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Microsoft Responds to HoloLens Military Training Concerns (Update)

By Nathaniel Mott

Microsoft employees demanded the cancellation of a U.S. Army contract through which the HoloLens augmented reality headset would be used to train soldiers.

Qualcomm, LG Uplus Partner With Nreal Light to Bring 5G to Mixed Reality

By Scharon Harding

MR sunglasses nreal light announced compatibility with LG's new 5G smartphone and 5G devices running the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 platform.

Microsoft Announces $3,500 HoloLens 2

By Kevin Carbotte

Microsoft today revealed the HoloLens 2 for $3,500.

New App Lets You Watch, Taunt AR-Clad Friends You Race in Space

By Scharon Harding

Hyperspeed, a free mobile gaming app for iOS and Android launched today. The game lets you wear an AR mask and speak to and hear opponents as you race spaceships on a cosmic racetrack.

Microsoft Patents Hint at Wider FOV, Other Improvements to HoloLens 2

By Nathaniel Mott

Two new Microsoft patents describe various improvements to augmented reality headsets that bear more than a passing resemblance to the HoloLens.

Lego Unites AR, Physical Play and Ghost Hunting With New Hidden Side Line

By Scharon Harding

Today, Lego announced Hidden Side, a line of playsets coming this summer about a haunted school children must exorcise using both AR and their actual hands.

Vuzix Blade Smart Glasses Review: AR Fun Over Fashion

By Scharon Harding

Google Maps With AR Rolls Out to Some Testers

By Nathaniel Mott

Google is rolling out the augmented reality feature in Google Maps that it teased in May 2018--but only to the service's most devoted "Local Guides."

Apple Met With AR Companies at CES 2019 (Report)

By Nathaniel Mott

Apple employees reportedly met with several waveguide tech-makers at CES 2019.

Lego AR Playgrounds Hands-On: Great AR, Mediocre Gameplay

By Avram Piltch

Lego's AR-powered Ninjago game offers impressive special effects, but it gets frustrating after a few minutes.

Battle Robot GEIO Is Ruthless Against AR Foes

By Scharon Harding

Robots, virtual violence and augmented reality (AR)—we’re having all the fun these days. GEIO, a battle robot from China's GJS Robot, is getting souped up with AR.

I Wouldn’t Mind Watching My Shows on This Mixed Reality Headset

By Scharon Harding

AR Smart Glasses Go CPU-Free With New DigiLens Crystal

By Scharon Harding

DigiLens announces DigiLens Crystal, new AR smartglasses weighing less than three ounces and priced at under $499.

Vuzix Blade AR Smart Glasses Hands On: Amazon Alexa, Video & Other Clever Uses

By Scharon Harding

North Acquires Intel Vaunt AR Patents, Tech

By Nathaniel Mott

North has purchased the patents and technology behind Intel's Vaunt AR glasses, which never made it to market, for an undisclosed sum.

Lego AR Playgrounds Game Brings Your Bricks to Life

By Avram Piltch

Using the power of Apple's ARKit, a new Lego app can turn your physical brick sets into video games.

Can Focals Prescription Specs Actually Make Smart Glasses Cool?

By Scharon Harding

North’s new Focals smart glasses look and act like prescription glasses. Plus, app activity is only visible to the wearer.

Sennheiser Announces $250 Magic Leap-Approved AR Headphones

By Nathaniel Mott

Sennheiser's new AMBEO AR One in-ear headphones were designed to complement the Magic Leap One Creator Edition headset that debuted in August.

Apple Digs Deeper Into AR With Akonia Holographics Buy

By Nathaniel Mott

Apple reportedly acquired Akonia Holographics, which has been working on well-performing, transparent and low-cost displays for AR headsets.

Magic Leap One Creator Edition Available Now

By Kevin Carbotte

Following years of hype and anticipation, Magic Leap’s Creator Edition is finally available. The company is now taking orders for its mixed reality lightfield headset.