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VR/AR
Apple’s VR debut to fire up stagnant sector, investors say
May 24, 2023Apple is expected to soon unveil its long-rumored, mixed-reality headset. Venture investors and VR startups think it’s the stabilizing force the vertical needs.Article
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Big Things
10 big things: Augmented reality bites at Magic Leap
April 25, 2020Layoffs and a strategy shift at Magic Leap join Facebook’s big bet in India, travel transactions, and woes at Chuck E. Cheese in our recap of the week.Article
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VR/AR
A major AR startup stumbled, but users are flocking to the technology
April 23, 2020News that Magic Leap laid off half its staff may sound like a nail in the coffin for augmented reality. But there are signs that demand for AR and virtual reality are growing in a world under stay-at-home orders.Article
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SXSW
5 big takeaways from SXSW 2019
March 16, 2019SXSW 2019 was a sensory overload of colorful exhibits, talk of how to put everything on blockchain, how to grow a smoking hot cannabusiness and more.Article
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SXSW
How VR/AR may fundamentally change the concept of identity
March 12, 2019At SXSW, the theme of how virtual and augmented realities will change every aspect of our lives has been on strong display.Article
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Venture Capital
The future of VR, live from CES: ‘We are creating superhumans’
January 7, 2018VR experts from Unity, Google and Accenture weigh in on the future of VR tech at CES in Las Vegas.Article
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M&A
The top 6 acquirers of emerging tech
June 22, 2017Corporate acquirers of emerging tech companies know the space pretty well. After all, many of them were the hot new kids on the block once upon a time. These are the top 6 acquirers in the industry.Article
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Venture Capital
VR startup snags Europe’s largest VC funding of 2017
May 11, 2017VR startup Improbable’s $502 million fundraise, which pushes the London-based company into unicorn territory at an estimated valuation of $1 billion, is the largest deal in Europe this year.Article
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Venture Capital
VR/AR Breakdown: VCs investing heavily to make it a reality
May 1, 2017VCs appear to be very bullish on VR/AR, pumping close to $2B into the space just last year. Here we take a dive into the up-and-coming industry, analyzing investment, exits, notable startups and more.Article
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Venture Capital
Magic Leap lands in Europe with 3D acquisition
February 20, 2017Magic Leap, the AR startup known for the secrecy surrounding its flagship product, has acquired the 3D division of Dacuda.Article
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Private Equity
PitchBook SoundOff: Pokémon GO, post-Brexit M&A, Uber, PE in tech
July 25, 2016In this PitchBook SoundOff, four of our writers tackle four hot topics in the VC, PE and MA industries, including Pokémon GO’s success, post-Brexit M&A and Uber’s increasingly controversial background.Article
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Venture Capital
Pokémon GO shows there’s no stopping AR gaming
July 10, 2016Pokémon GO has seen marked success since launching in early July. Will its popularity help fuel the rise of a new gaming industry based on augmented reality?Article
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Private Equity
Column: We already live in a simulation, Mr. Musk
June 8, 2016Elon Musk declared last week that he believes we almost certainly live in a computer-generated simulation. This column discusses that opinion in the greater context of how we use technology.Article
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Venture Capital
Oculus becomes reality: VR headsets finally ship
April 3, 2016The Oculus Rift headset shipped early this week, marking a potentially huge moment for the virtual reality industry. All eyes in the tech community are on the company and its debut product.Article
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Venture Capital
What Does Facebook See That We Don’t?
March 25, 2014A highlight of some of Facebook’s biggest acquisitions, including Oculus and WhatsApp.Article
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