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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
Nreal’s $599 mixed reality glasses are launching in the US on VerizonNreal’s $599 mixed reality glasses are launching in the US on Verizon
Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Spaces try to make it easier to get apps ready for augmented realityQualcomm’s Snapdragon Spaces try to make it easier to get apps ready for augmented reality
Why Niantic is a dark horse in the metaverse warsWhy Niantic is a dark horse in the metaverse wars
There will never be another Pokémon GoThere will never be another Pokémon Go
The next privacy crisisThe next privacy crisis
Adi Robertson
Facebook Connect: all the news about ‘Meta’ and Mark Zuckerberg’s VR dreamFacebook Connect: all the news about ‘Meta’ and Mark Zuckerberg’s VR dream
How to watch the Facebook Connect livestreamHow to watch the Facebook Connect livestream
Pikmin Bloom hands-on: a cute app that tries to make walking a little more magicalPikmin Bloom hands-on: a cute app that tries to make walking a little more magical
Niantic’s Pikmin Bloom is rolling out globally starting todayNiantic’s Pikmin Bloom is rolling out globally starting today
Facebook Messenger now lets an entire group share an AR experienceFacebook Messenger now lets an entire group share an AR experience
Facebook execs tease VR prototype hardware with new photosFacebook execs tease VR prototype hardware with new photos
Facebook is researching AI systems that see, hear, and remember everything you doFacebook is researching AI systems that see, hear, and remember everything you do
Why look at reality when you can edit what you see in real time?Why look at reality when you can edit what you see in real time?
Magic Leap somehow raised $500 million to make another AR headsetMagic Leap somehow raised $500 million to make another AR headset
Nreal’s new AR sunglasses are made for binge watching TVNreal’s new AR sunglasses are made for binge watching TV
Facebook is spending $50 million to ‘responsibly’ build the metaverseFacebook is spending $50 million to ‘responsibly’ build the metaverse
Niantic is shutting down its AR Catan game after a year of early accessNiantic is shutting down its AR Catan game after a year of early access
Here’s the tech behind the Carolina Panthers’ giant AR catHere’s the tech behind the Carolina Panthers’ giant AR cat
Xiaomi shows off concept smart glasses with MicroLED displayXiaomi shows off concept smart glasses with MicroLED display
Facebook and Ray-Ban’s smart glasses leak before launchFacebook and Ray-Ban’s smart glasses leak before launch
Facebook and Ray-Ban tease smart glasses announcement on September 9thFacebook and Ray-Ban tease smart glasses announcement on September 9th
Apple’s rumored AR/VR headset might rely on a nearby iPhone or Mac for processingApple’s rumored AR/VR headset might rely on a nearby iPhone or Mac for processing
The manual for Facebook’s Project Aria AR glasses shows what it’s like to wear themThe manual for Facebook’s Project Aria AR glasses shows what it’s like to wear them
TikTok follows Snap and Facebook by testing new augmented reality developer toolsTikTok follows Snap and Facebook by testing new augmented reality developer tools
The pandemic is over in Pokémon Go for players from New Zealand and the USThe pandemic is over in Pokémon Go for players from New Zealand and the US
Facebook’s next hardware launch will be its Ray-Ban ‘smart glasses’Facebook’s next hardware launch will be its Ray-Ban ‘smart glasses’
Google Meet is getting a wider rollout on Google GlassGoogle Meet is getting a wider rollout on Google Glass
Facebook’s new AR feature for Portal lets you dress up as Harry Potter charactersFacebook’s new AR feature for Portal lets you dress up as Harry Potter characters
The Witcher’s monster-hunting AR mobile game is out July 21stThe Witcher’s monster-hunting AR mobile game is out July 21st
Three Magic Leap executives are reportedly leaving the companyThree Magic Leap executives are reportedly leaving the company
Snap is buying its AR display supplier for more than $500 millionSnap is buying its AR display supplier for more than $500 million
Snap’s new Spectacles let you see the world in augmented realitySnap’s new Spectacles let you see the world in augmented reality
Hugo Barra is leaving FacebookHugo Barra is leaving Facebook
Kim Lyons

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