But you might be surprised to learn that you’ve probably used XR without knowing it.
That’s because it’s really just a blanket term to refer to various types of reality.
What Does XR Mean?
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XR stands for extended reality.
This means XR is really just an umbrella term for those experiences.
How Does XR Work?
If you’re after a trulyimmersive experience, VR is where you want to be.
A headset is used for VR experiences.
Augmented Reality
Augmented reality covers the real world with computer-generated images and other information.
AR applicationsinclude education, training, entertainment, and marketing.
it’s possible for you to use AR through a smartphone or a headset.
Microsoft HoloLensis one example of a mixed-reality headset.
Among VR, MR, and AR are related terms like headsets and smart glasses.
VR, and often MR and AR, are experienced through a headset.
This makes smart glasses a form of extended reality.
New models of headsets are coming out each year with improvements.
