ARPost

APRIL 11, 2023

AR and VR are two of the most promising technologies of the modern era. While AR and VR have been around for decades, it wasn’t until recently that they offered a quality experience without being too limited by technological constraints or not being portable enough for widespread use. They are: 1. billion by 2024.

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AR Insider

MAY 4, 2021

common AR industry sentiment is that the smartphone will pave the way for smart glasses. Before AR glasses achieve consumer-friendly specs and price points, AR’s delivery system is the device we all have in our pockets. There, it can stimulate demand for AR experiences. Wearables: Paving the Way for AR Glasses.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 28, 2023

Anyway, I know you are not here to read my thoughts about the weather (or maybe I’m wrong… in this case, let me know, so I can start a new newsletter about this topic), so let’s start talking about XR news! Google is working in parallel to build the Android XR operating system for this headset and a Micro XR operating system for AR glasses.

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 12, 2020

“Trendline” is AR Insider’s series that examines trends and events in spatial computing, and their strategic implications. As AR struggles to get off the ground and find a path to mass-market scale, there are a few confidence signals for the sector’s long term health. The AR LandSCAPE. Full-Stack Approach.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 27, 2017

Microsoft’s HoloLens already has a physical input device, the HoloLens Clicker, but in a recently published patent, we may be getting a peek into what the company was initially planning before they decided to include each HoloLens with the tiny 3DoF device. image courtesy Microsoft. image courtesy Microsoft.

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AR Insider

MARCH 16, 2021

Picking up where we left off in the last installment in this series, the AR cloud is a foundational principle for enabling spatial interactions. Also known as mirrorworld and other monikers, it’s about data that’s anchored to places and things that AR devices can process into meaningful content. The AR Location Wars, Part I: Google.

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AR Insider

MAY 28, 2021

A s you’ve likely heard, Snap held its annual Partner Summit last week, during which it made the splashy “one-more-thing” announcement that it’s launching AR-enabled Spectacles. As we examined at the time, this is a considerable moment in Snap’s AR lifecycle. Snap Unveils AR Glasses. World Facing.

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ARVR

MAY 11, 2022

Because AR’s main job is to augment and enhance the physical world, its relevance is often tied to specific locations. This is what we call geo-local AR, and it’s all about AR experiences that are anchored to physical places in ways that confer meaning and relevance. Moves & Motivations Of course, Google isn’t alone.

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ARPost

APRIL 29, 2021

AR remote collaboration solutions are those that superimpose virtual elements over a user’s view of the world around them, while allowing them to communicate with coworkers, experts, or even devices. These solutions employ either a dedicated AR headset or a compatible mobile device like a smartphone or tablet.

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ARPost

JANUARY 29, 2020

AR glasses are expected to be the next most trending pieces of tech in infotainment over the next decade. The nature of AR technology gives us the ability to experience and create exciting new opportunities, dramatically impacting the way we interact and communicate with one another, giving birth to new applications and hardware.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 19, 2018

2018 will see the introduction of a number of ‘smartglasses’ Initially, very few of these products will be capable of augmented reality, but many of them will be (or already are being) conflated with AR. What Are Smartglasses? Image courtesy Google. Google Glass. What Are Augmented Reality (AR) Glasses?

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VRScout

OCTOBER 18, 2020

GIGXR launches AR tool designed for medical training. HoloPatient Remote is an extension of HoloPatient , a tool used in traditional classroom settings that allows students to examine a realistic AR patient with their instructor via a Microsoft’s HoloLens headset. Image Credit: GIGXR.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 27, 2018

Microsoft Maquette is a brand new VR tool from Microsoft which is all about prototyping spatial designs. Maquette appeared quite suddenly this week, apparently without any official announcement from Microsoft; it seems to have been picked up by MSPoweruser after being spotted by twitter user WalkingCat.

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ARVR

MARCH 22, 2022

Beyond the metaverse, AR and VR continue to be defined by steady progress in several areas. We’re talking mobile AR engagement & monetization; AR marketing and commerce; continued R&D in AR glasses; enterprise adoption; and the gradual march of consumer VR. Another way to view the AR cloud?—?framed

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ARVR

MARCH 4, 2021

© Poly by Google Augmented reality (AR ) technology is a unique tool empowering restaurants, delivery services, and other vendors in the food service industry. AR is applied in a variety of cases, from streamlining staff training, through visualizing dishes and menus, to enhancing the customer experience. Enter The Monarchy 3.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

JANUARY 8, 2024

The demand for smart glasses in the AR space is accelerating at an incredible pace. In this industry, developers are experimenting with ever-more intuitive screens, lenses, and accompanying XR technologies, to create solution for a range of industries. So, which vendors are currently making waves in the AR smart glasses space?

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AR Insider

JANUARY 29, 2020

“Trendline” is AR Insider’s series that examines trends and events in spatial computing, and their strategic implications. Among tech’s big five — Apple, Google, Amazon, Microsoft and Facebook — all but Facebook have crossed the mark. Apple was first, followed by Microsoft and Amazon (which has since dipped below the mark).

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VRScout

JANUARY 23, 2019

Lyft files patents for two ideas that use both AR & VR to create a better overall value of services. Behind the scenes, however, there are six years of accumulated data-rich information that, from Lyft’s perspective, could used to transform the current rideshare experience. Calling a Lyft driver is a pretty simple task.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

MARCH 1, 2024

According to reports, Meta reportedly snubbed a potential partnership with Google that would have seen the pair collaborate on an extended reality platform. First reported by The Information, Meta and Google executives are rumoured to have met late last year about the proposal to build “Android XR” together, with Meta ultimately walking away.

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AR Insider

JANUARY 17, 2020

Speakers’ opinions are their own. There are few people in the AR sector that have a rap sheet to rival Avi Bar-Zeev. But it also includes Disney, Google Earth, Microsoft, Amazon and Apple. He first got the attention of Microsoft when blogging about the detriments of 3D immersive universes like Second Life.

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AR Insider

JANUARY 24, 2020

This article features the latest episode of The AR Show. Based on a new collaboration, episode coverage now joins AR Insider’s editorial flow including narrative insights and audio. McDowall’s insights are prefaced by a few burning questions: Why are AR glasses inevitable? Who are the top players?

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AR Insider

MAY 27, 2020

This article is the latest in AR Insider’s editorial contributor program. Authors’ opinions are their own. . Urgency Will Change Today’s AR Vision into Tomorrow’s AR Reality. We see this development in technologies such as Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR) and Blockchain. by Dirk Schart.

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Tech Trends VR

MAY 8, 2018

We need to ask ourselves not only what computers can do, but what they should do,” said Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella in his opening keynote at Build. The most profound technologies are those that disappear. Microsoft sees the “intelligent cloud” as the backbone of this revolution. Kinect gets a Second Life.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JUNE 9, 2022

In the manufacturing space, mixed reality headsets and AR solutions can allow users to access the support of remote specialists wherever they are. What’s more, in endless enterprise environments, companies are using XR to improve company culture, facilitate meaningful discussions, and improve meetings.

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 7, 2020

This article features the latest episode of The AR Show. Based on a new collaboration, episode coverage now joins AR Insider’s editorial flow including narrative insights and audio. One of the ongoing themes in our AR Show coverage is how executives today exercise the muscles developed in early-career cross-training.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 1, 2024

Anyway, with the end of the life of Quest 2, this cycle finished and a new one started with Quest 3, Apple Vision Pro, Google and Samsung announcing their own headset, and other companies chasing them (e.g. Huawei and Pico are rumored to be working on an Apple Vision Pro competitor).

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 21, 2020

Speakers’ opinions are their own. Regular AR Insder readers know that we have a longstanding hypothesis that following tech giants’ moves and motivations can reveal AR’s likely trajectory. Looking at the flavors of AR that the big five are developing, they each trace back to their core businesses.

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ARVR

MARCH 24, 2021

Foundational Principle Picking up where we left off in the last installment in this series, the AR cloud is a foundational principle for enabling spatial interactions. Also known as mirrorworld and other monikers, it’s about data that’s anchored to places and things that AR devices can process into meaningful content.

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Next Reality AR

OCTOBER 9, 2018

Augmented reality productivity software maker Upskill has expanded the reach of its Skylight platform with support for Microsoft HoloLens. Presenting this information in augmented reality allows them to keep their hands-free for the task at hand and reducing "swivel chair" between the task and a laptop.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

MAY 11, 2017

In a keynote today Microsoft is revealing a long-awaited missing piece of its Windows mixed reality platform – motion controllers. According to Microsoft, the controllers would be shown on stage at its keynote but wouldn’t be available for hands-on demos at its Build developer conference this week.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

Most of the big giant companies in the world are investing heavily in the field of AI. According to CBINSIGHTS , tech giants like Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Apple (FAMGA) have all been acquiring AI startups aggressively in the last decade. Many of the large tech giants are trying to penetrate the booming AR market.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

OCTOBER 24, 2022

One such platform, the Microsoft Reactor meetup, has united many thought leaders, tech giants, and organisations as a guiding compass for the growing community of technology enthusiasts, developers, journalists, and even senior executives. Excellent @Microsoft Reactor #meetup in #London with @VR2AR , Alexander Karim, and @seanmtracey.

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EON Reality

DECEMBER 20, 2023

” Elon Musk: “VR and AR could be incredibly useful for educational purposes, making complex concepts more tangible and engaging.” ” “AI-powered learning tools can enhance VR/AR experiences, providing real-time feedback and adapting to learner progress.”

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ARVR

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

One-year price performance for MSFT, AAPL, GOOGL, SNE, and NVDA According to the latest report from Statista , the global augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) markets are rapidly growing and are forecast to reach a total of $72.8 One-year price performance for AAPL as of 2/3/20 Trending AR VR Articles: 1.

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

Smartphones are old news. The tech industry’s next bet is a series of technologies usually called augmented reality (AR) or mixed reality. Industry watchers and participants think that Apple has a good chance to validate and revolutionize AR like it did with smartphones. Where is Spatial Computing in its Lifecycle?

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

FEBRUARY 2, 2017

It seems fairly clear from rumors , industry insiders and a spat of recent acquisitions that the gargantuan corporation is working on something in the VR/AR space. However, while rivals like Google , Microsoft and Sony are already well on their immersive way, Apple remains silent on what its immersive projects may be.

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ARVR

OCTOBER 7, 2020

As AR ( Augmented Reality ) is becoming more and more popular, it’s turning into a buzzword. If you’re interested in AR, keep reading! In this article I’ll describe the 6 most important AR trends to watch in 2020. However, AR is so much more than the gaming and entertainment industry. Apple recently introduced ARKit 4.0

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