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Apple’s mixed-reality headset could be delayed yet again

Apple’s mixed-reality headset looks to be one of its most exciting products ever, but it’s apparently been delayed again, this time potentially until 2023.
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Apple’s mixed reality headset could be as powerful as the MacBook Pro

Apple’s upcoming mixed reality headset could use two beefy chips, a 96W charger, and be more powerful than previously expected, according to a new report.
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The metaverse is ‘off limits’ for Apple’s upcoming VR headset

Apple does not want its upcoming mixed reality headset to offer a completely virtual world that shuts off users in the metaverse, according to a new report.
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Apple’s AR headset could now come with 3 immersive displays

A new rumor has claimed Apple’s mixed reality headset will come with three displays instead of two, potentially dealing up an even more immersive experience.
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What does the metaverse mean for smart homes?

The metaverse will redefine how people use and interact with the internet and augmented realities. But will it affect smart home tech? Here's what we think.
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Apple’s new AR headset may use Face ID technology to track hand gestures

Apple is working on an AR headset that may offer unprecedented realism. A new report says it will use Face ID technology to track hand gestures.
Apple VR Headset Concept by Antonio De Rosa

New report indicates that Apple’s two secret projects are its ‘next big thing’

It’s an open secret that Apple is working on a mixed reality headset. But now, it looks like the company also has a second-generation version in the works.
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Microsoft and Samsung could team up on new AR headset

Microsoft and Samsung are rumored to be working together on a new augmented reality headset for launch in 2024.
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As others hype up VR and the metaverse, Valve may be backing away

Valve may be ready to hand Meta the VR crown and refocus on the Steam Deck instead.
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What is the metaverse? A deep dive into the ‘future of the internet’

What exactly is the metaverse, where did it start, and where is it going? In this article, we'll dive deep into the concept and the future of the metaverse.
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Meta believes VR haptic gloves could unlock the future of the metaverse

Meta, formerly known as Facebook, has shared its vision for the future of feeling sensations in VR.
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Siduri Wines blends wine and tech in the ultimate sweepstakes experience

Wine tasting or drinking can be dry. Siduri Wines believes it should be more fun and exciting, so every bottle comes with a unique tech experience via AR.
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Snap partners with Camo app creator to bring AR streaming to your phone

Snap Inc. and Camo have joined together to make augmented reality streaming a feature with the new Camera Kit.
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Apple’s smart glasses could feature futuristic projection tech

Apple could one day release a pair of smart glasses that projects images directly onto the wearer’s retina, according to a recently granted patent.
NASA astronaut and Expedition 65 Flight Engineer Megan McArthur wears the specialized Sidekick headset and tests using augmented reality aboard the International Space Station.

Astronauts on the ISS are using augmented reality apps to help with repairs

Astronauts on the ISS are testing out a new Augmented Reality (AR) system which can help in the inspection and maintenance of station equipment.
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How to earn more gold in The Witcher: Monster Slayer

Players can spend gold on new weapons, armor, and items while out on their Witching adventure. But how do you earn more gold in The Witcher: Monster Slayer?
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Meet the Illuminarium: The multisensory theater that makes IMAX look prehistoric

In addition to sights and sounds, the interactive Illuminarium exhibit can also produce specific smells, vibrations, and environmental sensations like wind.
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Apple AR headset reportedly delayed after being a no-show at WWDC

After being a no-show at WWDC, Apple's AR headset is reportedly delayed till the second quarter of 2022.
Apple VR Headset Concept by Antonio De Rosa

Apple’s rumored AR headset may have been hiding in plain sight all along

Could it be that a lot of Apple’s recent tech has been made with one eye on its mixed-reality headset? If so, apparently no one realized it at the time.
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How crowdsourced lidar could give your car X-ray-like superpowers

Currently, self-driving cars can only see as far ahead as their onboard sensors can scan. But what if they could use the sensors in the car ahead of them too?
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The design of Oakley’s new Kato eyewear is so crazy, it needs an AR introduction

Oakley's Kato eyewear has an unusual design that's part snowboarding googles, part Batman's cowl. The brand used augmented reality to introduce the sunglasses.
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Apple mixed-reality headset will reportedly launch in ‘the next several months’

Apple’s mixed-reality headset could be announced within the next few months, finally giving us a glimpse of the much-rumored product before the year is out.
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Apple’s mixed reality headset could be half the weight of other headsets

According to a new report, Apple’s rumored mixed-reality headset could have an incredibly low weight compared to rivals, potentially giving it a huge advantage.
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Pokémon Go creators announce Pikmin augmented-reality game

Following their huge success with Pokémon Go, Nintendo and Niantic have finally gotten around to collaborating on another augmented-reality game.
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The future of surgery: AR, VR, and virtual learning will upend modern medicine

Hololens is like a smartphone for surgery, allowing doctors to collaborate, communicate, and plan procedures more efficiently. And it's only the beginning.
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Apple analyst suggests launch date for its rumored mixed-reality headset

A respected analyst with contacts in Apple's supply chain has forecasted launch dates for the tech firm's rumored mixed-reality headset and two other products.
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Microsoft unveils Mesh, and with James Cameron, dives into mixed reality

At Microsoft Ignite, Avatar and Titanic director James Cameron joined Microsoft for a fully virtual tech conference featuring holoports, a new Mesh, and more.
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Hands-on with Microsoft Mesh: I handed someone a whale shark, and it was awesome

Microsoft has unveiled Mesh, a cross-technology platform that lets app developers build persistent virtual environments. Thanks to Hololens, I tested it out.
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The Future of Vision: Augmented reality contact lenses will make you bionic

Smart contact lenses are finally becoming a reality. And the future of this intriguing technology is nothing like what you might expect.  
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Leak reveals Samsung Glasses Lite, an upcoming Apple Glasses AR competitor

Samsung has apparently joined Apple in working on an upcoming pair of augmented reality glasses, according to a new leak from Twitter user WalkingCat.
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Apple’s first VR headset could have dual 8K displays and an eye-watering price

Apple never does things on the cheap, but its rumored virtual reality headset is expensive even for its lofty standards. Better start pinching the pennies.
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Apple VR headset in the works, AR glasses coming later

Apple has a virtual reality headset in the works with premium features and a high price tag, according to a report. It is expected to launch as soon as 2022.
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The future of reality: Next-Gen AR smartglasses make Google Glass look quaint

Augmented reality glasses have been progressing slowly over the past few years. Now, at CES 2021, they're finally at a point where they don't look so weird.
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Lenovo’s ThinkReality AR glasses can project virtual desktops into your eyes

Lenovo has announced the ThinkReality A3 smart glasses, which can project up to five virtual screens in your vision for the ultimate multi-monitor setup.