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Virtual and augmented reality have promising business, consumer uses (access required)

Although the concept of virtual reality (VR) has been around for a long time, the buzz around Google Glass in 2013—Google’s initial failed attempt at smart glasses—made the combination of the virtual and physical worlds seem right around the corner. VR refers to an experience where the user is completely immersed in a computer-generated environment. Augmented ...
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