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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
Apple, Google, Facebook and Microsoft petition FCC for super-fast Wi-Fi tetheringApple, Google, Facebook and Microsoft petition FCC for super-fast Wi-Fi tethering
New Apple patent filing shows a mixed reality headset that tracks your whole faceNew Apple patent filing shows a mixed reality headset that tracks your whole face
Microsoft has a wild hologram that translates HoloLens keynotes into JapaneseMicrosoft has a wild hologram that translates HoloLens keynotes into Japanese
It’s 2019 — where are our smart glasses?It’s 2019 — where are our smart glasses?
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Vivo announces its first AR glassesVivo announces its first AR glasses
I have never loved Tom Hanks more than watching him butcher this 2009 CES keynote introI have never loved Tom Hanks more than watching him butcher this 2009 CES keynote intro
Harry Potter: Wizards Unite will launch on FridayHarry Potter: Wizards Unite will launch on Friday
Magic Leap sues Nreal for allegedly stealing AR glasses designMagic Leap sues Nreal for allegedly stealing AR glasses design
Samsung reportedly has ‘multiple’ AR and VR products on the waySamsung reportedly has ‘multiple’ AR and VR products on the way
Nreal’s AR sunglasses cost $499 and should ship in ‘limited quantities’ this yearNreal’s AR sunglasses cost $499 and should ship in ‘limited quantities’ this year
Leap Motion, the gesture startup reportedly almost acquired by Apple, sells to UK haptics companyLeap Motion, the gesture startup reportedly almost acquired by Apple, sells to UK haptics company
Meta’s augmented reality headset is getting rebooted at a new companyMeta’s augmented reality headset is getting rebooted at a new company
Google announces a new $999 Glass augmented reality headsetGoogle announces a new $999 Glass augmented reality headset
Nike’s new app uses AR to measure your feet to sell you sneakers that fitNike’s new app uses AR to measure your feet to sell you sneakers that fit
Epson’s new augmented reality glasses can plug into your phoneEpson’s new augmented reality glasses can plug into your phone
Google’s AR walking directions come to Pixel phones todayGoogle’s AR walking directions come to Pixel phones today
Google Lens will start recommending what you should eat at restaurantsGoogle Lens will start recommending what you should eat at restaurants
Google is adding augmented reality to searchGoogle is adding augmented reality to search
Detective Pikachu’s characters are joining Google’s augmented reality lineupDetective Pikachu’s characters are joining Google’s augmented reality lineup
How to watch Facebook’s F8 developer conferenceHow to watch Facebook’s F8 developer conference
Facebook confirms it’s working on an AI voice assistant for Portal and Oculus productsFacebook confirms it’s working on an AI voice assistant for Portal and Oculus products
A new Marvel game might be coming to Disney and Lenovo’s augmented reality headsetA new Marvel game might be coming to Disney and Lenovo’s augmented reality headset
Magic Leap One will be available to try in AT&T’s stores from next weekMagic Leap One will be available to try in AT&T’s stores from next week
I rode with Nissan’s AR and 5G-powered virtual passengersI rode with Nissan’s AR and 5G-powered virtual passengers
Report claims that Apple could begin production of iPhone-powered AR glasses this yearReport claims that Apple could begin production of iPhone-powered AR glasses this year
Google Glass’ second-gen enterprise model leaks with updated specs and USB-CGoogle Glass’ second-gen enterprise model leaks with updated specs and USB-C
Microsoft CEO defends Pentagon contract following employee outcryMicrosoft CEO defends Pentagon contract following employee outcry
Qualcomm is pushing to make VR and AR headsets work with 5G phonesQualcomm is pushing to make VR and AR headsets work with 5G phones
Microsoft’s HoloLens 2: a $3,500 mixed reality headset for the factory, not the living room
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Microsoft is putting a HoloLens app on Android this springMicrosoft is putting a HoloLens app on Android this spring
Google is letting some users test its AR navigation feature for Google MapsGoogle is letting some users test its AR navigation feature for Google Maps
Apple’s new Safari privacy settings threaten web-based VR and ARApple’s new Safari privacy settings threaten web-based VR and AR
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AR headset company Meta shutting down after assets sold to unknown companyAR headset company Meta shutting down after assets sold to unknown company
Wacom and Magic Leap are creating an optimistic vision of the future of productivityWacom and Magic Leap are creating an optimistic vision of the future of productivity
Watch this four-minute film about the future of work in a world run by algorithmsWatch this four-minute film about the future of work in a world run by algorithms

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