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Big News from Altspace VR, Apple, Disney, Lloyd’s, and the US Justice Department

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Regarding the intentions behind the lawsuit, Colorado AG Phil Weiser said: We are taking action by filing this lawsuit to unwind Google’s monopoly and restore competition to the digital advertising business. Apple Teases Reality Pro Specs, Disney/Sony Partnership On Monday, Apple Inc.

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Akonia Uses Holography To Create Transparent Augmented Reality Display

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Akonia Holographics , a startup in Longmont, Colorado, spent years trying to make holographic data storage work. To create this eyepiece, multiple approaches have been taken by companies like Lumus (louvered mirrors), Microsoft (surface gratings), ODG (tilted surfaces), Sony (thin holograms), and others.

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Holographic Waveguides: What You Need To Know To Understand The Smartglasses Market

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Google and Sony both have intellectual property around waveguide designs similar in nature. Holographic waveguide optics have seen several recent entries into their ranks: TruLife Optics and WaveOptics, both of the UK, and most recently Akonia Holographics of Colorado. They recently closed a $22M round co-led by Sony and Foxconn.

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How Are US Regulators Affecting Big Tech’s XR Plans?

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Attorney generals from eight states—California, Colorado, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and Virginia—have joined the litigation. ” Colorado AG Phil Weiser added advertisers faced higher fees and fewer revenues for publishers. Each of the state attorneys offered comment on the matter.

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