Verizon is for some reason a partner with AR hardware maker Vuzix

It’s been a few years since we spoke to AR company Vuzix. In early 2019, he went out with his first couple . Having been relatively quiet for the last two years, it is now in partnership with Verizon. The two did not share many details about their collaboration. What they said is that they plan to find ways to commercialize AR technology for use in sports and game scenarios, especially those that involve the need for training. The partnership will combine Vuzix’s new Shield smart glasses and the capabilities of Verizon’s 5G network.

It’s hard to say whether we’ll see anything significant from this agreement, but it’s no surprise to see Verizon . Augmented, virtual and mixed reality wearable devices are consistently positioned as one of the primary users of the speed and latency improvements promised by 5G networks. Also, the focus on gaming and sports is not surprising. Some of the earliest locations where Verizon had 5G service . They are one of the few places where mmWave operator implementations shine as it has enough density there to justify building all the small cells needed to cover even a small area with ultra-fast 5G coverage.