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The 5 most important XR-related pieces of news from Google I/O 2023

The Ghost Howls

Last week, Google delivered its most important event of the year, the Google I/O. Of course, AI has been the star of the show , with the public release of Google Bard and the announcement of a new language model, but there have been also interesting pieces of news about XR.

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Spatial Beats: Apple VR, Google Poly & LBVR Hangs On

AR Insider

Finally, why in the name of the geek gods is Google shutting down Poly? Google’s own Tilt Brush, an important content creation tool, relies on Poly. Tilt Brush co-creator Patrick Hackett just left Google, too. The company specializes in virtual concerts and events, usually for musical performances. Not a good sign.

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Big XR News from Apple, Google, XREAL, and Meta Reality Labs

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Countless announcements and moments from the event paint a positive picture of the months ahead, with many immersive technology firms, new and old, looking to wow audiences as XR is expected to have another wave of hype. CES 2024 allowed 2024 to kick off with a massive splash.

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Spatial Beats: Zoom, Looking Glass & AR Funding

AR Insider

This week we look at Zoom’s new immersive view, Looking Glass’ latest milestone, the latest AR funding rounds and the return to physical events. Let’s dive in… Tribeca Immersive will offer a combination of real and virtual events this June. So far, about 25% of exhibitors have committed to returning. Lumeto Inc.

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Spatial Beats: Perseverance XR, Rebecca Minkoff & 3D Maps

AR Insider

Realworld is based on the Microsoft version of Google Earth. The supermarket will anchor AREA15’s retail and entertainment complex in Las Vegas. The event showcases a curated selection of immersive experiences from around the world. Realworld, a mirror image of this world in VR, is coming to the Quest. A mirrorworld.

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Apple Maps keeps getting better with new multi-stop and route-sharing updates

Mashable VR

Apple announced a number of additions to Maps during its WWDC 2022 event, including planning a multi-stop trip and planning a route on your Mac and sending it to your iPhone. A detailed look at Las Vegas on Apple Maps. The company also announced it would change Maps' look in a number of cities, providing a 3D-updated view.

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AR Glasses You’d Be Happy To Be Caught Dead In

VRScout

There’s no doubt a set of functional AR glasses that resemble regular eyewear would garner the attention of the average consumer, precisely what Vuzix is hoping for with their own propreitary AR headset showcased earlier this month at this years Consumer Electronics Expo in Las Vegas. Image Credit: Vuzix. Image Credit: Vuzix.

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