In the inaugural episode of Data & Dimensions, we discuss the next class of AR/VR headsets entering the market from Samsung and Apple and go in depth with Chris Parkinson, president of enterprise systems at Vuzix, about the future of smart glasses.

XR hardware has evolved from a curiosity among gamers to an increasingly vital component in industrial and enterprise work. And now it may be headed back to consumers as a smart phone peripheral/replacement. Walk through the key use cases and underlying technology pushing forward the next big story in wearable computing.

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Credits:

• Hosts: Neil Barbour, Ian Hughes
• Guest: Chris Parkinson
• Edited By: Neil Barbour
• Published With Assistance From: Sophie Carr, Feranmi Adeoshun, Patrick Moroney