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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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ARPost’s 22 Most-Read XR and Metaverse Articles of 2022

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Will Magic Leap 2 AR Glasses Lead the Way to the Metaverse? When Magic Leap released a preview of its new AR glasses, Magic Leap 2, we discussed whether the hardware will attract consumers to the metaverse. Top 5 AR SDKs for Building Augmented Reality Mobile Apps. Top AR/VR Trends for 2022.

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With Music In New Realities, We Can Go Deeper Together

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A look around the media landscape will make it clear that virtual reality has become a major player in the music industry and virtual concerts are on the rise with performances by mainstream artists in popular games and other platforms. Virtual reality music experiences are here to stay.

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Why we should care about ergonomics in virtual reality

The Ghost Howls

For sure this is the case of Rob Farquarson-Cole , that you surely know because he comments a lot on this and other VR blogs under the nickname “R FC” He’s not only a VR enthusiast but a professional Industrial Designer that works on “Exploration of Immersive Computing” at Proof Research and Development in London, UK.

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Magic Leap abandons consumers, lays off 1,000 employees, misses opportunity go to big during pandemic

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(Image courtesy Magic Leap.). Extended reality company Magic Leap announced this week that it is abandoning the consumer market and laying off employees. billion from investors for its mixed reality headset, promising a light-weight, user-friendly device with high-end graphics and a powerfully immersive experience.

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AWE 2022 Day Two: The Floor Opens. Talks on Interoperability, Hardware, and Software

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AWE day two started off with back-to-back keynotes from mixed reality display maker Magic Leap and AR commerce solution Avataar. A Look at the Magic Leap 2. Magic Leap’s Head of Product Management, Jade Meskill, presented “Magic Leap 2 and the Augmented Enterprise.”

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The Future Is Now: 2023 Metaverse and XR Predictions Worth Looking Into

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Dispelling Common VR Myths and Misconceptions Despite the relatively widespread acceptance and use of virtual reality technology, there are still some myths and misconceptions that surround it. That’s because VR is capable of creating such immersive, interactive, and social experiences.