Augmented reality (AR) enhances our environment by overlaying it with digital data and objects. AR is already transforming social media with Snap and Facebook at the forefront of AR modifications of selfies and landscape images. Both Apple and Google have developed innovative AR platforms (ARKit and ARCore) which are precursors the operating systems of future AR Glasses that will most likely be available in 2022.
In 2016, Pokemon Go became the first highly popular game to utilize a rudimentary form of augmented reality. Its ability to shape human behavior even then says much about the power of gaming as it does AR applications.
Practical applications of AR were initially developed for military heads-up displays, long before its appearance in consumer applications. Creating consumer-friendly AR Glasses remains a challenge due to design factors, lens technology, and battery life. Google’s Project Tango, which offered room-mapping of interior spaces, was originally designed as an AR platform only to be replaced by ARCore once the focus turned to the use of AR on Smartphones.
Augmented Reality is already finding use in the work environment for eLearning training and retail applications in shopping. It has vast potential in K-12 and Higher Education learning environments but is still waiting on the release of user-friendly AR Glasses.
Join us Wednesday, September 16th, at 10:00 am PDT for a live stream of the Facebook Connect 2020 conference. We will be following and highlighting the latest Facebook developments in VR, AR, and related technologies. We’ve …
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Several home furnishing retailers now let you try out a piece of furniture in augmented reality, placing it in your home to see if it fits with your space and decor. The problem is, the AR …
After a long wait, the Nreal Light AR Glasses will finally be available to consumers – if you happen to live in South Korea. According to the company, access will expand to other countries in the …
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Being outside is clearly safer than standing in a crowded bar with your friends during a global pandemic, but running outdoors brings its own set of challenges. Ghost Pacer, an AR running app on Kickstarter, offers …
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Following our Humersive Learning Project session at the Learning (Hu)Man conference, we are doing an AR Storytelling session on Friday, July 24th, at 10:15 am PDT / 1:15 pm EDT. The session, Through the Looking Glass: …
Will we see a pair of LG AR Glasses in 2021? It’s the latest in a series of augmented and virtual reality devices rumored to show up by next year. We’re weathering a global pandemic and …
A report from The Information brings news that Apple AR device testing is underway. This doesn’t mean Apple has a fully designed prototype but that the essential element – the AR lenses – are in trial …
Nancy Baker Cahill’s AR Liberty Bell for the 4th of July holiday is her latest experiment in using augmented reality for public art. The work uses an abstract shape that echoes the Philadelphia Liberty Bell and …
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Snap continually surprises us. Their AR Glasses project didn’t exactly take off, even though they’ve now released three versions of the wearable. But they continue to innovate with their AR platform, releasing new features, mini-apps, and …
Bose has shut down its audio AR Glasses, ending yet another innovative project in wearable technology. They first released the stylish pair of AR sunglasses at the SXSW Festival two years ago. And while the device …
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Everyone wants to know when AR / Mixed Reality Glasses will arrive. But you might want to set aside the guessing games and listen to Qualcomm. The massive chipmaker already supplies most of the processors and …
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Rumors continue to swirl around a release date for the new Apple Glasses. The AR or Mixed Reality wearable could be out as early as next year. Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo who has a better track …
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Coronavirus fighting AR Glasses are a fascinating augmented reality development. There are obvious use-cases for an AR device like this and a host of ethical implications, especially when government agencies start using immersive technologies to monitor …
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Here’s a fascinating Apple Card AR concept project that would provide your card balances and transactions through augmented reality. The project is by AR VR product designer Volodymyr Kurbatov and not done by Apple. But as …
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We may not spend a lot of time wearing our Snap Spectacles these days, but we’re always intrigued by the company’s AR projects. One of the latest is their new AR lens for COVID-19 donations. To …
High schools and higher education may be rushing to embrace online learning (despite the zoombombing and privacy issues along the way), but it’s not so simple in primary schools. With almost 1.5 billion children out of …
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As companies shut down and ask all but essential workers to stay home, Facebook’s AR reviews have been suspended. Given the effect of the Coronavirus on our economy, health, and even our lives, this isn’t high …
As society shudders to a halt with the Coronavirus, the artist KAWS AR art sculptures may be the safest way to experience groundbreaking art this month. Virtual Reality may be challenged in delivering on the promise …
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Despite Apple taking its time to develop AR Glasses, you can now shop in augmented reality through the company’s Quick Look platform. The AR platform has been around since 2018 and gives you the option of …
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Let’s take a look at Octi, the world’s first AR social platform. You might think what we’re thinking, that the world isn’t quite ready for an AR social network. We just don’t have the augmented reality …
If Mojo Vision’s AR contact lenses don’t spur you into thinking about the future, we’re not sure what will. The company is working on AR displays so small you won’t notice them even when they’re positioned …
Here’s an easy prediction to make about the (near-term) future. We’ll see all of the major players release augmented reality devices. Samsung’s AR glasses may have beaten everyone else to the starting line. CES 2020 kicks …
The well-known secrecy in Cupertino ensures we’ll never have the full picture of Apple’s AR headset until it’s released. We always thought Apple would have an augmented reality device by 2020, but it now appears that …
Predictions have been all over the place for the arrival of Apple’s AR Glasses. The latest news from Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo sees them arriving in 2020, which matches our assessment. As with the introduction of the …
A brain-computer interface for AR? It could happen sooner than you think. The Verge’s Casey Newton got hold of a leaked audio transcript of internal meetings at Facebook where the question came up. In one section, …
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As expected, there were no major hardware releases at Oculus Connect 6. But we didn’t lack for VR news. The major announcement was that hand tracking will come to the Oculus Quest headset. We can finally …
The latest Apple AR patent filing reveals fascinating details for their future AR Glasses. Of course, patents don’t always see the light of day, and this is only one of many that they’ve filed. But if …
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Coca-Cola’s AR Marketing has always been future-oriented. It’s latest project has animated stories emerging out of Coca-Cola cans. The augmented reality experience generates one of twelve stories that start with a conflict and ends with a …
ReplayAR is another example of how immersive tech could transform the entire world into a virtual experience. The startup sees itself as “Instagram meets Pokémon GO,” which could be a winning combination given the popularity of …
We usually don’t rush to judgment when it comes to AR and VR developments, but let’s be real. The new Snap AR Glasses are bound to fail. This is version 3 if you’re keeping track (and …