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The XR Week Peek (2024.01.23): Apple Vision Pro preorders have been opened, and much more!

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More info Hands-on sessions with Sony MR headset I have found two articles about journalists who have been able to go hands-on with the just-announced mixed reality headset by Sony dedicated to enterprise usage. In any case, the launch of this device is expected for Q3 2024.

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Apple Vision Pro Second Impressions: The Digital Crown Tunes Your Reality

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Saudi Arabia-owned Magic Leap took $500+ million more from the "sovereign" investment arm of the state to continue developing its technologies for transparent optical AR. Apple's passthrough magic might help explain why the industry is making such big shifts before this $3,500 spatial computer even ships.

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What is the Influence of Major Corporations in XR and Spatial Computing?

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Magic Leap has also secured roughly $590 million through Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund this year, launching the firm’s valuation to more than $4.5 This funding will support Magic Leap’s “Chapter 3” roadmap of delivering enterprise-grade XR solutions. .”

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Global VR market explosion: 2025 golden window for exports

Steki Amusement

Demand upgrade in Europe and the United States: Theme parks and commercial complexes are accelerating the layout of immersive experiences, and OEM orders from leading brands such as Meta and Sony increased by 35% Traffic bonus in Southeast Asia: The number of home entertainment centers (FEC) has surged, and the purchase demand for lightweight VR equipment (..)

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What is Matt Hancock’s Vision of the Metaverse and Web3?

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Saudi Arabia’s Ithra Center also hosted an event in March to promote a cohort of five Saudi immersive developers, showcasing their Meta Quest 2-based creations at a gala event at London’s County Hall.