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Investors threw $686 million at virtual and augmented reality in 2015

  • Posted byby Mike Minotti
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The virtual and augmented reality future draws nearer, and investors want in.

AR and VR attracted $686 million in investment deals in 2015, according to Digi-Capital. This happened in a year when consumer VR finally became available thanks to Google Cardboard and Samsung Gear VR for smartphones.

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Mike Minotti

Mike Minotti has been with GamesBeat since 2012, starting as an intern. Based near Youngstown, Ohio, he now manages GamesBeat's editorial team. He's also a prolific podcaster, appearing on multiple shows covering the gaming industry.