Meta, Apple and Google cheer FCC ruling that could pave the way for new AR and VR applications

The Federal Communications Commission on Thursday agreed to open a band of spectrum for some devices in a move that could help pave the way for new applications of augmented and virtual reality wearables.

The agency unanimously voted to open the 6 GHz band to what it calls “a new class of very low power devices,” such as wearable technology.

The FCC expects it will “spur an eco-system of cutting-edge…