Snapchat have launched the new feature, Local Lenses, which is one of the first large scale, persistent and collaborative uses of Augmented Reality to date.

The US Army has showcased the first Augmented Reality goggles designed for service dogs, which will allow them to receive orders from a distance. The Augmented Reality technology was developed by the company Command Sight, which is managed by the US Army Research Laboratory. 

In this week's weekly round up of Augmented Reality news, we look at world renowned k-pop group BTS’ upcoming online concert which plans to feature Augmented Reality throughout the performance, Facebook Messenger’s new Augmented Reality experiences which aim to make your messages and video calls spooktacular throughout the month of October as well as Google’s recent launch of Persistent Cloud Anchors. All of this and more. Here's what happened, this week in AR.

Last year, Google previewed persistent Cloud Anchors which can be tied to a specific location and allow information to be permanently overlaid over the real world. With the recent upgrade ARCore 1.20, it has officially launched with a number of apps already taking advantage. Meanwhile, Google has recently showcased Earth Cloud Anchors.

Due to the Coronavirus pandemic, trick or treating and Halloween parties may be cancelled this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t have some spooky fun.

A new cross-border company, Ulster Touring Opera, has just launched and is based in Belfast Ireland. The company’s aim is to bring world class performances of famous works to audiences in the nine countries which collectively make up the region of Ulster.

Google is expanding its features within the Live View, the Augmented Reality mode of Google Maps which lets you see directions as visual overlays over the real world through your smartphone camera as information is captured through your mobile camera’s viewfinder. 

Augmented Reality has found a new role in the hobbies and collectables market as technology toy developer AR Discs have created a new partnership with Universal DreamWorks.