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Snapchat Launches First ‘Local Lens’ Collaborative AR Experience in London
Social Media Today reports: "After announcing its coming 'Local Lenses' at its Partner Summit back in June, Snapchat's first activation of this type is...
Google officially ends support for Daydream VR
Gamesindustry.biz reports: "Google has officially withdrawn from the mobile virtual reality market, confirming it is no longer supporting Daydream."
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Growth in User-Generated Content Will Drive VR Market Expansion
Variety reports: "Speaking at a virtual panel organized by the NewImages Festival Thursday, leaders from the tech world shared a common message: The future...
Facebook is turning VR into a platform — but some indie...
The Verge reports: "Facebook’s Connect conference is one of the biggest days of the year for virtual reality. But in 2020, developer Guy Godin...
VR Content Producers Eye Online Distribution Opportunities
Variety reports: "The ongoing effects of recent lockdowns coupled with an anticipated surge in consumer VR headset sales have made industry eyes look to...
Facebook Announces New Advances in VR and AR, Including AR Glasses...
Social Media Today reports: "Facebook is today holding its Facebook Connect AR/VR showcase event, where it's providing an overview of the latest advances in...
Oculus users who violate Facebook rules may lose access to VR...
Gamesindustry.biz reports: "With Facebook moving to force Oculus owners to log in with Facebook accounts in order to use their headsets, it appears that...
Apple’s AR plans are becoming more of a reality
CNET reports: "When Apple sent invitations to the press and public to watch its "special Apple Event from Apple Park" on Sept. 15 through...
‘Fortnite’ Debuts Live Concert Series on Party Royale Stage
The Hollywood Reporter reports: "Epic Games' free-to-play battle royale hit Fortnite is debuting a live concert series on the Party Royale main stage."
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Qualcomm-powered Chinese XR startup Nreal raises $40 million
TechCrunch reports: "Nreal, one of the most-watched mixed reality startups in China, just secured $40 million from a group of high-profile investors in a...
