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Niantic And Sony Are Partnering On Audio AR Technology

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Niantic flipped the mobile gaming world upside down back in 2016 when they launched their AR mobile app Pokémon GO and started a global craze that still maintains a loyal player base to this very day. It’s weird to say, but Sony’s LinkBuds headsets are designed to not be taken off, other than for charging or going to sleep.

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Snapchat Teaming Up With Sony On New AR Music Lenses

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today announced a major partnership with Sony Music Entertainment that will introduce its artists’ music to Snapchat’s Sounds library. These audio-driven filters come in two flavors: The first is an AR lip-syncing Lens that makes it appear as though people in your photos are singing. Feature Image Credit: Snap Inc.

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Sony Gives Spider-Man a New Augmented Reality Home via iPhone & Android Apps

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Fans of the friendly neighborhood Spider-Man have yet another way to experience the web-slinger in augmented reality. To promote the pending release of Spider-Man: Far From Home on July 4, Sony Pictures has published a mobile app for iOS and Android that brings Spider-Man into fans' homes via augmented reality.

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Spatial Beats: Apple, Sony & Fresh AR Funding

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This year Tribeca’s also offering a number of AR pieces, some location-specific to Manhattan, but many free and available anywhere to anyone with a smartphone. Red 6 Raises $30M in Series A funding to further its delivery of Augmented Reality military training. Sony showcases upcoming VR titles for Playstation VR.

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Web AR Scares Up an Augmented Halloween

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“Vantage” is AR Insider’s editorial contributor program. Authors’ opinions are their own. . W hat’s the latest in web AR? Even though most trick-or-treaters are staying home this year, there’s still lots of spooky fun to be had in augmented reality. by Jennifer DeFalco.

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Sony Pictures & Snapchat Serve Up Creepy Augmented Reality Lens to Promote 'Brightburn' Movie

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Available via Snapcode, the augmented reality experience uses the front-facing camera on your smartphone. When Snapchat users raise their eyebrows, they are turned into the movie's eponymous anti-hero, complete with glowing eyes.

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Location-Based AR Ghostbusters Experience Launching In Japan

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Work together with friends to rid Ginza Sony Park of a ghostly threat. Beginning this weekend in Tokyo, Japan, Ginza Sony Park will be hosting Ghostbusters In The Park , a massive live event celebrating the historic 35th anniversary of Ghostbusters. Image Credit: Sony. Image Credit: Sony. “Be

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