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==Virtual and Augmented Reality== | ==Virtual and Augmented Reality== | ||
* Virtual Reality (VR) | * Virtual Reality (VR) - a complete virtual environment. Typically associated with a VR headset. | ||
* Augmented Reality (AR) | * Augmented Reality (AR) - overlaying virtual objects and interfaces into the real world. Typically done through a phone camera or upcoming AR glasses. | ||
* Mixed Reality | * Mixed Reality (MR) - A subset of AR typically involving both real and virtual objects or worlds. This term is not well defined and is sometimes used as a synonym for AR. | ||
* Metaverse | * eXtended Reality (XR) - catch all for AR, VR, and MR | ||
* Hologram | * Metaverse - A large virtual world or combination of multiple virtual worlds. | ||
* Hologram - A photorealistic representation of a character. Or a 3D image produced by a holographic display. | |||
===Technical terms=== | ===Technical terms=== | ||