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The Future of VR and AR: Technology's Next Frontier

This chapter delves into the evolution of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), tracing their development from early inspirations to modern innovations. It highlights major tech companies' interests in these technologies and discusses Meta's VR headset and Snap's AR spectacles while contemplating the potential for AR to revolutionize daily interactions. The conversation also reflects on the challenges and investments needed to make AR mainstream, likening it to the rise of smartphones.

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