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Magic Leap wants workers to use its headsets while they’re stuck at homeMagic Leap wants workers to use its headsets while they’re stuck at home
The new iPad Pro’s LIDAR sensor is an AR hardware solution in search of softwareThe new iPad Pro’s LIDAR sensor is an AR hardware solution in search of software
The new iPad Pro’s LIDAR scanner can turn a living room into an AR game of Hot LavaThe new iPad Pro’s LIDAR scanner can turn a living room into an AR game of Hot Lava
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Google Lens will make Sunday’s NY Times Magazine interactiveGoogle Lens will make Sunday’s NY Times Magazine interactive
Nreal is adding hand tracking to its mixed reality glassesNreal is adding hand tracking to its mixed reality glasses
Qualcomm reveals a headset design for its latest VR chipsQualcomm reveals a headset design for its latest VR chips
Apple now lets you shop directly in augmented realityApple now lets you shop directly in augmented reality
Google opens its latest Google Glass AR headset for direct purchaseGoogle opens its latest Google Glass AR headset for direct purchase
Pokémon Go’s live events drove nearly $250 million in tourism revenue last yearPokémon Go’s live events drove nearly $250 million in tourism revenue last year
This startup wants to put a tiny display on a contact lensThis startup wants to put a tiny display on a contact lens
Jacob Kastrenakes and Ashley Carman
Employees warned North that its Focals AR glasses were overpriced and too male-focusedEmployees warned North that its Focals AR glasses were overpriced and too male-focused
Magic Leap is renaming its AR headset to attract business customersMagic Leap is renaming its AR headset to attract business customers
North will stop making its Focals glasses to focus on its second generationNorth will stop making its Focals glasses to focus on its second generation
Google shows off stunning new AR features coming to web and mobile apps soonGoogle shows off stunning new AR features coming to web and mobile apps soon
Magic Leap’s next-generation headset is reportedly ‘years away from launch’Magic Leap’s next-generation headset is reportedly ‘years away from launch’
Pokémon Go creator Niantic is working on AR glasses with QualcommPokémon Go creator Niantic is working on AR glasses with Qualcomm
Spotify’s Magic Leap app will change playlists as you change roomsSpotify’s Magic Leap app will change playlists as you change rooms
Apple reportedly plans 2022 release for first AR headset, followed by AR glasses in 2023Apple reportedly plans 2022 release for first AR headset, followed by AR glasses in 2023
The Microsoft HoloLens 2 ships today for $3,500The Microsoft HoloLens 2 ships today for $3,500
Pokémon Go is getting a live AR multiplayer feature called Buddy AdventurePokémon Go is getting a live AR multiplayer feature called Buddy Adventure
Snapchat now lets you 3D Paint faces and pretty much anything elseSnapchat now lets you 3D Paint faces and pretty much anything else
Snap is slowly growing, but it’s banking on augmented reality to sustain itSnap is slowly growing, but it’s banking on augmented reality to sustain it
Samsung patent application reveals augmented reality headset designSamsung patent application reveals augmented reality headset design
Is the world ready for virtual graffiti?Is the world ready for virtual graffiti?
Ming-Chi Kuo updates 2020 Apple predictions for AR glasses, iPhone SE 2, iPad Pro, and MacBookMing-Chi Kuo updates 2020 Apple predictions for AR glasses, iPhone SE 2, iPad Pro, and MacBook
Verizon is buying all the tech from augmented reality startup Jaunt XRVerizon is buying all the tech from augmented reality startup Jaunt XR
Facebook says it will build AR glasses and map the worldFacebook says it will build AR glasses and map the world
Jeri Ellsworth’s unique AR glasses are back from the deadJeri Ellsworth’s unique AR glasses are back from the dead
Facebook acquires neural interface startup CTRL-Labs for its mind-reading wristbandFacebook acquires neural interface startup CTRL-Labs for its mind-reading wristband
Facebook is reportedly teaming up with Ray-Ban on its smart AR glassesFacebook is reportedly teaming up with Ray-Ban on its smart AR glasses
Augmented reality headset company Daqri is reportedly shutting downAugmented reality headset company Daqri is reportedly shutting down
Google takes one tiny step closer to the world beneath the worldGoogle takes one tiny step closer to the world beneath the world
This screenshot might be the first implicit confirmation of Apple’s AR headsetThis screenshot might be the first implicit confirmation of Apple’s AR headset
Minecraft Earth Android beta launches in five citiesMinecraft Earth Android beta launches in five cities
Microsoft’s HoloLens 2 headset may go on sale in SeptemberMicrosoft’s HoloLens 2 headset may go on sale in September
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Double’s new telepresence robot now drives you around like you’re a SimDouble’s new telepresence robot now drives you around like you’re a Sim
Facebook now lets anyone make an Instagram face filterFacebook now lets anyone make an Instagram face filter
Snap announces Spectacles 3 with an updated design and a second HD cameraSnap announces Spectacles 3 with an updated design and a second HD camera
Adobe’s next big bets are on AR and mixed reality softwareAdobe’s next big bets are on AR and mixed reality software
Google Maps AR walking directions arrive on iOS and AndroidGoogle Maps AR walking directions arrive on iOS and Android

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