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Google buys part of HTC's XR business

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.

TechCrunch · 16h

Google buys part of HTC’s XR business for $250M

Google has agreed to acquire part of HTC's extended-reality (XR) business for $250 million, expanding its push into virtual and augmented reality hardware The deal involves transferring some of the HTC VIVE engineering staff to Google and granting non-exclusive IP rights.

TechRadar on MSN · 23h

Android XR just teamed up with HTC Vive – here’s why that’s a big deal

HTC engineers are joining Google to help develop Android XR They’ll help to accelerate development of the platform on headsets and glasses HTC has made some innovative headset designs, but has struggled with software Google isn’t just partnering with Samsung on its Android XR project – which will see the eventual launch of Android AR glasses and VR headsets – it’s collaborating with a host of different XR software and hardware manufacturers.

Samsung's XR headset is cool and all

The Verge on MSN · 1d

Here’s what Samsung’s first Android XR headset looks like in person

The headset, which Samsung is developing in partnership with Google, runs Android XR, an OS designed specifically for headsets and smart glasses. My colleague Victoria Song got to try Project Moohan late last year, so if you want to know what it’s like to actually wear and use, go check out her impressions.

Android XR needs to copy Android smartwatches to survive

VR & AR projects. If Android XR is to succeed, it'll depend on Samsung, the savior of Google's wearable plans.

Digital Trends · 1d

Samsung’s XR headset and smart glasses: here’s what we know after Galaxy Unpacked 2025

New details emerged about Samsung's XR headset at Galaxy Unpacked 2025. This Apple Vision Pro and Meta Quest 3 competitor is looking strong!

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Apple faces new competition as Google strengthens Android XR ecosystem: Details

This partnership between Google and HTC signals a new era of innovation in XR technology, setting the stage for an intriguing ...

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Samsung gave Android XR barely 5 seconds of screen time at Unpacked, but it still proved why it'll succeed where Apple failed

Samsung teased Project Moohan AI capabilities at Galaxy Unpacked It also announced exclusive software from third-party app ...

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Taiwanese Tech Giant HTC To Sell Part Of XR Unit To Google For $250 Million

It marks HTC’s second major deal with Google, which bought part of the Taiwan company’s smartphone operations for $1.1 ...

Google Responds to Developer Concerns About Long-term Commitment to Android XR

Google’s announcement of Android XR last month was largely met with excitement, but there was a notable undercurrent of ...

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UK CMA investigates Apple and Google’s mobile ecosystems

Almost all mobile devices sold in the UK operate on either iOS or Android, with Apple and Google holding exclusive or leading ...

Android Central on MSN12h

Meta's XR plans reportedly include seeding Orion to devs and Oakley smart glasses

As Meta eyes XR glasses it can mass produce, it reportedly plans to seed prototype its Orion glasses to developers next year.

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Samsung quietly teased its tri-folding phone at the Galaxy S25 event

Samsung teased its upcoming tri-folding phone during the Galaxy S25 Unpacked 2025 event. The company's product roadmap ...

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