Category: nextvr

What does Apple want from a VR events company?

Post author By Randall
Post date May 25, 2020
Categories In Apple, apple glass, gear, News, nextvr, Tech, vr

[ad_1] Since 2009 a startup called NextVR has been developing proprietary cameras and striking deals to bring live events — think sporting events, wrestling matches and concerts — straight to the VR headset of your choice. It sounds like a potent cure for FOMO, and maybe it was for some people. The problem is, because […]

Apple buys virtual reality company NextVR

Post author By Randall
Post date May 14, 2020
Categories In acquisition, Apple, Augmented Reality, gadgetry, Gadgets, gear, News, nextvr, Tech, Virtual Reality

[ad_1] For the past several years there have been rumors that Apple has been working on an augmented headset, but that device has yet to materialize. In fact, aside from its ARKit framework, which developers can use to create augmented reality experiences for iOS, the company has mostly quiet on the VR and AR front. […]

Apple appears to to be acquiring virtual event company NextVR

Post author By Randall
Post date April 4, 2020
Categories In acquisition, Apple, Ar, Augmented Reality, av, business, gear, nextvr, Tech, Virtual Reality, vr, Wearables

[ad_1] We’ve asked Apple and NextVR for comment. It’s not certain just what Apple would do with NextVR, which is best known for its virtual reality versions of concerts and sporting events. However, VR might not play much of a role in the claimed deal. NextVR has run into financial difficulties in the past year, […]