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Microsoft's Flipgrid has received a number of features in preparation for the next school year, including automatic video transcription, Augmented Reality features, and new discussion tools.

Google Maps has received its much-anticipated Augmented Reality integration, while Incognito Mode is on its way.

The US Army has given a preview of its retrofitted IVAS HoloLens 2 systems that give soldiers multiple devices in one.

Apple's Augmented Reality headset may take the form of lightweight glasses, able to pair with an iPhone to provide AR overlays on the everyday world.

Apple's acquisition of Akonia Holographics seems to indicate a serious play for the Augmented Reality market, lining up with earlier rumors. The details of the deal are not known.

Facebook's Augmented Reality ads let users trial products on their face to drive user engagement in the News Feed. The feature is in testing for US users.

New details suggest that the company might be getting ready to add support for HoloLens-like viewing of 3D models to its application.

The Apple injury reports detail laser-based injuries that an inside source says could be from augmented reality goggles. It also suggests upcoming ski and snowboard tracking for the Apple Watch.

Lightform has strong Microsoft origins, pioneered by former researchers on IllumiRoom and RoomAlive. The product plans to bring interactive elements to real-world objects.

Two recently published Apple patents describe AR systems that can intelligently detect objects in the user's environment and overlay relevant information. The devices would use a depth sensing camera similar to that of the iPhone 7 Plus.

The top search engine firm has unveiled its new Beijing lab and signals a future in which phone cameras and AR could help users navigate the Internet.

As AR devices get smaller and battery life improves, Microsoft will seek to increase capabilities. A patent shows the company’s Object Tracking idea, which tracks objects in a mixed reality environment and relays data information to the user. Never lose keys or wallets again.

A Microsoft patent filing could solve the HoloLens field of view problem through combination with dynamically adjusting projections. The technology could combine several projectors to create a room scale experience.

The video features two HoloLens users engaging in a magic battle in a coffee shop while a third records. Though limited in functionality the demo highlights the collaborative features of HoloLens.

At its Windows 10 Creators Update event today, the company showed how Windows 10 is now designed to make augmented reality and virtual reality easy to use and accessible.

During Microsoft's Worldwide Partner Conference (WPC), Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella spoke with CNBC, discussing the release of Pokémon Go last week.

Microsoft has the augmented reality market sewn up at the moment, but slowly rivals devices to HoloLens are starting to be announced.

Redmond is expected to announce that the developer version of HoloLens is available for pre-order starting February 29th, with the device launching on March 30th.

While virtual reality and augmented reality are within the same technological sphere, they are different things, which means Microsoft’s HoloLens is different to products such as the Oculus Rift and Samsung Gear VR.

Apple has reportedly already presented its upcoming mixed reality headset but some employees think it lacks purpose.