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XR Talks: Behind Facebook’s Spatial Strategy

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We’ve estimated that its annual XR R&D spend — not including its $2 billion Oculus acquisition — approaches $10 billion. That includes both AR and VR, the latter being more tangible today, given Oculus’ in-market status. But when making comparisons, the more apt example is Android.

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‘Catan VR’ On Oculus Quest Is Proof We Need More VR Board Games

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Catan VR , a modern adaptation of the original 1995 board game Settlers of Catan is finally available on Oculus Quest and Oculus Quest 2 headsets. Whether you’re a longtime fan of the series or simply a lover of multiplayer strategy games, Catan VR is a must-play on the Oculus Quest/Quest 2. Hungry Hungry Hippos ?

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Behind Facebook’s AR Strategy, Part II

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We’ve estimated that its annual XR R&D spend — not including its $2 billion Oculus acquisition — approaches $10 billion. That includes both AR and VR, the latter being more tangible today, given Oculus’ in-market status. XR Talks: Behind Facebook’s Spatial Strategy. It’s playing a long game and is firmly committed.

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VR City Builder ‘Spacefolk City’ Heading To Major VR Headsets

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Brought to us by developer Moon Mode, Spacefolk City is an upcoming VR city-building game for Oculus Quest, Oculus Rift, and SteamVR headsets that will have you constructing complex urban environments in order to save the inhabitants of a solar system on the verge of destruction. on Oculus Quest, Oculus Rift, and SteamVR headsets.

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VR Dueler ‘Blaston’ Now Available On Oculus Quest, Here’s How To Win

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A Sandwich Tale, Angry Birds VR ) competitive dueling experience B laston is now available on the Oculus Quest, offering players one of the most addictive competitive multiplayer games in recent memory. While this may sound like a chaotic shoot-em-up, winning a round in Blaston requires a considerable amount of strategy and timing.

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FTC Sues Facebook Over Alleged Monopolization – What it Could Mean for Oculus

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Oculus, the company’s XR organization, is not directly mentioned in the suit, but it’s clear that the case’s outcome would have wide ranging repercussions for all of Facebook’s business segments. ” The Commission is seeking a remedy which includes spinning out Instagram and WhatsApp.

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Oculus To Meta: 10 Years Of Mark Zuckerberg's Quest For VR

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On March 25, 2014 the world learned Mark Zuckerberg purchased Oculus VR for over $2 billion. Oculus CEO Brendan Iribe, for example, tried and failed to ship better PC VR headsets than the Rift as standalone VR became Zuckerberg's focused strategy. Facebook had around 10,000 employees when it acquired Oculus in 2014.

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