AR Insider

JANUARY 25, 2021

How many XR headsets is Apple working on, and when can we get our hands one them? Finally, why in the name of the geek gods is Google shutting down Poly? Google’s own Tilt Brush, an important content creation tool, relies on Poly. Tilt Brush co-creator Patrick Hackett just left Google, too. Not a good sign.

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AR Insider

MARCH 24, 2021

That could be wayfinding with Google Live View , or visual search with Google Lens. As you can tell from the above examples, Google will have a key stake in this “Internet of Places.” Apple signals interest in location-relevant AR through its geo-anchors and Project Gobi. Part II: Apple . Look Around.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The launch of Apple Vision Pro is in some ways the most significant event for the XR industry since the acquisition of Oculus by Meta back in 2014. With Apple bringing new ideas to the table, the headset has prompted reflections on the XR industry up to this point and where things are headed.

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ARPost

OCTOBER 20, 2021

In the last couple of years, AR has experienced tremendous growth and popularity as big technology giants like Google, Amazon, Apple have adopted the technology. The leading OEMs such as Samsung and Apple are expected to contribute to manufacturing more AR devices. See Also: AR Apps With Artificial Intelligence in 2021.

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GizModo VR

DECEMBER 21, 2021

TikTok is truly unstoppable: The video-sharing platform just pushed Google aside to become the most popular website in the world, according to web performance and security company Cloudflare’s 2021 Year in Review internet traffic rankings. Read more.

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Road to VR

MAY 19, 2020

We know that Apple has been developing an AR headset since at least 2017, but outside of what we gathered from files hidden in iOS 13.1 The report maintains that Apple is set to deliver a stereoscopic AR headset (dual displays) in a glasses form-factor which is said to rely on an iPhone for all data processing.

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Upload VR

MARCH 20, 2024

While Apple Vision Pro validated much of what Meta (formerly Facebook) did in VR over the last decade, the headset also echoes work under Google's umbrella at Job Simulator development studio Owlchemy Labs. When we first tried the Apple Vision Pro, we were like, 'yes!' With Apple, you can use Swift UI.

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AR Insider

JANUARY 13, 2021

iPhone 12 will supercharge mobile AR in 2021. Apple Steps Further Into AR’s Future. In October, Google stated that its visual search tool, Lens, could identify 15 billion objects, up from 1 billion two years ago. More from AR Insider… The post Will the iPhone 12 Amplify AR in 2021? by Yoram Wurmser.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021

Bar-Zeev is currently in consulting and advising but has done work for the likes of Apple, HoloLens, Second Life, Google Earth, and more. See Also: Top XR Events in 2021 That Should Be on Your Must-Attend List. To see the full schedule and make your own itinerary, visit the AWE USA 2021 agenda online.

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AR Insider

MAY 24, 2021

This week, we dive into Snap’s new AR Spectacles, Google I/O takeaways and Digilens’ new reference frames. Epic tried to establish that Apple is an “essential utility,” meaning infrastructure that can be uncompetitively withheld, like a bridge, but it just wasn’t landing. W elcome back to Spatial Beats.

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ARVR

JUNE 25, 2021

As you may have heard, Apple recently launched 3D urban navigation?—?its its answer to Google Live view. Not to be outdone, Google fired back with an update of its own: better landmark detection in Google Lens. But buried in that announcement was a notable nugget: Google Lens is used 3 billion times per month.

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ARVR

JANUARY 22, 2021

10 of my Tech Predictions for 2021 By Tim Frank Andersen, Chief Digital Officer?—?Charlie Charlie Tango The Netflix movie ANON is a great showcase of one possible AR enhanced future 2021 already looks to be a year full of technological breakthroughs. This is the tenth and last of my articles about what to expect in 2021.

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Upload VR

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Qualcomm is seemingly planning to reveal a new XR chipset early next year that could be for Apple Vision Pro competitors. Last week Qualcomm also revealed Snapdragon X, a new chipset line for high-end laptops intended to rival Apple's M-series Mac chips. Vision Pro Competitors From Samsung & LG?

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Road to VR

MARCH 6, 2023

Samsung announced last month it was partnering with Google and Qualcomm to develop an XR device, something the company said at the time was “not too far away.” ” Google is building the software, while Samsung builds the hardware.

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VRScout

JANUARY 22, 2022

Company’s like Apple and Meta are leaving Samsung in the virtual dust. While company’s such as Apple and Meta have already begun the development of their own dedicated XR devices, however, Samsung has continued to focus on expanding its lineup of foldable smartphones. respectively. respectively.

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ARVR

MARCH 31, 2021

That could be wayfinding with Google Live View , or visual search with Google Lens. As you can tell from the above examples, Google will have a key stake in this “Internet of Places.” Apple signals interest in location-relevant AR through its geo-anchors and Project Gobi. continuing here with Apple.

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VRScout

AUGUST 10, 2022

In addition to accessing the world on a desktop, you’ll also be able to tune into Empyreal Parties through the Sensorium mobile app which is available for both Apple and Android devices. You can download the Sensorium Galaxy app today on iOS and Google Play and jump in-world to listen anytime! Image Credit: Sensorium.

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GizModo VR

AUGUST 10, 2021

by the end of 2021, according to CEO Adam Aron, who first made the announcement during an earnings call on Monday. The theater chain will also start accepting Apple Pay and Google Pay, but there are still plenty of… Read more. AMC Theaters will accept the cryptocurrency bitcoin for movie tickets and concessions in the U.S.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 21, 2021

Image by Google). Google is reportedly working on an AR operating system. In some of my past newsletters, I warned you that we shouldn’t forget about Google/Alphabet in the race to our mixed reality future. Now we have finally an official confirmation of the fact that Google is working on an AR device. Tilt Brush).

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ARPost

JANUARY 21, 2022

We had a lot of news in the XR space in 2021, and a lot of trends could be distilled from that news. See Also: 21 Most-Read ARPost Articles of 2021. We’re talking, of course, about Google Glass. Google Glasses were the first arguably-AR glasses on the consumer market, coming out in 2013. A lot of people were.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

MAY 22, 2023

2023: Enter Google ARCore Google’s convenient and easy-to-access ARSDK facilitates the development of WebAR experiences for cross-platform delivery. In February 2021, ARCore debuted for developers and introduced AR Foundation, which opened the platform up across Android devices. Who Can Use Google ARCore?

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 17, 2020

Apple glasses are coming in 2021–2022 and they are incredibly sleek. Apple glasses are coming. The glasses are expected to run a new operating system, rOS (or reality OS), and Apple is exploring touch panels, voice activation, and head gestures as a means of control. Apple is really good at selling stuff.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

This week, Google is rolling out a long-awaited update for its Maps service, integrating augmented reality (AR) navigation visualizations, search functions, and immersive retail tools, 9 to 5 Mac reported. The software giant first previewed Google Maps Live View’s AR functions in September.

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Upload VR

JULY 10, 2023

The engineering director of Google's upcoming AR/VR operating systems has quit. However, in 2021 he quit, citing whistl eblower Frances Haugen's revelations that the company was aware of negative societal effects of its platforms but prioritized profits over trying to better mitigate them.

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VRScout

JUNE 28, 2021

A new video offers a closer look at the 2021 Cadillac Escalade’s AR-powered GPS navigation system. This month we received a closer look at the AR navigation system featured in the new 2021 Cadillac Escalade, which promises distraction-free on-screen navigation brought to life by AR notifications. Image Credit: Cadillac.

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VRScout

JULY 12, 2021

Tech giants such as Apple, Google, Facebook and Microsoft have invested heavily into AR, VR and MR to speed up mass adoption through both hardware and software solutions.” ” “ XR Casino has first mover’s advantage in providing XR SaaS solutions to online, traditional casinos and sports betting companies.

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AffinityVr

JUNE 28, 2021

The first half of 2021 has brought incredible tidings, bringing the industry ever closer to its projected value of $333 billion within this decade. Despite localized slowdowns happening across the world, tech giants like Google, Facebook, HTC, Snapchat and Apple have [.].

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GizModo VR

JUNE 7, 2021

For as many original innovations Apple introduces to its various software platforms, there are just as many “new” features that appear to have been inspired by other tools, apps, and even operating systems, leaving loyal developers to wonder what’s going to happen to their own products now that they’re no longer… Read more.

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Digital Trends

MAY 18, 2021

The newly announced Wear platform is a joint effort between Google and Samsung, and it just may have a chance to take on the Apple Watch.

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Road to VR

MARCH 19, 2017

Samsung confirmed at CES in January that its Oculus engineered Samsung Gear VR headset had passed an install base figure of 5 Million and more recently Google affirmed that it had shipped over 10 Million Cardboard viewers. billion in 2021. billion in 2021,” states IDC’s report. Meanwhile, VR headsets grow from $2.1

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AR Insider

MARCH 30, 2021

This is the topic of ARtillery’s recent report, Spatial Computing: 2020 Lessons, 2021 Outlook. Spatial Computing: 2020 Lessons, 2021 Outlook. The thought is that devices like Apple Watch and AirPods could condition consumers to wear sensors on their bodies, and thus acclimate to the cultural shift that will be required for AR glasses.

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TechCrunch VR

JANUARY 26, 2021

As Facebook and Apple begin to fire up more projects in the AR/VR world, Google has spent the last year shutting down most of their existing projects in that space. Google also notes that the app will continue to be available in the app stores on VR headsets. A Google spokesperson declined to comment further.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 22, 2021

Two days ago, I’ve given you my predictions for virtual reality in 2021 (read it, in case you missed it). 2021 is going to be an interesting year for AR. This commercial video about Google Glasses led me to immersive realities. We're excited to develop more innovative effects in 2021!

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AR Insider

NOVEMBER 19, 2020

The thought is that devices like Apple Watch and AirPods condition consumers to wear sensors on their bodies, and thus acclimate to the cultural shift that will be required for AR glasses. Classic Apple. That includes smartwatches and “hearables” such as Apple AirPods and its equivalents. Trojan Horse.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 4, 2023

Apple’s mixed reality (MR) headset is set to delay again amid its upcoming Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) from 5 to 9 June, a series of tweets has found this week. Reports have revealed that this may block Apple from unveiling the device at the key event.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 22, 2024

Alongside Apple’s marketplace debut next week, XR devices may have their mainstream moment in 2024. The 2022 hiring and accelerator program came amid Disney’s attempt to hop on the Metaverse hype wave, introducing AR streaming and other XR content alongside partners like Snap and Apple.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 3, 2024

Apple Announces Vision Pro Image courtesy Apple The News Apple announced is Vision Pro headset in June of 2023 marking the company’s first public step into the XR headset space. Apple also boldly announced the headset’s staggering $3,500 price, despite a launch date set for nearly a year later.

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