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The latest AR (augmented reality) news, reviews, features and guides from the likes of HoloLens, Magic Leap, Apple ARKit and more.

Facebook's teaming up with Ray-Ban for smartglasses project

Facebook, Ray-Ban working on smartglasses

The glasses won't reach customers before 2023, though
Facebook AR guide: An exploration into Zuck's augmented reality plans

Facebook's AR plans explored

Let’s talk about where all this is going
Apple AR headset details may have been discovered in hidden iOS code

Apple AR headset evidence in iOS 13 build

It looks like Apple still has an eye on making an AR wearable a reality
Snap Spectacles 3 come with all-new design, dual HD cameras and 3D AR

Snap unveils new Spectacles 3

The next-gen smartglasses launch in November for $380
Samsung appears to be exploring the possibility of smart contact lenses

Samsung is exploring smart contact lenses

New patent filing details alternative AR plans
If the Apple AR glasses cancellation reports are true, we should see it as a good thing

Apple AR glasses could be dead: Fine by me

Apple should take its time if it's not ready to unleash AR eyewear
Apple AR smartglasses have been cancelled, according to new report

Apple AR glasses cancelled says report

Project allegedly ditched over design and network issues
New Vuzix AR smartglasses spotted, showing off a design you'll actually want to wear

New Vuzix AR smartglasses are coming

The startup looks set to launch a more traditional glasses design
The new Google Glass headset is better, faster, less dorky

Google Glass makes a return

But it's still all business
HoloLens 2 Development Edition makes it easier to buy the AR headset

HoloLens 2 Developer Edition announced

Microsoft's offering a cheaper monthly payment plan too
Solos cycling smartglasses review

Solos cycling smartglasses

Google Glass for cyclists helps you keep your eyes on the road
Fixing reality: How AR is being used to solve problems today

Problems solved by AR today

AR may be the tech of the future, but it's helping today
And finally: Apple AR headset to launch in 2020

Apple AR specs could be unveiled this year

And other rumours and rumblings of the week
Remixing reality: What HoloLens is used for in the real world

What HoloLens is used for

HoloLens is out there, but who's using it?
Microsoft HoloLens 2: It's better, but it's still not for me and you

Microsoft HoloLens 2 first look

MWC 2019: It's built for business, but that's okay... for now
Nreal Light smartglasses provide hope mixed reality for the masses will be here soon

First look: Nreal mixed reality glasses

MWC 2019: We get real with Nreal's augmented reality specs
Microsoft HoloLens 2 will makes those holograms feel more real

Microsoft HoloLens 2 officially unveiled

Everything you need to know about the next gen Holographic headset
Microsoft HoloLens 2 pictures appear to have snuck out ahead of big MWC unveiling

Alleged Microsoft HoloLens 2 pics leak out

This could be our first look at the next gen holographic headset
Employees demand Microsoft end HoloLens contract with US Army

Employees protest HoloLens Army deal

'As employees and shareholders we do not want to become war profiteers'
Magic Leap brings mixed reality to the catwalk for London Fashion Week

Magic Leap does fashion shows

When MR and fashion merge as one
Microsoft teases HoloLens 2 arrival ahead of MWC 2019

Microsoft drops big HoloLens 2 hint

After years of waiting, the second generation headset is almost here
Huawei could be working on a smartwatch that powers a pair of AR smartglasses

Huawei hints at unlikely smartglasses design

Name a more ridiculous concept, we'll wait
VR isn't dead: Merge on the future of VR and moving into education

Merge: VR isn't dead

Talking to the secretly successful headset maker
Meta's exciting AR dream is over as startup shuts down

AR startup Meta closes for business

Another big name from the AR world exits the building
Vuzix Blade AR smartglasses are now available to pre-order from $999

Vuzix Blade smartglasses are now available

CES 2019: The Alexa-enabled glasses are ready for action
Living with Vuzix Blade: The AR glasses aiming to go mainstream this year

Living with Vuzix Blade

Vuzix is courting some big names for its first consumer-ready glasses
Why Oculus Go was our VR/AR Innovation of the Year 2018

Why Oculus Go was our VR pick of the year

How did Oculus Go win over Magic Leap?
North picked up Intel's AR smartglasses patents for future Focals

North picks up Intel's AR patents

North is on the move
The Bose Frames audio AR sunglasses can be yours in January

Bose's AR sunglasses on sale next month

Augmented reality you can hear, but not see
Microsoft HoloLens to be used by the US Army in live combat missions and training

Microsoft HoloLens wins US Army backing

The augmented reality headset is off to fight another battle
Huawei will launch a pair of AR smartglasses in next two years

Huawei to launch AR glasses

The AR glasses are coming - and Huawei won't be left out
Facebook confirms that it's building a pair of AR glasses

Facebooks says it's building AR glasses

'Of course we're working on it'
North's Focals are stylish Alexa smartglasses you'll actually wear and use

Focals smartglasses are subtly stylish

These custom, connected glasses could right the wrongs of Google Glass
MagiMask turns your smartphone into an immersive AR headset

MagiMask turns your phone into an AR headset

Who needs a high-end AR headset?
This is what Magic Leap will be able to do in 2019

Magic Leap reveals plans for 2019

Bigger play spaces, iris recognition and more
O Caption, My Caption: The National Theatre rolls out accessible smartglasses

Using National Theatre's smartglasses

Trying out the caption glasses designed for people with hearing loss
Vuzix teams up with OnCore to bring real-time caddying and tracking to golfers

Vuzix set to bring AR insights to golfers

Prepare to get your smartglasses on and hit the links
All the fashion tech at New York and London Fashion Weeks

All the fashion tech at LFW and NYFW

The wearable tech, VR and mixed reality we've spotted so far
The future of the high street is augmented reality shopping

The future of the high street is AR

Virtual sneakers and blurred out brands
Magic Leap One first look: This is AR refined, but it's not moving the needle (yet)

Magic Leap One: First look

The next computer paradigm? Maybe in time…
Charged up: Is Magic Leap One just another set of AR glasses?

Charged up: Magic Leap gets real

The first hands ons are in as Magic Leap's mixed reality headset starts shipping
Magic Leap One mixed reality headset is now available to buy

Magic Leap One now available to buy

Be warned though, the developer model costs a whole lot