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Apple's foray into mixed-reality headsets, referred to as 'spatial computing,' is regarded by certain individuals as a groundbreaking advancement in wearable technology. However, can Apple triumph where previous attempts have faltered?Summary
KEY POINTS:
- The history of mixed, virtual, and augmented reality goggles is littered with failed projects.
- Much of the problem has been finding a use for this technology that people want or even need.
- Oculus was a rare success story in the early days of VR headsets.
- Apple is also facing tough competition, with Microsoft's Hololens 2 and Magic Leap’s second iteration of its goggles.
