Apple Inc. has acquired Vrvana, maker of an augmented reality headset called Totem, for about $30 million, TechCrunch reported, citing two unnamed sources. The headset got strong reviews, but never shipped, the website reported. Apple declined to comment, but did not deny the story, said TechCrunch. Apple is reported to be preparing to ship an AR headset by 2020. Apple shares were slightly higher in premarket trade, and have gained 49% in 2017, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average has gained 19% and the S&P 500 has gained 16%.
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