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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.

​Nreal Air are chic AR smartglasses

​Nreal Air are chic AR smartglasses

New specs still want to be your own private cinema
Xiaomi Smart Glasses shown off in video

Xiaomi Smart Glasses shown off in video

MicroLED screen tech drives thinner and lighter smart specs
Facebook's smartglasses tech explained

Facebook's smartglasses tech explained

[Updated] We analyse what to expect from Facebook's AR push
The best smartglasses and AR specs

The best smartglasses and AR specs

It's life after Glass for these face gadgets
​AR and wearables in 2021

​AR and wearables in 2021

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

​New Snap Spectacles bring true AR

But they're not ready for prime time
Uncovered: Apple’s AR glasses plans

Uncovered: Apple’s AR glasses plans

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

Qualcomm unveils new smartglasses

AR is coming – just very very slowly
Oppo AR Glass 2021 unveiled

Oppo AR Glass 2021 unveiled

It's still a concept though, so will we actually see it in 2021?
Facebook joins the AR race

Facebook joins the AR race

But there's no word on when we'll see proper AR
North to focus on Focals 2.0

North to focus on Focals 2.0

The original augmented reality glasses are being replaced in 2020
Tilt Five's fun AR glasses

Tilt Five's fun AR glasses

The augmented reality gaming idea that raised over $1 million on Kickstarter
Future of AR smartglasses

Future of AR smartglasses

It’s still early days, but startups are paving the way for the future of mixed reality
Apple U1 chip and its future AR 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

Amazon Echo Frames first look

But who are they for?
North scans your face for Focals sizing

North scans your face for Focals sizing

The feature uses Apple's TrueDepth camera to take a scan for accurate sizing
Facebook, Ray-Ban working on smartglasses

Facebook, Ray-Ban working on smartglasses

The glasses won't reach customers before 2023, though
Apple AR headset evidence in iOS 13 build

Apple AR headset evidence in iOS 13 build

It looks like Apple still has an eye on making an AR wearable a reality
Snap unveils new Spectacles 3

Snap unveils new Spectacles 3

The next-gen smartglasses launch in November for $380
Samsung is exploring smart contact lenses

Samsung is exploring smart contact lenses

New patent filing details alternative AR plans
Apple AR glasses could be dead: Fine by me

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 glasses cancelled says report

Apple AR glasses cancelled says report

Project allegedly ditched over design and network issues
New Vuzix AR smartglasses are coming

New Vuzix AR smartglasses are coming

The startup looks set to launch a more traditional glasses design
Google Glass makes a return

Google Glass makes a return

But it's still all business
HoloLens 2 Developer Edition announced

HoloLens 2 Developer Edition announced

Microsoft's offering a cheaper monthly payment plan too
Problems solved by AR today

Problems solved by AR today

AR may be the tech of the future, but it's helping today
Apple AR specs could be unveiled this year

Apple AR specs could be unveiled this year

And other rumours and rumblings of the week
What HoloLens is used for

What HoloLens is used for

HoloLens is out there, but who's using it?
Microsoft HoloLens 2 first look

Microsoft HoloLens 2 first look

MWC 2019: It's built for business, but that's okay... for now
First look: Nreal mixed reality glasses

First look: Nreal mixed reality glasses

MWC 2019: We get real with Nreal's augmented reality specs
Microsoft HoloLens 2 officially unveiled

Microsoft HoloLens 2 officially unveiled

Everything you need to know about the next gen Holographic headset
Alleged Microsoft HoloLens 2 pics leak out

Alleged Microsoft HoloLens 2 pics leak out

This could be our first look at the next gen holographic headset
Employees protest HoloLens Army deal

Employees protest HoloLens Army deal

'As employees and shareholders we do not want to become war profiteers'
Magic Leap does fashion shows

Magic Leap does fashion shows

When MR and fashion merge as one
Microsoft drops big HoloLens 2 hint

Microsoft drops big HoloLens 2 hint

After years of waiting, the second generation headset is almost here
Huawei hints at unlikely smartglasses design

Huawei hints at unlikely smartglasses design

Name a more ridiculous concept, we'll wait
Merge: VR isn't dead

Merge: VR isn't dead

Talking to the secretly successful headset maker
AR startup Meta closes for business

AR startup Meta closes for business

Another big name from the AR world exits the building
Vuzix Blade smartglasses are now available

Vuzix Blade smartglasses are now available

CES 2019: The Alexa-enabled glasses are ready for action
Living with Vuzix Blade

Living with Vuzix Blade

Vuzix is courting some big names for its first consumer-ready glasses
Why Oculus Go was our VR pick of the year

Why Oculus Go was our VR pick of the year

How did Oculus Go win over Magic Leap?
North picks up Intel's AR patents

North picks up Intel's AR patents

North is on the move