A small company that makes Oled microdisplays is getting some attention from tech giants with big plans for virtual and augmented reality .
Apple , LG and Valve are listed as "specified investors" making a $10 million Investment in eMagin, according to documents filed with the US Securities and Exchange Commission.
The investment, made in the form of a new stock issuance, was expected to be completed before the end of January, according to the filing.
The investment underscores the tech community's commitment to virtual reality, which promises to transport goggle-wearing users to a computer-generated 3D environment.
Augmented reality, meanwhile, overlays digital images on the real world via special headsets.
The software, which is part of the upcoming iOS 11.3 release, will pack new features to enable richer apps, including the ability to places items on vertical walls and doors, not just horizontal surfaces like tables.
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