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Google Overhauls Hardware Division in Major Functional Reorganization

Google is consolidating its Pixel, Nest, and Fitbit teams into a centralized functional model, resulting in the departure of Fitbit co-founders and hundreds of layoffs.

Apple Releases Vision Pro SDK Ahead of Early 2024 Headset Launch

Apple releases its visionOS software development kit, giving developers the tools to build spatial computing apps for the upcoming Vision Pro headset. The early release aims to ensure a robust App Store by the time the $3,500 device hits the market.

Meta Stock Plunges as Ongoing Controversies Outweigh Metaverse Pivot

Meta experiences a massive 38% stock drop in early 2022, driven more by longstanding scandals and privacy issues than its costly metaverse rebranding.

Facebook Misses Q3 Revenue Expectations, Announces AR/VR Reporting Split

Facebook falls short of Q3 revenue estimates due to Apple's privacy changes and pandemic headwinds. The company also announces plans to break out its Reality Labs division as a separate reporting segment next quarter.

Facebook AI Unveils Ego4D, a Massive First-Person Video Dataset

Facebook AI and a global consortium of universities release Ego4D, a massive dataset of over 2,200 hours of first-person video designed to train AI on human behavior.

Facebook AI Launches Massive Ego4D Dataset to Advance First-Person AI Perception

Facebook AI and a global consortium of universities release Ego4D, the largest egocentric video dataset ever created. The project introduces five new benchmark challenges to help AI systems better understand human behavior from a first-person perspective.

Facebook Launches Ego4D Project to Teach AI First-Person Perception

Facebook introduces Ego4D, a massive dataset of first-person videos designed to help AI systems understand the world from a human perspective. The project aims to advance augmented and virtual reality by shifting AI away from traditional third-person learning.

Facebook Launches Ego4D Project to Teach AI First-Person Perception

Facebook introduces Ego4D, a massive dataset of first-person videos designed to shift AI from third-person understanding to human-like egocentric perception. The project aims to unlock new possibilities for augmented and virtual reality experiences.

Nintendo Mario Kart Live Turns Living Rooms Into Real-World Race Tracks

Nintendo introduces Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, a new RC kart that uses a camera to transform any home into an augmented reality race track. The physical-digital hybrid offers a visually striking and innovative gameplay experience.

OnePlus Announces Augmented Reality Launch Event for Affordable Nord Smartphone

OnePlus schedules a virtual AR launch event for July 21st to unveil its new affordable Nord smartphone. The company also opens limited pre-orders for European customers ahead of the official reveal.

Former Microsoft Executive Peggy Johnson Takes Over as Magic Leap CEO

Augmented reality startup Magic Leap names former Microsoft business development chief Peggy Johnson as its new CEO. Johnson steps in to lead the company following founder Rony Abovitz's departure and a recent major restructuring.

Mojo Vision Promises AR Contact Lenses Despite Remaining Hurdles

Mojo Vision demonstrates impressive augmented reality capabilities for its smart contact lenses at CES, though the technology remains far from a finished consumer product. The company plans to initially launch the device as an FDA-recognized medical tool.

AR and VR Startup Valuations Hit $45 Billion Amid Market Transition

Global AR and VR startup valuations reach $45 billion, with a small group of companies holding half of that value. Core technology businesses lead the market by avoiding sector-specific risks.

Unity Transforms From Game Maker Into Global 3D Operating System

Originally a niche tool for independent developers, Unity now powers nearly half of the world's games and expands into film, automotive, and architecture. The company exemplifies disruptive innovation as it evolves to build 60% of all augmented and virtual reality experiences.

Verizon Acquires Fading VR Startup Jaunt's Tech Assets

Verizon picks up the technology assets of Disney-backed virtual reality startup Jaunt after the company struggles to find a sustainable business model. The deal includes both Jaunt's older VR tech and newer augmented reality efforts, though no employees are joining Verizon.