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Apple Reportedly In Talks To Purchase VR Live Streaming Platform NextVR

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Another move towards the companies rumored AR/VR device perhaps? According to a new report by 9to5Mac , Apple is currently in the process of acquiring VR/AR live streaming platform NextVR for a modest $100M. Founded in 2009 by D.J. This latest report by 9to5Mac only adds further proof of the headsets’ existence.

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Report: Apple to Acquire Live Event Streaming Company NextVR for $100M

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NextVR, the live event broadcasting platform for VR headsets, may soon find itself acquired by Apple, a report by 9to5Mac maintains, which is expected to be valued around $100 million. At the time of this writing, neither Apple nor NextVR have commented on the alleged acquisition.

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Why is Apple Buying NextVR?

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This article is the latest in AR Insider’s editorial contributor program. Authors’ opinions are their own. . Why is Apple Buying NextVR. The coronavirus pandemic is impacting every industry, and the AR/VR space is no exception. Apple and NextVR. And of course, Apple’s AR/VR strategy is both, and.

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FORM’s Premium Goggles Introduce AR To The Swimming Pool

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Since the introduction of devices such as the Fitbit back in 2009 and the Apple Watch in 2014, the smart wearables market has gone from fantasy to reality, offering consumers a brand new, more convenient method for connecting with their digital lives. Featured Image Credit: FORM.

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Augmented Reality Top 8 of 2018

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As a new communications medium, Augmented Reality (AR) is changing the way we consume and share knowledge and how we express ourselves creatively. This year AR included a range of experiences from contemporary art to currency to close-captioning. VISUALIZATION: AR is a powerful visualization tool. Big Ben Snapchat AR Lens.

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Apple Drops Pegatron, Picks Luxshare for MR Headset

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Apple’s mixed reality (MR) headset has faced new setbacks after it dropped its exclusive assembly partner, Digitimes reported on Tuesday. Apple initially tasked Taiwanese firm Pegatron with assembling its upcoming MR headset, but has recently removed the company from its supply line, the report said.

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Will Meta-MediaTek Partnership Advance AR Smart Glasses?

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Meta Platforms has now entered new territory with Chinese tech giant MediaTek as it explores a partnership for its future augmented reality (AR) smart glasses. MediaTek and @Meta are collaborating to accelerate the future of AR! Meta chose MediaTek’s silicon for our expertise in optimizing power and performance.

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