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The XR Week Peek (2020.05.11): new Quest is in the works, Magic Leap may pivot to healthcare, and more!

The Ghost Howls

Image by Magic Leap). Magic Leap looks for a $100-million deal to save itself. Some reports by Business Insider and The Information talk about the current situation of Magic Leap, that seems always more complicated. More info (Magic Leap trying to raise $100M) More info (Magic Leap timing for the future).

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Magic Leap 2 Review: A High-Spec Enterprise AR Headset

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Magic Leap 2 reviews have surfaced after the successor to the Magic Leap 1, which launched in the early 2000s, debuted in September this year. Unlike the second version, the first iteration spent most of its early years in stealth mode, teasing its Magic Leap 1 headset in 2018. Inside Magic Leap 2.

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XRDC Interviews AR and VR Industry Experts in Healthcare Report

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The XRDC AR/VR Healthcare Report is out now and is a must-read. Healthcare affects everyone. The report covers the latest advancements in AR and VR with interviews from 5 leaders using this tech in healthcare. The Healthcare Industry, VR, and AR. See Also: Virtual and Augmented Reality Healthcare Apps and Experiences.

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Our First Look At Microsoft HoloLens 2

VRScout

Microsoft debuts their latest mixed reality device at Mobile World Conference 2019. Over these past three and a half years, Microsoft has been listening to their customers, claims HoloLens inventor and Microsoft Technical Fellow Alex Kipman as he took his turn on stage. Microsoft HoloLens 2 / Image Credit: Microsoft.

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Infographic: Augmented Reality Landscape Q1 and Q2 2019

Tech Trends VR

The US Army’s $479M contract with Microsoft Hololens in late 2018 is the biggest validation of enterprise value of AR Click To Tweet. Neither Microsoft, Magic Leap nor others have announced when their consumer versions will be available. AR is Growing. Augmented Reality is hot. AR needs a new type of content.

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Why are Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality the Perfect XR Pair?

XR Today - Virtual Reality

Blending VR and AI in the New World For example, the travel, tourism, and healthcare sectors have leveraged AI virtual assistants to guide people in virtual environments. Dubai’s Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) began including virtual and real assistants on its metaverse healthcare portal.

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Caregility Opens XR Solution at Saudi’s Seha Virtual Hospital

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

This greatly reduces pressure on in-house staff, allowing healthcare professionals to reach a wider demographic of patients. These include Oracle Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Google Cloud Platform (GCP).