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Microsoft Now Hosts Free HoloLens Demos Across US & Canada

Road to VR

Haven’t been able to make it to any of the big gaming expos (or you don’t know anyone with the $3,000 AR headset)? Microsoft Stores across the US and Canada are now hosting free HoloLens demos, so you can finally see what the hubbub is all about. Chandler, Chandler Fashion Center. Scottsdale, Scottsdale Fashion Square.

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Facebook steps into cloud gaming — and another feud with Apple

TechCrunch VR

Facebook will soon be the latest tech giant to enter the world of cloud gaming. Their approach is different than what Microsoft or Google has built but Facebook highlights a shared central challenge: dealing with Apple. Why cloud stream mobile games that your device is already capable of running locally? Image via Facebook.

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The Media and Entertainment Metaverse: What to Expect

XR Today - Virtual Reality

Busch Gardens Virginia , one of the United States’ top theme parks, created an immersive roller coaster ‘The Battle for Eire’ featuring emerald mask VR headsets from the Taiwanese tech giant. One of the strongest verticals for entertainment and media metaverses is gaming. VR Theme Parks.

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

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Attorney generals from eight states—California, Colorado, Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Tennessee, and Virginia—have joined the litigation. The US District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia will hear the case. If successful, the suit could significantly reduce Google’s key revenue streams.

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Apple Mum on AR/VR for iPhone 7, but Here’s How We Know They’re Still Working on It

Road to VR

It’s too early for Apple to jump into the AR/VR game. Apple has watched over the last few years as the likes of Samsung, Google, Facebook, Microsoft, Amazon, Intel, Qualcomm, and more have made initiatives in the immersive technology space into significant parts of their forward-looking strategy.

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