The post Apple buys Denver startup building waveguide lenses for AR glasses appeared first on BardTech . Apple has acquired Akonia Holographics , a Denver-based startup that manufactures augmented reality waveguide lenses. The acquisition was confirmed by Apple to Reuters who first reported the news. An Apple spokesperson gave TechCrunch the company’s standard statement , “Apple buys smaller technology companies from time to time, and we generally don’t discuss our purpose or plans.” This acquisition offers the clearest confirmation yet from Apple that it is investing resources into technologies that support the development of a lightweight augmented reality headset. There have been a number of reports over the years that Apple is planning to release consumer AR glasses within the next few years. Apple said to be working on AR headset aimed for potential 2020 ship date In late 2017, we reported that Apple had acquired Vrvana, a mixed-reality headset compa...