Facebook buys Oculus Rift Virtual Reality goggles for $2 billion, plans to use the platform ‘for man

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Facebook today announced plans to acquire virtual reality technology firm Oculus VR for approximately $2 billion. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fYv6c4NB13M

Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg has high hopes for the company:
 
After games, we’re going to make Oculus a platform for many other experiences. Imagine enjoying a court side seat at a game, studying in a classroom of students and teachers all over the world or consulting with a doctor face-to-face — just by putting on goggles in your home.
 
This is really a new communication platform. By feeling truly present, you can share unbounded spaces and experiences with the people in your life. Imagine sharing not just moments with your friends online, but entire experiences and adventures.
 
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Wow, 2 Billion dollars. Good to see that Oculus Rift will now be known by the  hundreds of millions active Facebook users which could mean Virtual Reality Facebook games and apps are coming soon to Facebook in the near future.
 
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