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Google reportedly plans to release an AR headset in 2024
Google is reportedly building an AR headset it hopes to release in 2024, helping it compete against Apple and Meta.
Magic Leap grants healthcare startups access to its new AR headset ahead of mid-2022 release
Ahead of a planned enterprise release later this year, Magic Leap has provided a group of healthcare companies with early access to its second-generation augmented reality headset.
Apple said to have ruled out a metaverse for its mixed reality headset
Apple has apparently rejected the idea of a metaverse for its mixed reality headset — a rejection of Meta's strategy.
Snap sues US Patent Office to claim a trademark for ‘Spectacles’
Snapchat creator Snap has sued the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) for rejecting an application the company had filed to trademark the word “spectacles” in relation to its wearable of the same name.
Verizon partners with AR hardware maker Vuzix for some reason
Vuzix is partnering with Verizon to develop and commercialize AR technologies.
Apple reportedly hires Meta's AR public relations lead
As rumors continue to swirl about its augmented reality headset, Apple has reportedly hire away Meta's AR public relations head.
Snapchat is adding TikTok-like AR music lenses
Sometime “soon,” the company says it will release a set that will feature pre-selected songs embedded in the filter.
‘Pokémon Go’ maker Niantic is helping others create AR metaverse apps
Coachella and 'One Piece' publisher Shueisha are already using the Lightship platform.
'Harry Potter: Wizards Unite' is shutting down on January 31st, 2022
Another Niantic AR game is about to bite the dust.
Facebook's Polar app will let anyone design AR objects and effects
As part of its broad vision of becoming a metaverse-focused company, Facebook announced Polar, a free iOS app that makes it easy for just about anyone to create AR filters, effects and 3D objects.
Google's Pocket Gallery art museum experiences come to the web
Google is opening up its Pocket Gallery feature to everyone on web, letting you explore artworks on desktop or mobile devices without AR capabilities.
Tile's first ultra-wideband tracker will use AR to help you find lost items
The company has upgraded the rest of its lineup and introduced its most powerful model yet.
Niantic's AR Catan game is shutting down on November 18th
Niantic is discontinuing development on Catan: World Explorers.
Facebook's first smart glasses are the Ray-Ban Stories
Facebook is making its first foray into the world of smart glasses.
A year later, we now know more about Facebook's Project Aria AR glasses
A year later, we now know more about Facebook's Project Aria AR glasses, thanks to regulatory filings.
Niantic buys LiDAR scanning app Scaniverse to create a 3D map of the world
Pokémon Go developer Niantic Labs has acquired Scaniverse, an app that allows iOS users to create and share 3D scans.
Facebook's next product will be its long-awaited Ray-Ban smart glasses
Facebook's next product release will be a Ray-Ban augmented reality sunglasses, according to CEO Mark Zuckerberg.
Pininfarina's 'virtual' concept car features a holographic AR display
Pininfarina has unveiled a virtual concept car called the Teorema that features an autonomous driving mode and a holographic AR display.
Facebook and AT&T team up for augmented reality experiences
AT&T made a slew of 5G announcements, including a Boingo partnership for airport networks.
Paco Rabanne's latest fragrance has NFC, for some reason
The scent was crafted with the help of an AI, and there's an NFC chip buried in the top of the bottle's head.