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REVEALED: Augmented reality - The Real Truth

Augmented reality trails to bring prehistoric archaeology in Hebrides to life

AUGMENTED reality archaeology trails aiming to bring the history behind an island's prehistoric tombs and Norse inscriptions to life have been…

The National (Scotland)

Snap’s just launched AR specs, beating Meta to the punch – here’s what to know

You can project a 115in display in front of you, play AR games and view turn-by-turn directions in your vision

The Independent UK

Everything you need to know about Specs, Snap’s latest venture into augmented reality

Snap has positioned the glasses as a standalone AR device that overlays 3D digital content onto the real world, aiming to bridge the gap between lightweight smart glasses such as Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses, and bulkier mixed-reality headsets such as Apple Vision Pro.

The Economic Times

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Snap Specs are official, and they're a bold mash-up of Ray-Ban Metas and Apple Vision Pro — with a sky-high $2,200 price

Snap revealed its new Specs augmented reality glasses at AWE 2026. Here's what they offer.

Tom’s Guide

Snap Specs LIVE — $2,200 augmented reality smart glasses announced, along with availability and specs

Snap unveiled a consumer-facing version of its augmented reality smart glasses, called Snap Specs, at the AWE event in California today.

Tom’s Guide

Snap bets on AR glasses in post-smartphone race

Snap, the parent company of social network Snapchat, on Tuesday launched its Specs augmented reality glasses, a major bet by a struggling company to stake out ground in the post-smartphone era. Unveiled at the Augmented World Expo in Long Beach, California, the Specs are the first standalone augmented reality glasses…

The Economic Times

Pokémon Go data trained AI that could assist military drones in war zones

Location scans from the globally popular augmented reality game have helped train AI to recognise and interpret physical spaces

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PUBG-inspired mall battles: Chinese Gen Z turns shopping centres into real-life battlefields

Young people in China are transforming shopping malls into augmented reality battle royale gaming zones, inspired by popular titles like PUBG. Participants use dedicated technology to recreate video game mechanics in real-world mall spaces, engaging in physically demanding, team-based combat. This trend offers a new avenue for social interaction and…

The Economic Times

6 Best Family EVs In India That Changed Everything

Buying a family car in 2026 is no longer just about mileage or looks. Today, families want everything in one package comfort for parents, entertainment for children, huge boot space for vacations, strong safety ratings, low running costs, and technology that actually feels futuristic. That is exactly why electric cars…

MyLifeXP

How Augmented Reality Apps Are Driving Impulse Grocery Purchases

Using a smartphone in the grocery store usually involves checking a digital list or scanning a digital coupon. Retailers are now pushing boundaries by introducing immersive technologies right into the physical aisles. Shoppers are holding their phone cameras up to discover hidden promotions floating over the shelves. The gamification of…

Grocery Coupon Guide

Fact check: Are Pokémon GO players unwittingly helping to train AI?

The hit mobile game Pokémon GO has come under scrutiny following claims that images captured within the app may have been used to train AI systems developed by its creator, without players' consent. However, these images were not collected entirely without users’ awareness.

Euronews

Snap Inc. Stock Slumps Below $5.20 Amid Ongoing Pressure, Down 3-4% in Early Trading March 6

Snap Inc. (NYSE: SNAP) shares extended recent losses Friday, March 6, 2026, trading down around 3-4% in midday action to hover near $5.14, as the social media company grapples with persistent investor skepticism despite solid Q4 2025 results and ambitious augmented reality plans.

International Business Times

Snap back: How Snapchat is putting the AR in art at the Louvre

The Incredible Unknowns of the Louvre is using augmented reality to help people see museum masterpieces through fresh eyes

Evening Standard

Walk this way: French artist JR reveals plan to turn Pont Neuf bridge into a cave

French artist JR will transform Paris’ famous Pont Neuf bridge into a walk-through “cave” with sound and augmented reality in a tribute to artists Christo and Jeanne-Claude.

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Mobile Game Players Were Catching Pokémon On Epstein Island Forcing Company To Remove It

“Catching virtual monsters on the site of real ones.”

TechRadar

CES is clear: People want tech to improve their everyday lives

Every year, CES showcases the limitless potential of our industry, but this year, we moved away from proof-of-concepts and towards real-world applications.

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ONLINE GAMBLING TRENDS AND CONSUMER BEHAVIOR IN 2026.

Every year, casino operators come up with innovative ways to improve online casino experiences. In the past few years, for example, they have relied on emerging technologies, such as augmented reality and haptic feedback, to make their games feel more realistic to players. And in 2026, the best online casinos…

PC Gamer

Good news and good news: Meta is reportedly hard at work on the Quest 4 and has delayed its mixed reality glasses to 2027

Just throw a couple billion more into the MR pit.

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Shoei’s GT 3-Air Smart Augmented Reality Helmet Is Finally Here, Expect High Demand

Pre-orders are open for the Shoei GT-Air Smart helmet, which uses augmented reality technology from EyeLights to make phone mounts a thing of the past.

TechRadar

Unveiling MPEG-I: The next generation of VR and AR audio

How the newly finalized MPEG-I immersive audio standard is bringing true, six-degrees-of-freedom sound to virtual and augmented reality.

International Business Times

Meta Glasses 2025: The Future of Smart Glasses AR and Immersive Reality

Meta Glasses 2025 revolutionize smart eyewear with advanced AR features, Neural Band control, and Meta AI integration for next-level augmented reality experiences.

Creative Bloq

New “Canva of AR” iPhone app aims to make augmented reality design easy

Trace wants to fill the space left by Adobe Aero.

Tom’s Guide

Android XR — here’s how it’s different than VR headsets

Learn how Android XR merges AI, virtual reality, and augmented reality to create a smarter, more connected immersive experience.

Benzinga

Mark Zuckerberg Bets Big On Smart Glasses, Calls Meta's Wearables 'Extremely Profitable' Long-Term Play

On Wednesday, Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) CEO Mark Zuckerberg addressed investor concerns about the profitability of the company's growing wearables business during the third-quarter earnings, saying Meta's investment in smart glasses and augmented reality devices could eventually turn into "an extremely profitable business."

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Shaping Tomorrow’s Entertainment: Technology at the Core of Online Experiences

Modern technologies are transforming the landscape of online entertainment faster than ever before. As digital platforms evolve, the convergence of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) is redefining how users engage with content.

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