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The smartphone maker hopes to turn the 'Apple Car' idea into reality.

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China&#8217;s Xiaomi jumps into EV market battle with gusto

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The Chinese automaker is banking on the new brand to change its fortunes in the NEV market.

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Read the stories about Augmented reality (AR), Virtual reality (VR) and Mixed Reality (MR), know about the trendings and the future of VR/AR/MR industry. 

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Read the stories about Augmented reality (AR), Virtual reality (VR) and Mixed Reality (MR), know about the trendings and the future of VR/AR/MR industry.

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While other high-end AR glasses cost thousands of dollars, the Nreal Light is debuting in South Korea for under USD 600.

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Nreal Light AR glasses offer affordable competition to Microsoft and Magic Leap, but only in South Korea

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The USD 4.5 billion check that Google wrote for a 7.7% stake is the second-largest investment in Jio Platforms after Facebook.

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From Jio Glass to 5G network, Reliance’s new announcements hint at its ambition to dominate everything digital

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Nreal brings VR, AR, and XR technologies to the mass market.

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Augmented reality glasses, not a sci-fi thing anymore: Inside China&#8217;s Startups

Wency Chen is a reporter KrASIA based in Beijing, covering tech innovations in&amp;beyond the Greater China Area. Previously, she studied at Columbia Journalism School and reported on art exhibits, New York public school systems, LGBTQ+ rights, and Asian immigrants. She is also an enthusiastic reader, a diehard fan of indie rock and spicy hot pot, as well as a to-be filmmaker (Let’s see). Follow her on Twitter: @ChenWQ45 Tips go to: wency@kr-asia.com

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Pico aims to capitalize on a VR market that is expected to hit USD 5.76 billion by 2020 in China.

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This company wants to challenge Facebook&#8217;s Oculus: Inside China&#8217;s Startups

The game industry is the economic sector involved in the development, marketing, and monetization of games. It encompasses dozens of job disciplines and its component parts employ thousands of people worldwide.

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Developers in the world’s most expensive housing market rely on high-tech clubhouses to attract home-buyers.

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Included with your next apartment: VR pods and e-sports arenas

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Virtual idol Luo Tianyi has over 4.6 million followers and has "performed" in front of millions of live audiences.

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Shunned in the West, the QR code underpins China’s cashless economy and coronavirus tracing efforts. Now it could be part of Apple’s new Gobi AR app.

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China’s beloved QR code may make a global comeback through Apple

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Chinese tech companies bring virtual makeup systems to support cosmetics retailers hit by COVID-19 pandemic

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The startup now holds a patent for technologies related to augmented reality, artificial intelligence, machine learning, virtual control, and new advertising solutions.

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Dubai’s 360Vuz raises USD 5.8 million for mobile app that takes live events online with 360-degree view

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