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Pokémon Go developer Niantic cancels four projects and lays off more than 80 peoplePokémon Go developer Niantic cancels four projects and lays off more than 80 people
Apple’s AR / VR headset could release in January, analyst predictsApple’s AR / VR headset could release in January, analyst predicts
Tim Cook is getting a lot less coy about Apple’s AR headsetTim Cook is getting a lot less coy about Apple’s AR headset
Nreal is adding Steam streaming to its AR glassesNreal is adding Steam streaming to its AR glasses
The first version of Meta’s AR glasses will be for developers onlyThe first version of Meta’s AR glasses will be for developers only
Amazon launches AR-powered virtual shoe try-on in its iOS appAmazon launches AR-powered virtual shoe try-on in its iOS app
Microsoft HoloLens boss Alex Kipman is out after misconduct allegationsMicrosoft HoloLens boss Alex Kipman is out after misconduct allegations
Looking Glass might have just invented the GIF’s 3D successorLooking Glass might have just invented the GIF’s 3D successor
Apple’s RealityOS for rumored headset appears in trademark applicationApple’s RealityOS for rumored headset appears in trademark application
Why the company behind Pokémon Go is getting crypto-curiousWhy the company behind Pokémon Go is getting crypto-curious
Apple reportedly chose a standalone AR / VR headset over a more powerful tethered designApple reportedly chose a standalone AR / VR headset over a more powerful tethered design
Qualcomm’s new AR glasses are thinner and wirelessQualcomm’s new AR glasses are thinner and wireless
Apple’s board of directors reportedly tried out its upcoming AR / VR headsetApple’s board of directors reportedly tried out its upcoming AR / VR headset
Google’s AR translation glasses: it’s really not that simpleGoogle’s AR translation glasses: it’s really not that simple
Antonio G. Di Benedetto and Mitchell Clark
Here’s Mark Zuckerberg demonstrating Meta’s high-end Project Cambria VR headsetHere’s Mark Zuckerberg demonstrating Meta’s high-end Project Cambria VR headset
Google shows off AR glasses that might make a case for augmented realityGoogle shows off AR glasses that might make a case for augmented reality
Microsoft teams up with VW to make HoloLens work in carsMicrosoft teams up with VW to make HoloLens work in cars
Google bought a MicroLED display company that could help make AR headsets better and cheaperGoogle bought a MicroLED display company that could help make AR headsets better and cheaper
Meta’s VR roadmap reportedly has four new headsets, with both high-end and cheaper Quest unitsMeta’s VR roadmap reportedly has four new headsets, with both high-end and cheaper Quest units
Snap CEO Evan Spiegel thinks the metaverse is ‘ambiguous and hypothetical’Snap CEO Evan Spiegel thinks the metaverse is ‘ambiguous and hypothetical’
Amazon is working on a mysterious AR smart home product, according to job listingsAmazon is working on a mysterious AR smart home product, according to job listings
An official NFL game is coming to Meta Quest and PSVRAn official NFL game is coming to Meta Quest and PSVR
Niantic’s ‘largest acquisition to date’ shows the company is still pushing on ARNiantic’s ‘largest acquisition to date’ shows the company is still pushing on AR
The Magic Leap 2 isn’t a revolution, but it’s a visible improvementThe Magic Leap 2 isn’t a revolution, but it’s a visible improvement
Meta reportedly breaks up the 300-person team that was building a hybrid VR / AR OSMeta reportedly breaks up the 300-person team that was building a hybrid VR / AR OS
This 5G neckband from Motorola could make XR glasses less bulkyThis 5G neckband from Motorola could make XR glasses less bulky
Microsoft claims HoloLens is ‘doing great’ after reports version 3 was canceledMicrosoft claims HoloLens is ‘doing great’ after reports version 3 was canceled
Pinterest will let you use AR to preview furniture from Walmart, West Elm, and morePinterest will let you use AR to preview furniture from Walmart, West Elm, and more
Google is building an AR headset

Project Iris could see Google go up against Meta and Apple in the coming headset wars.

Alex Heath
Apple’s long-in-the-works VR / AR headset may not launch until 2023Apple’s long-in-the-works VR / AR headset may not launch until 2023
Magic Leap’s new AR headset is rolling out to healthcare companiesMagic Leap’s new AR headset is rolling out to healthcare companies
Snap suing to trademark the word ‘spectacles’ for its smart glassesSnap suing to trademark the word ‘spectacles’ for its smart glasses
We didn’t need an AR version of Snake, but AT&T just gave us one anywayWe didn’t need an AR version of Snake, but AT&T just gave us one anyway
The metaverse is already here — and it’s full of Pokemon, says Niantic CEO John Hanke

You’ll Pokémon Go into the metaverse with AR not VR

Nilay Patel
Google staffs up to build OS for unknown ‘innovative AR device’Google staffs up to build OS for unknown ‘innovative AR device’
Oppo announces Air Glass ‘assisted reality’ deviceOppo announces Air Glass ‘assisted reality’ device
Apple’s AR headset reportedly uses 3D sensors for hand trackingApple’s AR headset reportedly uses 3D sensors for hand tracking
Snap’s first AR Spectacles are an ambitious, impractical start

Mainstream AR glasses are still years away

Alex Heath
Apple’s AR headset coming next year with ‘Mac-level’ power: reportApple’s AR headset coming next year with ‘Mac-level’ power: report
Nreal Light review: Hardware is only half the battle

Through a glass, darkly

Adi Robertson

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