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Augmented Reality (AR)

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Quick meaning

Technology that overlays digital information or images onto your real-world view through a phone screen or special glasses.

Think of it like this

Like seeing the real world through a window that has extra labels and information projected onto it.

Where you may see this

You may see this in news stories, AI tools, phone features, and new product marketing.

Why it matters

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Say it simply

Augmented Reality (AR) means: Technology that overlays digital information or images onto your real-world view through a phone screen or special glasses.

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