Augmented reality (AR) adds digital information to the real world. In contrast, virtual reality (VR) creates a completely new digitized environment. Augmented reality is easily accessible and ...

Augmented reality and virtual reality are about a lot more than playing games on the couch. The companies Fast Company is honoring in this category reflect that, with AR and VR tools for medicine, ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. Virtual reality and augmented reality are two closely-related terms ...

Virtual reality (VR) has a long history, with many false starts and retrenchments, from the Nintendo Power Glove to Second Life to Magic Leap. Augmented reality (AR) actually goes even further back, ...

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Advancements in computer technologies have enabled architects to model their designs with precision and detail. Augmented reality technologies have helped the industry leap ahead, giving practitioners ...

Remember the old days, when we had to shop for glasses in a tiny showroom in our optician’s office that only offered a limited selection? You’d get your prescription from your doctor, then start ...

Last year, we got a much better look at the role that mixed-reality products could play in post-pandemic life. Mixed reality (XR) in its various forms—including virtual reality and augmented ...