Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a significant increase in virtual interactions and so, to continue providing the best service, Facebook is expanding its AI-based augmented reality (AR) initiative. 

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It is rumoured that Apple are planning to develop Augmented Reality (AR) contact lenses, although it is clearly a somewhat distant product considering Apple’s AR wearables are still to be released.

Oakland University has recently announced that it is collaborating with the College for Creative Studies as well as a group of regional industry partners to found an Augmented Reality Center (ARC) which will be based at the Oakland University’s School of Engineering and Computer Science.

Chip developers Qualcomm have released a new reference design for augmented reality glasses, an AR ‘Smart Viewer’ which can tether to a smartphone or PC via a USB-C.

One of the most fascinating parts of history is discovering long-extinct creatures. From the creatures who lived as fossil form to those whose descendants continue to roam the Earth today. As we unfortunately can’t travel back in time 500 million years to see these extinct creatures, a new augmented reality app brings their habitats into our homes.

Mixed reality glasses company Nreal, have announced its plans to expand to the U.S. and Europe in Q2 of 2021. 

Earlier this February, the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office officially granted Apple a patent which related to their mixed reality (XR) system, including a head mounted display (HMD) and a base station which could be a Mac, iPhone/iPad or game console to play VR content and more.