Google, Meta, Apple receive FCC approval to tap into airwaves for VR and AR2023-10-20 18:36 by DanielaTags: Meta, Apple, FCC
Google, Meta and Apple have received approval from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to use airwaves for their virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) tools. The Federal Communications Commission said it has opened the 6 GHz band to a new class of very low power devices (VLP), which would include advanced augmented and virtual reality (AR/VR) wearable technologies and Internet of Things devices. The FCC expects it will "spur an eco-system of cutting-edge applications, including wearable technologies and augmented and virtual reality, that will help businesses, enhance learning opportunities, advance healthcare opportunities, and bring new entertainment experiences," according to a press release. All three companies - Apple, Meta and Google - are actively working on augmented reality eyeglasses. With the permission to use the 6 GHz band, they can now connect these glasses with smartphones and explore various applications. One use case mentioned in the FCC filings is the exchange of navigation data between smartphones and vehicles. The approval from the FCC is seen as a significant milestone for the tech industry. "The 6 GHz band has become critical for the future of wireless connectivity. Today's vote by the FCC is a win for Pixel users and American consumers, as this band will now be available for high-speed peer-to-peer WiFi communication," Google said in a post on X, previously known as Twitter. Read more -here-
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