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Defining a Tech Cycle and Where Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Stand

ARPost

The exciting news is that we have started a new tech cycle, with the combination of augmented reality , virtual reality , and artificial intelligence. Many leading technology companies such as Facebook, Apple, Microsoft, and Google are investing billions into developing these technologies.

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How Augmented Reality Supports Social Distancing

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Even though the global health crisis brought the world to a standstill, the augmented reality scene has been thriving. Augmented Reality and Social Distancing Preventing the Spread of COVID-19 . Google developed an augmented reality app called Sodar , which is available through Chrome on Android devices.

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Defining a Tech Cycle and Where Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality Stand

ARPost

The exciting news is that we have started a new tech cycle, with the combination of augmented reality , virtual reality , and artificial intelligence. Many leading technology companies such as Facebook, Apple, Microsoft, and Google are investing billions into developing these technologies.

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How Smart Cities Can Use Augmented Reality Technology

ARPost

Augmented reality technology, the Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence are some of the most promising solutions out there. See Also: Future Business Automation: Augmented Reality Applications Fueled by IoT Data Platforms. Unlike virtual reality, it doesn’t require bulky equipment like headsets.

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Augmented Reality and Hearables: Where the Two Technologies Meet

ARPost

But AR/VR solutions are not limited to Google Glass, mobile apps for trying on shoes or accessories, and AR-based games. Hearables with augmented reality features are becoming ubiquitous thanks to the overall spread of wearables, the contribution of tech giants, and the growing demand for emerging technologies.

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My predictions for augmented reality in 2022

The Ghost Howls

After having written my predictions for virtual reality for this year , it’s time for me to dig into what is happening in the next months in augmented reality. Apple is constantly improving its ARKit solution, adding always more features, and also Google is (slowly) updating ARCore.

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5 Industries Which Could Benefit From Augmented Reality Post COVID

ARPost

Augmented reality has been making waves in a number of industries including healthcare, events, and sports. But, with the pandemic accelerating interest in augmented and virtual-related technologies, this figure might have underestimated the potential growth. But it’s post COVID when AR is expected to really take off.