The image shows a woman standing before the Snap Inc logo at the New York Stock Exchange, reflecting Snap's strategic investment in augmented reality with WaveOptics for over $500 million.

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Snap to buy augmented reality company WaveOptics for over $500 million

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Posted on May 21, 2021

· Last updated: May 21, 2021

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