A possible AR future: Pokémon Go 10 and $500 glasses

Consumer-ready augmented reality glasses are possible to make right now. But it might cost you at least $500.

With AR, developers can project data and other useful visualizations in the real world without obstructing a person’s view. But a few steps — both technical and ethical in nature — need to happen before everyday people can start buying their own hardware. That was one of the topics discussed at the future of AR panel at this week’s GamesBeat Summit in Berkeley, California.