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Report: Meta in Talks with Magic Leap for Multiyear AR Headset Tech Deal

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The AR unicorn is said to possess valuable IP regarding custom components, including its optics, waveguides, and software. Its majority stakeholder is Saudi Arabia’s state-owned sovereign wealth fund. It’s said a potential deal may also allow Meta to lessen its reliance on China for component manufacturing.

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Magic Leap 2 Gains Certification so Doctors Can Use AR During Surgery

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By and large, this gives software developers a non-inconsequential inroad into gaining FDA certification for apps that could be used during surgery, and not just for pre-surgical training. It has since released Magic Leap 2 , which is largely targeted at enterprise.

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The XR Week Peek (2025.03.18): Niantic sells Pokemon Go, Meta released passthrough APIs, and more!

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Scoperlys parent company is owned by Saudi Arabias Public Investment Fund, meaning that Pokemon Go now belongs to the king of Saudi Arabia. Niantic will now focus all its efforts on its geospatial tech , which mixes AI, AR, spatial intelligence, and geolocation.

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RealWear Partners with ‘Video Enhancement Software’ Firm

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RealWear has strengthened a partnership with a video enhancement software firm to create new video solutions for frontline workers. Founded in 2007, Sweden-based Vidhance specialises in software that improves video quality in devices, including smartphones, AR wearables and small sensors.

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Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund Takes Control of Magic Leap

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To close 2022, Magic Leap’s leadership team underwent a major restructuring following a significant investment from Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund. The augmented reality (AR) headset manufacturer gained $450 million from the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF).

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ARway to Capture Growing IPN Market with AR Solution

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ARway to Expand into Enterprise The news comes after ARWay announced that various enterprise end-users are adopting its AI-powered software as a service ( SaaS ) immersive product. ARWay has also partnered with leaders in Saudi Arabia to introduce its AR solutions to the region. With ARway V3.0,

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Magic Leap And Google Announce AR Partnership

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Samsung is also building a headset with Google powering the software, but Samsung's device is expected to be a VR-style headset with passthrough cameras like Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3. If you're unfamiliar, Magic Leap is an AR headset company, majority owned by Saudi Arabia since last year. Why Magic Leap?