Remove Apple Remove Motion Capture Remove Software Remove Technology
article thumbnail

Report: Apple Acquires Motion Capture Firm IKinema

Road to VR

According to a MacRumor report and regulatory filings with the UK government, Apple may have quietly acquired UK-based motion capture firm IKinema. Furthermore, the company’s physical UK address has been legally changed to 100 New Bridge Street in London, the very same for Apple Europe Limited.

article thumbnail

Rumor: Apple Reportedly Suspends Work on Consumer AR Headset

Road to VR

The Cupertino-based tech giant may be pumping the brakes on its long-rumored Apple AR headset , something that was reportedly slated to see a release as early as 2020. A DigiTimes Taiwan report (via MacRumors ) now suggests that Apple has disbanded the team behind it, effectively putting its consumer AR device on hold.

Apple 249
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

AWE 2022 Day Two: The Floor Opens. Talks on Interoperability, Hardware, and Software

ARPost

However, Meskill also had a lot to say about the software, including one potentially unforeseen change. The glove is capable of intricate motion capture, including for use in XR applications. The other kind of theme for us is that we’re really exploring our [independent software vendor] program in collaboration with Qualcomm.”.

article thumbnail

How to Create an Augmented Reality App: Technology Guide 2022

ARVR

In this guide, we’ll discuss the details of augmented reality development in 2022, including the choice of technologies and the development flow. The camera uses the patterns on the actual book as a reference to display the AR content, a technology that is often used today on Snapchat and Instagram. This is how location-based AR works.

article thumbnail

Apple Teases Reality Pro Specs, Disney Partnership

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

Apple Inc has entered talks with roughly six media partner firms to launch a virtual reality (VR) content platform for its upcoming headset, reports revealed on Monday. The partnership aims to integrate the Cupertino-based firm’s Apple TV+ product lineup on the new head-mounted displays (HMDs).

Apple 94
article thumbnail

The XR Week Peek (2021.04.05): Rumors on a Apple headset intensify, Quest 2 sales grow fast, and more!

The Ghost Howls

The rumors on the Apple Glasses are intensifying. It is not a secret that Apple is working on an XR device: the mystery is when it is going to release it and what it will actually be. The hype is rising, and Apple is playing with it. (My usual terrible image to wish you Happy Easter, if you celebrate it). Top news of the week.

Apple 268
article thumbnail

Peter Jackson’s New Studio is All About AR Storytelling

VRScout

The New Zealand native is responsible for some of the medium’s most technologically groundbreaking work, including the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit franchises. On stage demo at Apple’s WWDC. In addition, Jackson had actual actors act out the scenes and then use motion capture technology to record their performances.

AR 417