Apple signals AR glasses ambition with smart lens maker acquisition

Apple has shown its hand in the wearable technology sector after purchasing a start-up specialising in the manufacture of lenses suitable for augmented reality (AR) glasses.
Confirmation that Apple had bought Colorado-based Akonia Holographics immediately drew speculation as to what its long-term goals might be as analysts continue to fret over Apple’s failure to diversify its product base.
Akonia differentiates itself from other lens manufacturers by developing ‘thin, transparent sm