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Vuzix Augmented Reality Smart Glasses take advantage of Verizon's 5G network.

Vuzix and Verizon announced the launch of this new technological advancement and commercialization aspects of delivering immersive augmented reality training experiences powered by Verizon's 5G Ultra Wideband service and edge computer platform, as well as Vuzix Shield smart glasses, which was named a CES 2022 Innovation Awards Honoree.

The agreement paves the way for more immersive experiences to be delivered via smart glasses.

Vuzix Corporation (NASDAQ: VUZI), a leading provider of Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technology and products, announced today that it has agreed with Verizon to use Verizon's 5G and edge computing technologies to deliver a first-of-its-kind augmented reality experience in sports and gaming.

Vuzix and Verizon have agreed to collaborate on technology advancement and commercialization of immersive augmented reality training experiences using Verizon's 5G Ultra Wideband service and edge computer platform, as well as Vuzix ShieldTM smart glasses, a CES® 2022 Innovation Awards Honoree.

This agreement between Vuzix and Verizon will build on a proof-of-concept program that was completed earlier this year and showed the power of Verizon's 5G and edge computing platform to run applications at the network's edge using Vuzix smart glasses to deliver faster response times, longer battery life, and more computing capacity.

"We're delivering immersive technology in sports training and fan experience by leveraging Verizon's 5G Edge and ultra-lightweight AR smart glasses from Vuzix," said Brian Mecum, Vice President of Device Technology at Verizon.

"5G and edge compute are important elements to ultimately deliver low latency and optimal performance of powerful smart glasses-based applications. We're excited to further our relationship with Verizon to leverage Verizon's 5G Ultra Wideband network and our award-winning Vuzix Shield smart glasses to deliver innovative augmented reality experiences to sports and games," said Paul Travers, President and Chief Executive Officer at Vuzix.

Vuzix Corporation is a company based in the United States.

Vuzix is a leading supplier of Smart Glasses and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies and products for the consumer and enterprise markets. The Company's products include personal display and wearable computing devices that offer users a portable high-quality viewing experience, provide solutions for mobility, wearable displays and augmented reality. Vuzix holds 243 patents and patents pending and many IP licenses in the Video Eyewear field. The Company has won Consumer Electronics Show (or CES) awards for innovation for the years 2005 to 2021 and several wireless technology innovation awards, among others. Founded in 1997, Vuzix is a public company (NASDAQ: VUZI) with offices in Rochester, NY, Oxford, UK, and Tokyo, Japan.

Statements with a View Toward the Future Disclaimer

The Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and applicable Canadian securities laws define certain statements in this news release as "forward-looking statements." Vuzix Smart Glasses, our business relationship with Verizon, and the Company's leadership in the Smart Glasses and AR display industries are among the forward-looking statements in this release. Words like "believes," "may," "expects," "anticipates," "should," and similar expressions are commonly used to identify them.

The Company specifically disclaims any obligation or intention to update or revise these forward-looking statements because of changed events or circumstances that occur after this release, except as required by applicable law.

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