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Apple Reportedly In Talks To Purchase VR Live Streaming Platform NextVR

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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. Despite its impressive technology and numerous partnerships, NextVR failed to secure a Series C funding round in 2019, forcing the company to cut its staff by 40%.

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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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Why is Apple Buying NextVR. Two such companies apparently found ports in the storm last week: NextVR reportedly is being acquired by Apple, and 6D.ai Apple and NextVR. The obvious question is: what does NextVR have that could be worth $100m to Apple? 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. That’s where the FORM Swim Goggles come in.

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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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Meta Ramps Up Metaverse Investments in Vietnam

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Meta Platforms has reportedly launched plans to boost its metaverse technology investments in Vietnam. PM Chinh said that leaders from both nations have pledged to uphold their partnerships across science, technology, and research and development (R&D). However, plans are still ongoing and have not been finalised.

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Augmented Reality Top 8 of 2018

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This is something that could not be done without this technology, and gives a more intuitive understanding of an inherently spatial story.”. Apple CEO Tim Cook enjoyed a private tour of the show in January this year while visiting Toronto. . The AR exhibition ReBlink was so good it was extended into 2018.