Augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) are closely related but not the same. Augmented reality enhances or ‘augments’ the real world by adding digital elements – visual, auditory, or sensory – to a real-world view. One of the most famous examples of AR in recent years was the popular game Pokémon Go.
By contrast, rather than adding to the existing world, virtual reality creates its own cyber environment. Virtual reality is usually experienced through an interface, such as a headset or goggles, instead of watching content on a screen.
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