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
Understanding the term helps you judge what the technology actually does instead of guessing from jargon.
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.