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TCS NYC Marathon Debuts Augmented Reality App For Runners

ARPost

It’s an augmented reality app for runners and spectators to get the most out of the marathon on November 3, 2019. Augmented Reality for Runners Leading Up to Race Day. Last year, The New York City Marathon had 52,813 finishing participants from over 129 countries. How Does the App for Runners Work?

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XR Today Guide: What is Augmented Reality?

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Many newcomers to the extended reality (XR) landscape are asking the question, “What is Augmented Reality?” Truthfully, it’s the most widely-used form of XR, with virtual and mixed reality coming in second and third, respectively. What is Augmented Reality, Really? How Does AR Work?

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Slowly Going The Way of the Dinosaur in Augmented Reality

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For a prime example of an imminent disruption long in the making, let’s take a look at the current state of augmented reality glasses. The main contenders were present last week at AR in Action in New York City. Apple is not often a first-mover in technology — but neither does it hurry to catch up to others.

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Alteon Reveals 3D Content Platform amid Apple WWDC Event

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Digital workflow streaming platform Alteon announced on Monday it had opened support for virtual and augmented reality (VR/AR) creative projects. Revealed after the announcement of Apple’s Reality Pro headset, the new offering will allow users to store, collaborate, and preview a host of 3D formats.

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Retrospective: How LEGO Augments Our World

VRScout

Over the years we have seen significant changes in augmented reality (AR) technology. LEGO teamed up with Munich, Germany-based AR software developer Metaio, acquired by Apple in 2015, to bring the LEGO Digital Box to life. LEGO VIDIYO is our latest augmented reality experience blending physical and digital play.”.

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See Times Square Underwater in Microsoft’s AR Art Exhibit

VRScout

The Big Apple takes a dip in this location-based augmented experience from Microsoft. Although a foot-long increase doesn’t seem like much, this rise in sea level would not only swamp much of the east coast, including New York City, but flood the entirety of London as well. Not silencing, but expanding a vision.”.

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The New 3D Apple Arriving at WWDC

Robert Scoble

I have been talking with hundreds of people across the industry and have discovered that the changes coming to Apple are deeper than just a VR/AR headset. There will be a few announcements over the next year, and really these changes are going to lead to many new products, services, and experiences that will come for decades.

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