augmented reality
noun
: an enhanced version of reality created by the use of technology to overlay digital information on an image of something being viewed through a device (such as a smartphone camera)
also
: the technology used to create augmented reality
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While individuals worldwide can use virtual and augmented reality to explore historical sites from home with resources like HistoryView, these technologies also enhance the in-person experience for visitors at many iconic locations.
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Aaron Boorstein, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 May 2024
Inside is a chaotic workbench covered in logic boards, antennas, batteries, augmented reality headsets, and rotor blades.
—Justin Ling, WIRED, 2 May 2024
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Aaron Boorstein, Smithsonian Magazine, 6 May 2024
Inside is a chaotic workbench covered in logic boards, antennas, batteries, augmented reality headsets, and rotor blades.
—Justin Ling, WIRED, 2 May 2024
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“Augmented reality.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/augmented%20reality. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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