This story is part of our ‘Habits to Embrace—and Ditch—in 2026’ series. Read the whole list here. A warm almond croissant. A giant bowl of mac and cheese. A thick slice of sourdough with a hefty slab ...

First, let’s be clear about what augmented reality (AR) actually is, since the term has been bandied about for years, along with its kissing cousin, virtual reality (VR). AR is technology that ...