augmented reality (AR)
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
Google Pixel 3a review: A budget-friendly behemoth
Google Pixel 3a review: A budget-friendly behemoth
This mid-range dazzler is even better than the original Pixel 3
7 May 2019
Dynamics 365 update sees HoloLens rolled out to businesses
Dynamics 365 update sees HoloLens rolled out to businesses
October release will allow businesses to make the most of new AI and mixed reality apps
19 Sep 2018
VR and AR expected to be mainstream in businesses by 2021
VR and AR expected to be mainstream in businesses by 2021
Augmented reality is the most useful to businesses compared to virtual reality, Capgemini reports
10 Sep 2018
Apple snaps-up AR lenses startup
Apple snaps-up AR lenses startup
The company's patents could be used in apple's first AR product launching next year
31 Aug 2018
Toshiba smart glasses aim to aid warehouse staff
Toshiba smart glasses aim to aid warehouse staff
“Pick-by-vision” assisted reality could improve workflow in industrial environments
11 Jul 2018
HTC Vive Pro hands-on review: Ready, player one?
HTC Vive Pro hands-on review: Ready, player one?
HTC’s bleeding-edge VR headset demands a high cost for entry
10 Apr 2018
Google sinks $14.5m into shared-AR startup Blue Vision Labs
Google sinks $14.5m into shared-AR startup Blue Vision Labs
The money will help the startup create group Pokemon Go-style experiences
19 Mar 2018
Intel 'selling majority stake in AR glasses business'
Intel 'selling majority stake in AR glasses business'
The company is looking for additional investment ahead of new product launch
2 Feb 2018
AFC Bournemouth builds AI chatbot to interact with fans
AFC Bournemouth builds AI chatbot to interact with fans
CherryBot interacts with supporters depending on how they're feeling
4 Jan 2018