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Where's the most anticipated AR headset in years, Magic Leap?
Where's the most anticipated AR headset in years, Magic Leap?
One of the most talked about startups of 2018 was the controversial Magic Leap. The company's new type of augmented reality headset was hoped ...... 09 Dec 2019
Firefox to be released for HoloLens 2
Firefox to be released for HoloLens 2
Microsoft just released their second-generation augmented reality (or mixed reality, depending on who you ask) device. The HoloLens 2 will become ...... 25 Feb 2019
Microsoft revealed HoloLens 2 with improved FOV and resolution
Microsoft revealed HoloLens 2 with improved FOV and resolution
Microsoft has unveiled their second-generation augmented reality goggles at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. HoloLens 2 was made official ...... 25 Feb 2019
Apple's new privacy settings at odds with web VR
Apple's new privacy settings at odds with web VR
Apple is about to release a new version of its mobile operating system iOS. It's going to add some hotly anticipated features, including a new ...... 06 Feb 2019
HoloLens inventor leaves Apple, where does that leave Apple AR glasses?
HoloLens inventor leaves Apple, where does that leave Apple AR glasses?
Most tech companies are looking for ways to extend the customers' reality in one way or another. Whether it is virtual, augmented, or mixed ...... 05 Feb 2019
Analyst: Apple introducing a next-gen Face ID by 2020
Analyst: Apple introducing a next-gen Face ID by 2020
With ARKit Apple has cemented itself as one of the players in the alternative reality race. Apple's implementation, as is suggested by the API ...... 07 Nov 2018
Mozilla releases a virtual reality browser, Firefox Reality
Mozilla releases a virtual reality browser, Firefox Reality
Firefox might not be on the top of the world anymore, or hasn't been for years now, but they are trying all kinds of tricks to turn the ship. ...... 20 Sep 2018
Apple buys holographic display manufacturer, AR glasses on the way?
Apple buys holographic display manufacturer, AR glasses on the way?
Behind the closed doors there are a lot of things Apple is developing. However, the company is super secretive and careful about their upcoming ...... 30 Aug 2018
Augmented Reality headset Magic Leap now available for $2,295
Augmented Reality headset Magic Leap now available for $2,295
Perhaps the most hyped Virtual, and by Virtual I mean Augmented, Reality headset, Magic Leap, ever has been released to the public. However, ...... 08 Aug 2018
Hyped AR startup Magic Leap talks price
Hyped AR startup Magic Leap talks price
Last year a new virtual reality, or more aptly Augmented Reality, startup was introduced. The company calls itself Magic Leap and has been developing ...... 15 Feb 2018
Apple developing an augmented reality headset to compete with HoloLens and others
Apple developing an augmented reality headset to compete with HoloLens and others
It's no secret that Apple, among other tech giants, is very interested about virtual and augmented reality. Their ARKit, which stands for Augmented ...... 08 Nov 2017
Apple hires NASA AR specialist
Apple hires NASA AR specialist
Apple has hired former NASA employee Jeff Norris, Bloomberg reports. Norris founded Mission Operations Innovation Office that was working under ...... 25 Apr 2017
New York Times acquires a VR company
New York Times acquires a VR company
Newspaper company The New York Times has acquired VR firm Fake Love as the company looks to expand its offerings. 14 Aug 2016
Lego Fusion let's you build your toy in real life and play with them in virtual worlds
Lego Fusion let's you build your toy in real life and play with them in virtual worlds
The Lego Group has announced a new product line within their hugely popular Lego brand, Lego Fusion, that allows you to play with the new toys you just built in virtual worlds and games. 21 Jun 2014 - 5 comments
Google selects only 8000 people to be able to buy Google Glass
Google selects only 8000 people to be able to buy Google Glass
Google's augmented reality glasses, Google Glass, will only have 8000 users this year 28 Mar 2013 - 4 comments
Google Glass to cost under $1500 when it launches this year
Google Glass to cost under $1500 when it launches this year
Will also tether from your Android or iPhone 24 Feb 2013 - 5 comments
     

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