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Microsoft’s Metaverse Push Blocked by UK Officials

XR Today - Virtual Reality

Today, the UK Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) blocked Microsoft’s $69 billion acquisition of Activision Blizzard, which provides the “ building blocks ” for its Metaverse. Microsoft first announced its acquisition in 2022.

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Holopatient Remote Uses AR Holograms For Hands-On Medical Training

VRScout

Key features of HoloPatient Remote according to GIGXR: Remote and/or socially distanced student groups connect with their instructor, who is wearing a Microsoft HoloLens 2 mixed reality headset, using their iOS or Android device. Collaborative learning among the group facilitates highly effective learning outcomes.

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Is AI/AR a Paradigm-Shift for Patients?

XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

Leading AR device representatives like Meta, RealWear, and Qualcomm are highlighting how lightweight immersive hardware can streamline work tasks with assistive reality visuals. The research team is working to assist the massive demographic with an immersive solution to help with everyday tasks.

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Meta Quest for Business Launches

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Enterprise end-users in supported regions – including the United States and the United Kingdom – can sign up for Meta Quest for Business today. The built-in MDM solutions allow access to a small line-up of third-party XR MDM service providers, including Invanti, VMware Workspace ONE, and Microsoft Intune.

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Will Meta’s Consumer Focus Collapse its Enterprise Vision? 

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

The enterprise XR space is full of big-name competitors, all claiming that their immersive solutions will be the ones to take the future of work forward and into the present day. The firm also offers services like Microsoft Office and ShapesXR via its headset lineup, and Meta still supports its Pro headset for businesses.

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Is XR ‘Taking Off’ for the Commercial Aviation Industry?

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Extended reality (XR) tools will allow manufacturers, airlines, and customers to leverage immersive tools capable of empowering the commercial aviation market. Trainees could use Microsoft HoloLens 2 and Magic Leap headsets, as well as tablets and smartphones for the platform. Airport Customer Experiences.

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Snagging Pearson’s AR assets and $1 million in cash, GIGXR is ready for its close up

TechCrunch VR

Meet GIGXR , the new owner of all of the assets of Pearson Immersive Learning Group , a subsidiary of the education and media publishing giant, Pearson. The group has intellectual property for virtual and augmented reality training programs for hospitals, nursing schools and universities, according to a statement.