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Vuzix AR Swim Goggles Used For Tactical Scuba Diving

VRScout

Vuzix, a company specializing in wearable augmented reality (AR) technology, recently conducted an experiment in collaboration with OPTAC-X and Kymeta Corporation during which its Vuzix Smart Swim glasses were used to perform a SATCOM-enabled AR scuba dive.

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Snapchat’s Augmented Reality Vending Machines are Marketing Gold

VRScout

Editor’s Note: VRScout was able to independently verify valid re-sale permits for Snapchat’s Bot in the states of Nevada, Texas, Washington and Hawaii. Hundreds of people lined up anxiously waiting to snag a few – bringing them unknowingly face to face with Snapchat’s augmented reality platform.

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AR App Lets You Play ‘Space Invaders’ On A Beer Can Because Why Not?

VRScout

The Swigr app promises to boost brand engagement using its new AR gamification feature. Australian-based developer Immertia has released an app that allows alcohol brands to gamify beer cans using AR technology. The post AR App Lets You Play ‘Space Invaders’ On A Beer Can Because Why Not?

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The XR Week Peek (2022.11.21): Qualcomm launches AR2 chip, HTC headset gets leaked, and more!

The Ghost Howls

Another week, another roundup of amazing AR/VR news! Let’s see what have been the most interesting things happening in immersive reality…. Qualcomm and Niantic bet on the future of augmented reality with AR2. The biggest news of the week took place in the Hawaii islands, where Qualcomm had its Snapdragon Summit event.

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Qualcomm announces AR2 chip to pave the road to the augmented reality glasses of the future

The Ghost Howls

At the Snapdragon Summit, Qualcomm has just made an announcement that I think will be very important for the future of augmented reality. The company has unveiled the Snapdragon AR2 Gen1 chip, which will power the next generation of slim augmented reality glasses. Why AR TWO Gen ONE?

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Channel Your Inner 90’s Child With POGs AR

VRScout

One of the biggest fads of the 90’s returns with an AR multiplayer twist. The game first originated in Maui, Hawaii sometime during the 1920’s or 1930’s, but it wasn’t until the 1990’s that the game exploded into a craze so popular, it was banned from schools all over the United States.

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“Swimming with Sharks: The Tactical Benefits of Vuzix AR Swim Goggles!”

VRGames

Vuzix, a leader in wearable augmented reality technology, partnered with OPTAC-X and Kymeta Corporation to stress test its Vuzix Smart Swim glasses for use in tactical scuba diving.

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