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Shaq’s Fun House Debuts Super Bowl LVII AR Experience

XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

O’Neal is set to post the promotion on his Instagram account on Friday, 10 February, revealing the world-first AR experience with technologies from tech partner VideoBomb. The two Bitcoin holders exchanged 10,000 bitcoins for two large Papa Johns Pizzas, sparking a historic surge in interest in Web3 and blockchain technologies.

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Google Hit With Antitrust Lawsuit Brought By 36 States and Washington, D.C.

GizModo VR

Google’s Android app store is the subject of an antitrust lawsuit brought by 36 states and Washington, D.C. on Wednesday — the latest installment in the ongoing showdown between tech giants and the regulators that seek to bring them to heel. Read more.

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The XR Week Peek (2020.03.09): New Half-Life: Alyx videos and details, coronavirus makes events go virtual and much more!

The Ghost Howls

This week, the damn coronavirus has caused the cancelation of three super-important events: GTC (that will be substituted by the streaming of the sessions), SXSW and Google I/O. More info (GTC canceled) More info (SXSW canceled) More info (Google I/O canceled) More info (Facebook & working from home).

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The Curious Relationship Between DVDs and VR

VR Playhouse

If this fact isn’t enough to convince you of the terrifying speed at which ideas and technology move, here’s another: A hundred years ago, the first supermarket was opened in Memphis, Tennessee. Whereas in other industries, you’re confident you’re making a difference, technology is always a bit of a toss up. Of course not.

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

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

The United States (US) Justice Department launched a lawsuit against Google’s parent company Alphabet on Tuesday, reports revealed. According to the lawsuit, Google earns roughly 80 percent of its earnings from advertising. According to the lawsuit, Google earns roughly 80 percent of its earnings from advertising.

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The 22 best tech podcasts (that aren't 'Reply All')

Mashable VR

Apple, Google, Amazon, Facebook, Netflix: the tech giants that dominate our culture, economy, and even politics demand a thorough understanding and investigation. Unfortunately, a lot of old-guard journalism is not well-equipped to understand the minutiae of technology and the industry's consequences. Land of Giants. Future of Sex.

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