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Seems like an unfortunate name choice when used besides Facebook/Oculus hardware.

"Portal" is the name of Facebook's home video call device.

"Spaces" is the name of Facebook's VR chat & hangout platform.

A bit unfortunate, yes, but we embrace our names meaning as a way to transport you to any space you'd like. We actually came up with the name before facebook released their portal platform, and weren't to excited when they released.

We also were using different hardware at the start, but as I'm sure you know, the market takes you wherever the best fit is, and now we are on the Go

I didn't think of either of those services FWIW. Name seems fine (if a bit bland) to me.

good to know!

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