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The startup Magic Leap, which raised $ 2 billion investments, showed mixed reality glasses. They were waiting for seven years
The startup Magic Leap, who in six years received more than two billion dollars of investment, first showed his mixed reality points. Details about the device appeared on the company's website.
The Magic Leap One device is mixed reality glasses (all virtual and augmented reality technologies combine). The gadget allows "not only to communicate with friends in the virtual world, but also to create screens with information in a real environment."
The company, which appeared back in 2010, has never demonstrated the appearance or functionality of the device.
Mixed reality glasses Magic Leap
Photo: Magic Leap
Magic Leap ONE glasses will begin in 2018. Prior to this, the startup promises to release tools for third -party developers (SDK) so that they can be the first to get acquainted with the gadget and prepare their products for him.
In October 2014, Magic Leap attracted more than a billion dollars. Google invested a large amount in the project. After that, the startup was noticed in Qualcomm, KPCB, Andreessen Horowitz and Obvious Ventures.
The second round of financing ended in February 2016. Then the company received an additional $ 800 million. After that, Bloomberg estimated the Magic Leap $ 4.5 billion. The money was invested by Warner Bros., Jpmorgan Chase & Co., Morgan Stanley Investment Management, Alphabet and Qualcommation Ventures.