augmented reality (AR)
Patent shows Apple is working on improving iPhone’s AR capabilities
Patent shows Apple is working on improving iPhone’s AR capabilities
The move aligns with the company's recent AR startup acquisitions
22 Jun 2021
Nextech AR and Microsoft aim to bring augmented reality to university classrooms
Nextech AR and Microsoft aim to bring augmented reality to university classrooms
Virtual platform lets students pinch, zoom, and rotate course equipment to make learning more immersive
3 Jun 2021
Acer's ConceptD laptops feature glasses-free 3D technology
Acer's ConceptD laptops feature glasses-free 3D technology
SpatialLabs tracks head and eye positions to create content that "floats" in front of the display
28 May 2021
NHS to digitise coronavirus testing with new Scandit deal
NHS to digitise coronavirus testing with new Scandit deal
The announcement of the deal comes days after UK gov pitch for twice-weekly rapid testing
8 Apr 2021
Microsoft signs $22bn deal to supply US Army with HoloLens devices
Microsoft signs $22bn deal to supply US Army with HoloLens devices
The custom-made augmented reality (AR) headsets will be used both in training and in combat scenarios
1 Apr 2021
Facebook reveals wrist-based hardware for augmented reality
Facebook reveals wrist-based hardware for augmented reality
The social network is working on a wearable prototype that uses haptic technology
19 Mar 2021
Apple hardware chief steps down to focus on mysterious project
Apple hardware chief steps down to focus on mysterious project
Dan Riccio could be shifting roles to head up Apple's rumoured AR headset or automotive projects
26 Jan 2021
Lenovo unveils ThinkPad X12 Detachable and AR smart glasses
Lenovo unveils ThinkPad X12 Detachable and AR smart glasses
The PC maker showcases ThinkReality smart glasses and a slew of new laptops on the first day of CES 2021
11 Jan 2021
Why AR, not VR, is the next big thing in business
Why AR, not VR, is the next big thing in business
It may be in its infancy, but augmented reality is already more transformative than virtual reality
31 Oct 2020
Google Glass now supports Meet video calls
Google Glass now supports Meet video calls
New integration is available in beta for Enterprise Edition 2 of Google Glass
15 Oct 2020
IT Pro 20/20: The future of augmentation
IT Pro 20/20: The future of augmentation
The ninth issue of IT Pro 20/20 looks at our changing relationship with augmentation technology
30 Sep 2020
Bose shuts down its augmented reality program
Bose shuts down its augmented reality program
Company cites a lack of demand for Frames smart glasses
17 Jun 2020
Scandit raises $80 million in Series C funding
Scandit raises $80 million in Series C funding
The latest funding round will help accelerate Scandit’s global expansion
26 May 2020
Microsoft poaches ex-Apple exec to lead mixed reality hardware division
Microsoft poaches ex-Apple exec to lead mixed reality hardware division
Ruben Caballero spent 14 years with Apple and will now work on Microsoft's HoloLens and AI projects
7 Apr 2020
Mixed Reality: How to augment your IT
Mixed Reality: How to augment your IT
Augmented reality has been rapidly maturing. How will this technology transform businesses?
24 Mar 2020
Google Glass now being sold directly through resellers
Google Glass now being sold directly through resellers
The Glass Enterprise Edition 2 can be purchased from $999, but there are still no plans to distribute in the UK
5 Feb 2020
Microsoft patents next-gen cooling tech for foldables and HoloLens
Microsoft patents next-gen cooling tech for foldables and HoloLens
Several new designs outline systems in which heat feeds through vapour chambers embedded into displays
29 Nov 2019
BT demos 5G connected ambulance to reduce A&E waiting times
BT demos 5G connected ambulance to reduce A&E waiting times
Trained doctors can guide paramedics through procedures and beam instructions through to AR headsets
15 Nov 2019
Hololens 2 has officially started shipping to customers
Hololens 2 has officially started shipping to customers
Microsoft will first fullfil preorders before ramping up production in time for Christmas
7 Nov 2019
Seeing double: The rise of the digital twin
Seeing double: The rise of the digital twin
Industrial giants are pioneering the use of this technology to optimise maintenance, improve operations and generate cost savings
21 Oct 2019
How data keeps the Tour de France running
How data keeps the Tour de France running
Cloud, machine learning and edge computing are driving the competition's digital transformation and fan engagement
1 Aug 2019
Why AR doesn't belong in the operating theatre
Why AR doesn't belong in the operating theatre
Despite the spiel from tech companies, augmented reality can create more problems in professional situations than it solves
31 May 2019
Google Glass reborn with its second enterprise-ready model
Google Glass reborn with its second enterprise-ready model
The latest in the line of AR headsets gets some significant spec upgrades but retains its original design
21 May 2019