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AR Technology Meets Music At SXSW 2022

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Music metaverse company Ristband is using all the technology at its disposal to revolutionize the live music industry. Individuals lucky enough to get a slot into the show were shuffled into a small theater where everyone was given an older model head-mounted display powered by Samsung mobile devices. Credit: VRScout.

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This AR Helmet Lets Helicopter Pilots ‘Own The Sky’

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International technology company Elbit Systems this week unveiled a helicopter vision suite for military helicopters that uses a combination of augmented reality (AR), machine learning, and artificial intelligence to provide pilots better visibility while in degraded visibility conditions. ” For more information visit here.

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Samsung to Acquire AR/VR Microdisplay Company eMagin for $218M

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eMagin, the US-based developer and manufacturer of OLED microdisplays for AR/VR headsets, announced a merger agreement with Samsung Display, a subsidiary of the Korean tech giant. Founded in 2001, eMagin has created head-mounted displays to showcase its OLED technology since the release of Z800, which launched in mid-2005.

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ConjureKit AR Tool Features ‘Instant Calibration’ Tech

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Launch shared AR experiences in seconds. Augmented reality (AR) technology lets you change the world around you by overlaying digital content that can be used to find your friends at a packed music festival, fight crime as a Marvel superhero , and bring conventional tattoos to life.

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NASA Is Seeking Custom AR Solutions For Space Suits

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The AR solution must be able to withstand radiation, dust, and extreme temperatures. Last week, NASA released an RFI (request for information) asking for potential partners and suppliers for the development of an AR display system for its spacesuit. However, this is not the case with conventional head-mounted display systems.

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Blippar Expands Blippbuilder Support to AR Glasses Under New CEO

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AR creation tool Blippar has long offered its creation tool Blippbuilder, which recently implemented a “freemium” pricing model. Naturally, the tool was built around smartphones, which is how most people still experience AR. At the time, I got very excited about what Blippar was doing in AR,” said Prasannan. “To

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Augmented Reality and Hearables: Where the Two Technologies Meet

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But AR/VR solutions are not limited to Google Glass, mobile apps for trying on shoes or accessories, and AR-based games. Hearables with augmented reality features are becoming ubiquitous thanks to the overall spread of wearables, the contribution of tech giants, and the growing demand for emerging technologies.