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My predictions for augmented reality in 2021

The Ghost Howls

Two days ago, I’ve given you my predictions for virtual reality in 2021 (read it, in case you missed it). Now it’s time to make some forecasts about its companion technology, that is augmented reality! 2021 is going to be an interesting year for AR. But AR in 2021 won’t only be about creativity.

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Magic Leap Founder Rony Abovitz Unveils New Startup to Build Virtual Humans

Road to VR

Rony Abovitz, founder of Magic Leap, is starting on a new path after his departure as CEO of the well-funded augmented reality company last year. Continuing, Abovitz says the startup isn’t trying to “take on like the largest tech companies in the world,” à la Magic Leap.

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The Most Innovative AR and VR Companies in 2021

ARPost

As we look back at 2021, we have to acknowledge that the field of augmented and virtual reality has advanced a lot. The role of innovative AR and VR companies has never been more important for so many people as during 2020 and 2021. Magic Leap. The Positive Impact of Increased AR/VR Accessibility.

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The XR Week Peek (2021.10.19): HTC launches Vive Flow, Magic Leap 2 announced, and more!

The Ghost Howls

Image by Magic Leap). Magic Leap 2 has been teased. Magic Leap is back: CEO Peggy Johnson has just unveiled in a post on the company blog the Magic Leap 2 , the new version of the AR glasses from the company in Florida. Lone Echo 2 is one of the best games of 2021, but….

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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. I think that in 2022 we’ll mostly see in AR the growth of the same trends that we saw in the second half of 2021.

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The XR Week Peek (2022.07.18): Magic Leap 2 price revealed, new rumors about Apple, and more!

The Ghost Howls

Magic Leap reveals prices and availability of ML 2. Finally, Magic Leap has revealed information about the price and availability of Magic Leap 2. These are all right considerations, but it is also true that Magic Leap has much better visuals. Top news of the week.

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The XR Week Peek (2022.03.14): Niantic acquires 8th Wall, Magic Leap 2 previews are positive, and more!

The Ghost Howls

This could be a great feature: having the possibility of accessing a shared augmented reality space with just a link, sounds a lot like the evolution of the internet, that is the M-word. Image by Magic Leap). First previews show Magic Leap 2 qualities. VR users grew up in 2021 by 11%.