Apple Pro Vision headset gets big Mira boost
In a significant development within the augmented reality (AR) industry, Apple has taken over Mira, a startup focused on creating AR headsets. While the exact financial details of the acquisition remain undisclosed, the move coincides with Apple's introduction of its own AR headset named Vision Pro, priced at $3,499. Apple officially confirmed the acquisition after reports surfaced that 11 Mira employees had been hired by the tech giant. Mira's CEO, Ben Taft, shared his excitement for the company's "next chapter at Apple" in a private Instagram post, reflecting on the journey from a small startup founded in a dorm room to being acquired by Apple.Mira, founded by Ben Taft in 2016 and headquartered in Los Angeles, specialised in the development of AR headsets. The company boasted an impr...