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According to the
Financial Times, Apple Inc. AAPL just hired one of the leading minds in virtual reality.
The Financial Times reported that Apple hired Doug Bowman
, a former Professor of Computer Science and Director of the Center for Human-Computer Interaction at Virginia Tech.
Bowman has focused his research on "three-dimensional user interface design and the benefits of immersion in virtual environments."
The Financial Times pointed out that Apple's patents include use of virtual reality in its smartphones. The company's M&A activity also "point to a growing interest in the technology," the publication added.
Finally, the Financial Times argued that Apple's hire is the "strongest sign yet" of Apple's growing interest in the virtual reality space.
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