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Microsoft gets $479.2 mn contract by US Army to supply prototypes for its AR systems

Microsoft will supply prototypes AR systems helping soldiers in training and combat missions.

Apple might make wearable devices, buys startup focused on lenses for AR glasses

Apple confirmed it acquired Akonia Holographics, but did not discuss the purpose or plans.

Facebook to focus on opening up the AR platform to more people in India

Facebook will provide AR Studio for developers in India to help them create unique experiences.

Facebook partners with L’Oreal to roll out a virtual make-up feature

This initiative is part of Facebook's augmented reality push towards its e-commerce venture.

Google to soon add support for ARCore to its Acer Chromebook Tab 10

The Acer Chromebook Tab 10 is the first Chrome OS tablet and non-smartphone to use the AR suite

Facebook’s testing AR ads in the feed to give you a virtual fitting room of sorts

The Facebook AR ads are currently being tested with select users in the US.

Facebook starts testing augmented reality advertisements on its News Feed in US

Facebook is expanding the shopping feature on Instagram stories globally in time for the holidays.

Snapchat now lets you play an AR-based game of tennis against Serena Williams

Snapchat is trying to differentiate itself from Instagram and Facebook, through its AR offerings.

Huawei expects to launch 5G chips by March 2019 and 5G smartphones by June 2019

The onset of 5G will be a huge push to mobile video streaming and services like AR and VR.

Snapchat may soon include a gaming platform within the app to entice more users

Snapchat's parent company is already signing on game publishers to get onboard to help them out.