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What is it?

Augmented Reality, or AR, adds digital images or information to the real world. It blends what you see with computer-generated content.

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Tech Understandability: Intermediate

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Simple One-Sentence Definition

Augmented Reality enhances the real world with digital elements.

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Analogy or Comparison

It’s like wearing glasses that show extra features over what you see, turning the world into a mix of reality and digital.

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Why it matters?

Augmented Reality can change how we shop, learn, and play. It makes experiences more interactive and engaging.

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Fun Fact

The first use of Augmented Reality dates back to the 1960s with a device called the Sword of Damocles.

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Related Terms

Virtual Reality: Virtual Reality, or VR, creates a fully immersive digital environment that replaces the real world.

Mixed Reality: Mixed Reality combines elements of both Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality, allowing real and digital objects to interact.