Apple acquires Animato: Avatar technology and talent
Apple has acquired talent and intellectual property from the avatar startup Animato. The deal is documented in the EU database.
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Apple has acquired talent and intellectual property from the avatar startup Animato. The deal is documented in the EU database.
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