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Meta Quest 2 & Quest Pro VR Headsets Get Price Cuts

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Beginning March 5th, 2023, the 256GB Quest 2 will be available for $429.99 (previously $499.99) in the US, Canada, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Iceland, Italy, Japan, Netherlands, Norway, South Korea, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Taiwan, and the UK.

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Meta Acquires 3D Lens Printing Firm Luxexcel to Bolster Future AR Glasses

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As first reported by Belgian newspaper De Tijd (Dutch), the Turnhout, Belgium-based company was quietly acquired by Facebook parent Meta in an ostensible bid to bolster the development of its in-development AR glasses. Over the years Luxexcel shifted to using its 3D printing tech to create prescription lenses for the eyewear market.

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AR Go-Karts Have Arrived, And We’re Here For It

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BattleKart is another in-person multiplayer attraction that uses a combination of augmented reality (AR) technology and electric go-karts to immerse drivers in a variety of interactive experiences similar to popular games such as Mario Kart, Rocket League, and the classic game of Snake. You can find more information over at battlekart.com.

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Microsoft to Expand Azure Kinect’s Computer Vision Tech to Commercial Market

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The technology behind Microsoft’s enterprise-focused computer vision camera, the Azure Kinect developer kit , will soon find its way into commercial products. Microsoft is collaborating with two companies, Analog Devices and SICK AG , to create commercial devices using Azure Kinect’s 3D Time of Flight (ToF) depth technology.

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Snap and Rakuten Viber Go to FIFA World Cup 2022

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However, the company takes that technology in its own direction when it comes to the experiences that it provides users. “We Live Garment Transfer” Lenses also allow AR try-ons of the official team kit for five teams – USMNT, France, Saudi Arabia, Belgium, and Qatar. Other Experiences Across the Snap Universe.

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German Circus Ends Its Use Of Live Animals In Favor Of 3D Holograms

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In November, for example, Italy joined Belgium, Greece, and Malta in the permanent ban of circus animals, much to the chagrin of circus performers and enthusiasts alike. However, the biggest change to the industry comes in the form of increased restrictions on the use of live animals for entertainment purposes. Image Credit: Circus Roncalli.

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A Network of Twitter Bots Reportedly Launched a Smear Campaign on Belgium's Huawei 5G Ban

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A small cluster of pro-Huawei Twitter bots reportedly launched a smear campaign attacking the Belgian government’s plan to box out “high-risk” suppliers like Huawei from building the country’s 5G network, according to the latest report from social media research firm Graphika. Read more.

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