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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.

Apple's mixed reality headset release date pushed back - but it's still expected in 2023

Apple's mixed reality is reportedly delayed again

Software issues appear to be the cause of the potential delay
Best smartglasses and AR specs 2023: Tested picks from Snap, Meta and Amazon

Best smartglasses and AR specs

Step into the future with these face gadgets
Wearables in numbers: Smartwatch and fitness tracker winners and losers

Wearables in numbers

We look at market share and shipments of the big players
Microsoft and Qualcomm team up to power next generation AR glasses

Microsoft and Qualcomm team up on AR

Major tech players set their sights on what comes next for AR
​Nreal Air AR smartglasses look seriously chic

Nreal Air are chic AR smartglasses

New specs still want to be your own private cinema
Xiaomi Smart Glasses concept shows how AR smartglasses will rise again

Xiaomi Smart Glasses shown off in video

MicroLED screen tech drives thinner and lighter smart specs
Facebook's smartglasses and AR tech explained: From Project Aria to Ray-Ban Stories

Facebook's smartglasses tech explained

[Updated] We analyse what to expect from Facebook's AR push
​AR smartglasses in 2021: the devices, apps and new tech coming

AR and wearables in 2021

We were promised augmented reality super specs
​New Snap Spectacles bring true AR to the table

New Snap Spectacles bring true AR

But they're not ready for prime time
Apple’s AR glasses: the patents, hires and acquisitions behind the rumors

Uncovered: Apple’s AR glasses plans

Everything you need to know about Apple's smart glasses project
Qualcomm unveils smartglasses reference hardware

Qualcomm unveils new smartglasses

AR is coming – just very very slowly
Oppo AR Glass 2021 smartglasses put a 90-inch TV in your eyeline

Oppo AR Glass 2021 unveiled

It's still a concept though, so will we actually see it in 2021?
Facebook joins the AR race, with smart Ray Ban specs due in 2021

Facebook joins the AR race

But there's no word on when we'll see proper AR
North to cease production of Focals and focus on 'sleeker' second generation

North to focus on Focals 2.0

The original augmented reality glasses are being replaced in 2020
Apple AR glasses could land in 2022 – according to new report

Apple AR glasses: The story so far

Could we really see Apple augmented reality glasses in 2020?
Tilt Five is bringing AR glasses into your home through tabletop gaming

Tilt Five's fun AR glasses

The augmented reality gaming idea that raised over $1 million on Kickstarter
Future of AR smartglasses: How they will become the way we view the world

Future of AR smartglasses

It’s still early days, but startups are paving the way for the future of mixed reality
What Apple's U1 chip tells us about its future AR and smartwatch plans

Apple U1 chip and its future AR plans

Tech in the new iPhones may hint what's next for the Apple Watch
Amazon Echo Frames first look: Take Alexa everywhere you go

Amazon Echo Frames first look

But who are they for?
North lets you size up its Focals smartglasses by scanning your face

North scans your face for Focals sizing

The feature uses Apple's TrueDepth camera to take a scan for accurate sizing
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