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Hands-On with Magic Leap 2

ARVR

Magic Leap is in the midst of a notable turnaround. But among the components of Magic Leap’s return to the tech world’s good graces, most notable could be its second swing at AR glasses. To prime the launch and offer a first-hand look, Magic Leap invited us to try ML2 for a few weeks. And below is our take.

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Hands-On with Magic Leap 2

ARVR

Magic Leap is in the midst of a notable turnaround. But among the components of Magic Leap’s return to the tech world’s good graces, most notable could be its second swing at AR glasses. To prime the launch and offer a first-hand look, Magic Leap invited us to try ML2 for a few weeks. And below is our take.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

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