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The 5 most important XR-related pieces of news from Google I/O 2023

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Last week, Google delivered its most important event of the year, the Google I/O. Of course, AI has been the star of the show , with the public release of Google Bard and the announcement of a new language model, but there have been also interesting pieces of news about XR.

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Spatial Beats: Zoom, Looking Glass & AR Funding

AR Insider

This week we look at Zoom’s new immersive view, Looking Glass’ latest milestone, the latest AR funding rounds and the return to physical events. While Burning Man announced it’s throwing in the towel on a live 2021 event, the world’s largest trade show, CES, will be back in Las Vegas the first week of January, 2022.

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Lyft Patents Show How AR & VR Could Change Ridesharing

VRScout

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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AR Glasses You’d Be Happy To Be Caught Dead In

VRScout

Are we finally getting closer to affordable, good-looking AR wearables? They are also working with Amazon to finish the broader integration of Alexa and expect to complete certification soon. Alexa BETA is currently available for developers. Image Credit: Vuzix.

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Big XR News from Apple, Google, XREAL, and Meta Reality Labs

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The trusted emerging technology show became home to many XR vendors showcasing the latest in AR/VR/MR solutions. Countless announcements and moments from the event paint a positive picture of the months ahead, with many immersive technology firms, new and old, looking to wow audiences as XR is expected to have another wave of hype.

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‘Hidden Figures’ AR Experience Takes You Around The US To Learn About STEM Innovators

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The application is an AR first for New York Times and highlights the main characters of the Hidden Figures film, Katherine Johnson, Mary Jackson, and Dorothy Vaughan. The twist on this AR app is that the different figures featured in this virtual museum are attached to locations across the US.

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Spatial Beats: Perseverance XR, Rebecca Minkoff & 3D Maps

AR Insider

This week, we look at XR treatments of the Perseverence Mars landing, Rebecca Minkoff’s new AR collection and other happenings from the spatial universe. Recent advances in technology have renewed interest in space, and given humanity hope in the midst of a pandemic. Realworld is based on the Microsoft version of Google Earth.

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