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Rekkie's smart snow goggles prove that AR is useful right now
Snowboarding with a heads-up display is my new favorite way to get down the mountain.
Augmented reality
Meta reportedly plans to launch its first true AR glasses in 2027
The company has shared its AR/VR roadmap with employees, according to 'The Verge'
Apple's mixed reality headset will reportedly debut at WWDC in June
Just in time for developers to get a feel for the new hardware.We have two newsletters, why not sign up for both?
‘Hot Wheels: Rift Rally’ is another mixed reality racer from the makers of ‘Mario Kart Live’
The $130 set requires a PlayStation or iOS device.
Samsung is making 'extended reality' wearable devices
The first product will use a version of Android built for virtual worlds.
Apple will reportedly let anyone make apps for its mixed reality headset using Siri
You'd just have to say what you want.
Audi's Activesphere EV concept is built for off-roading and augmented reality
You'd even drive wearing smart glases.
TCL's huge glasses remind us good AR is difficult
The prototype RayNeo X2 begins shipping to developers early this year.
Meta buys smart lensmaker Luxexcel to further AR ambitions
The social media giant throws more money at the metaverse.
HTC plans to reveal its Meta Quest competitor next month
The small and light VR headset is scheduled for a CES debut.
Snap is testing paid upgrades to popular AR lenses
A handful of AR creators can now sell upgrades to their lenses with Snapchat's in-app currency.
World Cup attendees can use AR to see stats for players on the pitch
The FIFA+ app offers player heatmaps and VAR replays too.
Apple's upcoming mixed reality headset will reportedly run 'xrOS'
It was called 'realityOS,' according to previous reports.
Qualcomm's new Snapdragon platform is built for slim augmented reality glasses
Microsoft had a hand in shaping AR2 Gen 1.
Snapchat and Amazon team up for AR shopping, starting with eyewear
Amazon Fashion can update pricing and availability on its lenses in real time.
Mark Zuckerberg will testify in the FTC’s antitrust case against Meta
The agency sued Meta in July to block its deal to buy "Supernatural" developer Within.
Apple's mixed reality headset reportedly uses iris scanning for payments and sign-ins
The hardware is also said to be more advanced than Meta's Quest Pro.
Microsoft's HoloLens headsets are giving US Army testers nausea
The augmented reality hardware can be useful, but has its problems.
Magic Leap's smaller, lighter second-gen AR glasses are now available
Magic Leap 2 is considerably more comfortable — if still expensive.
