engaging platform for entertainment, gaming and branded content.”.

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Vancouver Emerging As Top Five VR and AR Hub

VRScout

Among other notable studios, the location boasts gaming giant Electronic Arts Canada – the powerhouse behind the NHL, NBA, and FIFA franchises – and employs nearly 17,000 workers in the 3D industry. Seattle, or Portland, because you’re going up against giants like Google or Microsoft. investment goes further in Canada.

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