Virtual reality has been one of the most discussed topics in the world of new gadget and tech. Since the technology was developed, a number of VR headsets have been introduced.

Numerous companies have jumped into the VR fad. Although some of the VR headsets created are downright lousy, the pack of VR headsets is still led by top VR headsets that are worthy of commendation.

However, despite the current success of VR, a new tech is said to take over the fantasy meets reality business in the near future. Impressive as it is, VR only lets a user experience a world different from his real world and compared to Augmented Reality, this experience is rather dull.

SAY HELLO TO AUGMENTED REALITY

Augmented Reality or AR is said to be the next big thing in the world of technology. Augmented reality takes the external environment of a user and overlays it with mesmerizing images that is sure to bridge the gap between reality and fantasy.

The best example of AR that the public is exposed to at present is the addictive Pokemon Go game from Niantic. In Pokemon Go, the Pokemon appears in the real environment of the user with the help of a smartphone's camera. Pokestops, where players can collect Pokeballs, Pokemon eggs and other items in the player's inventory, also appear in noticeable landmarks around a player.

EXCITING AR APPLICATIONS

The numerous possible industrial applications that AR has also gives it an edge over the current tech top dog, VR. Aside from the exciting potential of AR in video games (imagine Zombies right in your streets), the technology will also be of great help in the field of education and medicine.

With its vast potential, Augmented Reality is poised to take over the tech industry in the next conceivable future.