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AR Content is Coming to Google Maps, But It Won’t Matter Until There’s a Headset to See it Through

Road to VR

Google today announced it’s starting a pilot program that will soon allow select partners to create AR content and display it within Google Maps. Because compared to Meta and Apple, Google still seems unable to commit to a coherent XR strategy.

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Google I/O 2024: The Latest XR Updates from Google

XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

Google I/O 2024 is one of the tech giant’s most exciting annual events for a few reasons. Not only does it give us plenty of updates on new devices and development tools from Google, but it’s also where the company announces some of its most exciting innovations.

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WebVR: Taking The Path Of Least Resistance To Mainstream VR

VRScout

If you are wondering why you’ve started seeing more and more discussion of WebVR in the headlines, you’re not alone. In its ease of use and lack of friction for consumers, WebVR presents a glimmer of hope for the mainstream adoption of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR). . Technology Agnostic. “

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The XR Week Peek (2020.10.26): DecaGear is an intriguing VR headset, HTC is working on a new device, and more!

The Ghost Howls

And then the free shipping worldwide from Singapore is a bit too good to be true. But Huawei is not only in the VR market: it is also releasing a new version of its AR smartglasses called Huawei EyeWear 2, made in collaboration with the fashion brand Gentle Monster. Stanford and Samsung create a super-high-resolution display.

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Four XR Developer Insights on Apple’s Vision Pro

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

The Cupertino, London, Munich, Shanghai, Singapore, and Tokyo lab locations give developers self-directed coding and design opportunities. In combination with the Vision Pro device, the Apple-branded developer labs allow XR creators to experience spatial computing, expanding their AR/MR/VR knowledge.

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The VRScout Report – The Week in VR Review

VRScout

As a joint venture between Niantic and Nintendo, the AR app builds upon the gigantic Pokemon franchise which already makes $1.5B People all over the world are running around their neighborhoods, heads down, hunting Pokemon – and getting a little exercise in the process! THE MOST BORING PART OF VIRTUAL REALITY PORN: STATISTICS.

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Over 20 Use Cases of Smart Glasses, VR Headsets, and Smartwatches at Airports

EnterpriseWear

Ideas on the ground and on board: The airport industry first began toying with wearable technology with the release of the original Google Glass in 2013. Additionally, the growing popularity of AR and VR in architecture, engineering and construction has implications for the future of airport renovations and new airport design.