Google buys part of HTC's XR business

Google buys part of HTC’s XR business for $250 million
Google has agreed to acquire a part of HTC's extended reality (XR) business for $250 million, expanding its push into virtual and augmented reality The deal involves transferring some of the HTC VIVE engineering staff to Google and granting non-exclusive IP rights.
Google is bulk buying HTC Vive engineers to help Android XR become a platform that can rival Meta's VR/AR dominance
Last month, Google introduced the Android XR platform in partnership with Samsung and Qualcomm, which is "a new operating system built for this next generation of computing". Now, Google has bought part of HTC Vive's engineering team, HTC Vive of course having ample experience engineering VR headsets.
Google to acquire a portion of HTC’s XR unit
Google issued a brief announcement about its intent to acquire a portion of Taiwan-based HTC’s extended reality (XR) unit for $250 million.
Taiwan's HTC to sell part of XR unit to Google for $250 million
Taiwan's HTC said on Thursday it will sell part of its extended reality (XR) unit to Google for $250 million, with some members of the Taiwanese company joining the U.S. one. The transaction is expected to close in the first quarter of this year,
Google Acquires HTC Vive Engineers to Accelerate Android XR
Google has acquired a number of HTC’s XR engineers, something the company says will “accelerate the development of the Android XR platform across the headsets and glasses ecosystem.” Google’s announcement of Android XR last month represents a critical shift in the competitive landscape,
Google Buys HTC's Vive Engineering Team For Android's XR Advancements, Valued at $250 million
According to a report from TechCrunch, the deal between Google and HTC resulted in a whopping $250 million deal, and it gives the internet company a part of HTC's extended reality business in the form of its workforce.
HTC and Google forge XR partnership with US$250 million deal for talent and IP rights
HTC and Google have struck a major deal in the XR field, with Google agreeing to pay HTC US$250 million. Under the agreement, a portion of HTC's XR R&D team will join Google, and HTC has granted Google a non-exclusive license for its XR-related intellectual property while retaining the right to continue developing and using these technologies.
Google buys part of HTC's Vive VR team for $250 million
Google is paying HTC $250 million in cash for a deal that will give the bigger company's plans for Android XR a boost. Under the terms of their agreement, some members of the HTC Vive engineering team will be joining Google,
Google to Buy Parts of HTC’s Vive Engineering Team to Speed Up Android XR Development
Google is acquiring parts of HTC’s Vive team to accelerate the development of its new Android XR platform for headsets and glasses.
Google levels up its XR ambitions with another HTC acquisition
Google has signed an agreement with HTC to welcome some of Vive's engineers to its company. The move will enable Google to boost its Android XR development efforts. Google announced Android XR in December 2024,
Google Taps HTC's Talent in $250 Million Deal to Lead AR/VR Innovation
Google acquires part of HTC's extended reality business for $250 million, involving transfer of staff and IP rights. Meta plans to launch AR glasses.
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