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XR Technologies and Trends: Pandemic ushers in immersive experiences

Likewise, a majority of adults in South Korea, the UK, and the US found the idea of subscription-based VR and AR at least somewhat appealing, according to a January 2020 Nokia poll conducted by Parks Associates. 

From the article "XR Technologies and Trends: Pandemic ushers in immersive experiences" by Insider Intelligence. 

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