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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.

Meta seeks partnership with Magic Leap to help develop future AR headsets

Meta and Magic Leap partnership in the works

The pair are said to be in early talks over a deal
Apple VR/AR headset: Everything we know so far about the mixed-reality project

Apple VR/AR headset: Everything we know

Updated: We're now just a few weeks from the potential unveiling
Apple trademarks 'xrOS' ahead of mixed-reality headset's WWDC unveiling

Apple files trademark for 'xrOS' platform

The operating system's name appears in the company's signature font
Apple's headset said to 'far exceed' rivals - but production delays are looking likely

Apple's headset said to 'far exceed' rivals

Latest report corroborates 'experimental' headset's arrival at WWDC 2023
Supply chain leak suggests Apple's mixed-reality headset is in final stages of production

Apple headset in final stages of production

The new report backs up the notion of an unveiling at WWDC 2023
Apple's VR/AR headset will center around sports viewing, gaming and VR workouts

Apple headset will focus on sports viewing and gaming

Report suggests Apple will even tweak iPad apps for the new platform
Best smart glasses and AR specs 2023: Tested picks from Snap, Meta and Amazon

Best smart glasses and AR spectacles

Step into the future with these face gadgets
Apple confirms WWDC dates for June - and drops a big mixed-reality headset hint

Apple confirms WWDC event for June

The annual conference is expected the be when Apple debuts the new platform
Apple gives executives a sneak peek of its mixed reality headset ahead of launch

Apple demos mixed-reality headset ahead of launch

The upcoming device was reportedly previewed in the Steve Jobs Theater
Vuzix CEO reveals the key to smartglasses success

Vuzix CEO reveals the key to smartglasses success

The company has its best Q1 in 27 years as people embrace smartglasses
Sketchy leak gives us our first look at Apple mixed-reality headset parts

Leak shows off Apple Reality Pro parts

Feast your eyes on some potential Reality Pro components
Apple CEO Tim Cook pushes MR headset launch despite concerns from designers

Tim Cook pushes Apple headset launch for 2023

New report hints at internal battle regarding Apple's launch strategy
Nreal leads AR specs as smartglasses show signs of life outside enterprise

Nreal leads AR specs race

But the market is still extremely small
Meta plans proper AR glasses with 'neural interface' for 2027

Meta wearables roadmap for AR and smartwatches revealed

Full plans for wearables revealed in leak
We need to talk about smartglasses

We need to talk about smartglasses

MWC 2023: An afternoon trialling smartglasses left us cold
Xiaomi reveals wireless AR smartglasses, complete with 'retina-level' display

Xiaomi reveals wireless AR smartglasses

But the Wireless AR Glass Discovery Edition is just a concept for now
Samsung Galaxy Ring edges closer - and leak suggests it could be joined by AR glasses

Galaxy Ring and Galaxy Glasses filing surfaces

We could see Samsung unveil the all-new wearables later this year
Apple Reality Pro may offer offer air typing - and you won't need to pair an iPhone to use it

Apple Reality Pro will feature in-air typing

The text input feature is reportedly being tested on some internal prototypes
Apple working with Foxconn on a cheaper AR/VR headset

Apple working on a cheaper VR headset 

A second headset is in the works
This Google patent shows how we'll buy future AR smartglasses

Google patents AR smartglasses fit service 

Google’s smartglasses fitting patent could be key to AR adoption
Vuzix talks up ChatGPT for Ultralite smartglasses

Vuzix talks up Chat GPT potential for its Ultralite smartglasses

AI could be the missing piece for smartglasses
Apple's mixed-reality headset is reportedly delayed until WWDC 2023 in June

Apple Reality Pro unveiling delayed until WWDC

The postponement follows strong suggestions of an April unveiling
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
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