How could COVID-19 change AR/VR’s future?

COVID-19 is ravaging brick-and-motor retail, but what impact will it have on ecommerce, supply chains, and other aspects of the AR/VR industry? AR/VR – VentureBeat & Tim Merel

Magic Leap’s consumer retreat is good news for the AR/XR industry

Bad news for one of the tech industry’s biggest unicorns will likely improve the fortunes of its many rivals, freeing up people and cash for other projects. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz

Magic Leap announces layoffs and enterprise refocus to ensure second AR headset

The well-funded augmented reality company is trimming its workforce and targeting enterprise customers in an effort to guarantee its next-gen glasses ship. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz

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Why Amber opened a new support studio in Guadalajara — How Games Make Money

Amber is a game-development agency that provides services to other studios. The company’s CEO Mihai Pohontu joins How Games Make Money for a conversation. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeff Grubb

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UploadVR’s E3 Showcase returns in June … without E3

UploadVR’s E3 VR Showcase will return this June, even if the Electronic Software Association has canceled this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jamie Feltham, Upload VR

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UploadVR’s E3 Showcase returns in June … without E3

UploadVR’s E3 VR Showcase will return this June, even if the Electronic Software Association has canceled this year’s Electronic Entertainment Expo. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jamie Feltham, Upload VR

GDC ‘postponed’ as multiple participants pull out over coronavirus fears

GDC is cancelled. Organizers decided not to hold the event after multiple companies pulled out due to fears about the spread of coronavirus. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeff Grubb