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Apple's ARKit 2 Is a Leap Forward, But Something's Missing

By Mark Spoonauer published

The promise of shared AR experiences in ARKit is exciting, but Apple still has a long way to go towards making augmented reality more than a novelty.

Google Just Showed Me the Future of AR (Hint: It's Not Solitary)

By Philip Michaels published

A change to Google's ARCore tools means developers can build apps where you'll be able to see the same virtual images on your phone that others are seeing on theirs.

Star Wars: Jedi Challenges Review - It’s Lightsaber Bliss

By Sherri L. Smith published

Star Wars: Jedi Challenges offers hours of fun with a lightsaber replica and smartphone-powered AR headset, though the tracking could be better.

Apple Has AR/VR Headset in Works (Report)

By Sherri L. Smith published

Apple is working on a headset to support both augmented and virtual reality and launch sometime in 2020, according to a report.

How Smart Is Bixby on Galaxy S9? Here's Our Report Card

By Adam Ismail published

Samsung has upgraded Bixby, but how well does it perform? We tested its ability to recognize objects, translate phrases in other languages and follow directions.

Toshiba Launches Windows-Powered AR Glasses for Business

By Avram Piltch published

A new headset from Toshiba lets business users share their point of view, make Skype calls or read documents in the field.

Bose's AR Glasses Finally Make Augmented Reality Cool

By Henry T. Casey published

Bose's mind-blowing AR glasses can play you music and show you around town -- and they look cool, to boot.

Google ARCore Expands: Will Your Phone Support It?

By Henry T. Casey published

Google's new technology puts Android in the augmented reality race, even as Apple pushes the envelope with iOS 11's ARKit.

Magic Leap: Everything You Need to Know

By Michael Andronico published

Magic Leap promises game-changing mixed-reality experiences. But what is the technology, and how does it work?

No Glassholes: Intel's New Smart Specs Ditch Camera

By Sherri L. Smith published

Intel's new Vaunt smart glasses use lasers to project images right into your eyes, and they are designed to be very simple.

What Is Apple's ARKit? Everything You Need to Know

By Caitlin McGarry published

iOS 11 will bring augmented-reality experiences to iPhones and iPads. Here's what we know about Apple's AR plans so far.

Bike to the Future: Solos Smart Cycling Glasses Use AR

By Avram Piltch published

These $499 Smart Glasses feature an AR screen that puts your heart rate, distance and other key stats right in your field of view.

Never Forget a Face, Miss a Fact with ThirdEye's X1 Smart Glasses

By Avram Piltch published

This augmented reality headset uses object recognition to identify people and places, then imposes important information on your field of view.

8 Biggest Tech Trends to Watch at CES 2018

By Mark Spoonauer published

From over-the-air wireless power and AI breakthroughs to killer new augmented reality apps, these are the top tech trends to watch for in 2018.

Pixie Point Review: Use AR to Find Your Keys

By Philip Michaels published

Pixie Point stands out from other key finders by using augmented reality to help track down missing items. But the process is more involved than it needs to be.

The Music Stops for Google's Project Tango

By Philip Michaels published

In a tweet, Google announced it would end support for Tango in March to focus its AR efforts on the ARCore software development tools.

Google’s Star Wars AR Stickers Are Here: How to Use Them

By Adam Ismail published

You'll need a Pixel or Pixel 2 running Android 8.1 to feel the force of Star Wars in augmented reality form.

All Mixed Up: I Spent 8 Weird Hours Wearing Microsoft’s New Headset

By Andrew E. Freedman published

The Cliff House in Windows 10 Mixed Reality lets you use apps and programs, but it's not suited for doing actual work.

Acer Mixed Reality Headset Review: It’s Empty in Here

By Sherri L. Smith published

The Acer Window Mixed Reality AH101 Headset offers an easy plug-and-play setup and a comfortable design, but it suffers from a small selection of apps, along with some tracking issues.

The Star Wars AR Headset Let Me Live Out My Jedi Fantasies

By Sherri L. Smith published

The Star Wars Jedi Challenges headset delivers the most realistic lightsaber-battle experience ever right to your living room.

Tim Cook Talks Apple AR Glasses for First Time

By Mark Spoonauer published

Apple CEO Tim Cook says that technology doesn't exist to do AR glasses "in a quality way," but he also says most tech challenges can be solved.

Has Time Run Out for Virtual Reality?

By Sherri L. Smith published

Despite an array of compelling headsets, the clock is ticking for VR to resonate with the masses, and augmented reality is already stealing VR's thunder.

Google's Pixel 2 Event: What to Expect and How to Watch

By Michael Andronico published

From two new Pixel 2 phones and a new Google Home Mini to a high-end Chromebook, here's everything Google is expected to announce.

Samsung's Mixed Reality Headset Hands-On: Premium Sight and Sound

By Philip Michaels published

Samsung's HMD Odyssey is joining Microsoft's array of mixed reality headsets as we get closer to the Oct. 17 launch of the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.

Chalk Is the AR App I’ve Been Waiting For

By Henry T. Casey published

Great for providing remote tech support, Chalk is a clever augmented-reality video calling app that lets you draw right on the other caller’s field of view.

Dr. Panda Plus Home Designer: Augmented Reality for Kids

By Avram Piltch published

Dr. Panda Plus Home Designer lets kids use augmented reality and their coloring skills to create and learn.

What Does iPhone 8 Mean For AR? Not Much Without Better Apps

By Sherri L. Smith published

The iPhone 8 and ARKit could finally usher in the age of augmented reality, but the content needs to catch up to the gee-whiz tech.

I Just Fought Kylo Ren Using Lenovo's Star Wars AR Headset

By Philip Michaels published

The $199 Jedi Challenges includes a Mirage AR headset from Lenovo, a lightsaber-shaped controller and a tracking beacon to place you right in the middle of the Star Wars universe.

Here's How Qualcomm Will Improve Your Smartphone's Camera

By Philip Michaels published

Qualcomm is showing off its next-generation image signal processor for its mobile processing platform, which will feature improved iris detection and better depth-sensing.

You Can Get the Asus Zenfone AR from Verizon for $648

By Sherri L. Smith published

We now know how much Asus's VR- and AR-powered phone will cost, as the $648 ZenFone AR goes on sale exclusively at Verizon.