Two Roads Diverged: What Apple’s Latest Acquisitions Mean For A Future HMD

J.C. Kuang, Analyst Augmented Reality, Augmented Reality Intelligence Service, Client-Only, Devices & Technology, Head-Mounted Displays, Insight Articles, Venture Capital, Private Equity, and M&A

Apple’s ARKit: What it means and why it’s important

Apple’s most recent acquisition, Akonia Technologies, is the clearest sign thus far of Apple’s intent to enter the head-mounted augmented reality market. Previous acquisitions in the space have included pass-through AR firm Vrvana, which Apple acquired earlier this year for $30 million. And while Apple has been reluctant in the past to comment on any short or long-term plans to … Read More