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Getting started with Augmented Reality (AR)

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It has become viable that even businesses and corporates are using it to increase sales, and transform the way humans interact with computers and visualize contents. The first AR experience was developed in 1968 at Harvard when a computer scientist named Ivan Sutherland created a special head-mounted AR display system.

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Report: VR and AR Device Market to hit $1.8 billion in 2018

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The report published today by global analyst company CCS Insight shows the worldwide market for virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) head-worn devices growing by an average of 50 percent annually over the next five years. Latest forecast by analyst firm CCS Insight paints an optimistic picture of Immersive Tech adoption.

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Orlando is ‘The MetaCenter’: Pushing Boundaries in the Metaverse

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The metaverse community witnessed a new milestone as Orlando proved it is “the MetaCenter ” by hosting a business event in the ENGAGE metaverse platform for the VR/AR Association’s Orlando/Central Florida Chapter. Participants joined using various VR devices such as Oculus, mobile devices, desktops, and MacBooks.

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BRINK Traveler – the Photogrammetry-Based AR and VR App Brings the World Close to You

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Due to restrictions still in force, many countries are still off-limits for US tourists. However, an innovative photogrammetry-based AR and VR app promises to bring the world closer to you. To create the AR and VR app, BRINK XR combined aerial (drone) photography and land photographs using cameras on tripods. The VR App .

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Remote assistants in combination with AR or VR in US 2022

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Virtual Reality and The Future of Remote Assistance for Businesses Unless you live under a rock, you’ve probably been a part of at least one conversation regarding augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) in recent years. Another example of AR is Snapchat lenses and Instagram filters. According to Investopedia ?—?“Augmented

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WellTown Is A VR Experience Built For An Entire City

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WellTown , however, is more than fun games; it’s also an experience designed to showcase how incredibly beautiful the city truly is in hopes of sparking a increase in tourism. Tourism has benefited very well from VR experiences. WellTown is a remarkable and innovative approach to tourism. Image Credit: WellingtonNZ.

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10 Virtual Reality Trends to Look Out for in 2021 and Beyond

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Oculus was acquired by Facebook, showing the possibility of integrated VR within the social platform. Tourism and Travel (Experience Destinations Before Booking). As most of us are stuck at home due to the coronavirus pandemic, people are yearning for a vacation or any travel in general.