“The world’s hottest startup isn’t located in Silicon Valley — it’s in suburban Florida.” It’s got a massive valuation. It’s one of the most anticipated technology platforms in recent memory. And everyone I know who’s checked it out has walked away a least a little amazed. It’s not quite virtual reality. It’s something called mixed reality; the virtual world gets overlaid on the real one. It’s cool, but will it really live up to all the buzz? And would it be a good thing if it does? In Wired, Kevin Kelly shares the untold story of the world’s most secretive startup.

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