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The Continuing Saga of Focals by North

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Focals by North In October 2018, the Kitchener, OT based company North, introduced a consumer AR glasses called Focals. Detractors dismissed the Focals as just another re-spin of Google Glass, with the Verge dubbing it a ‘smartwatch for your face’. But, alas, there was a fatal flaw?—?the So is that the end of the story? Perhaps not.

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How Will Xiaomi’s AR Smart Glasses Square Up with Rivals?

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Chinese electronics manufacturer Xiaomi has debuted its Wireless AR Glass Discovery Edition, leading to the company’s first-ever wireless augmented reality (AR) smart glasses. These allow users to swipe virtual pages in manuals and eBooks, exit apps, navigate maps, and other controls.

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What to Expect from Apple in the AR/VR Space

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While Apple fans have long been waiting for Apple to launch its own augmented and virtual reality ( AR/VR ) wearables, and despite many competitors already presenting market-ready AR glasses and VR headsets , there are still more questions than answers around what Apple’s AR/VR first product will look like.

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