If there’s one aspect of technology that breaks the effect of immersion, it’s all the cables and wires that need to be plugged in for our devices to function. Practically speaking, that’s probably one of the reasons our smartphones are so core to our computing experiences these days, and mobile devices now make up well over 60% of web traffic in the US. Further, when it comes to immersive computing-driven experiences, there’s nothing quite as impressive as the burgeoning field of AR (Augmented Reality) or VR (Virtual Reality), though that immersion can be equally disrupted by legacy cabling that keeps humans tethered to devices without complete freedom to move about in their environment. In fact, it could be said that the holy grail of AR and VR experiences begins with high speed, high resolution wireless glasses (AR) or goggles (VR). Until we can get rid of the wires, we’ll never be free in our new digital constructs and will always be a slave to the machine. However, Qualcomm gave me a new perspective on freedom last week at its 5G Summit in San Diego, with its new Wireless AR Smart Viewer reference design. And just like the many vistas in that sunny California town, the view was quite nice.