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Explore Tokyo Using AR Technology Powered By Apple Maps

VRScout

It was back in 2021 that Apple first introduced AR (augmented reality) navigation to its Apple Maps app, allowing iOS users to navigate their real-world environment using virtual overlays. Tokyo, Japan is just the latest major city to receive official support for AR walking guidance. Image Credit: Alta Distance.

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When to Use Virtual Reality (VR) Instead of Augmented Reality (AR)?

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There are some obvious big differences in AR & VR — Augmented Reality (AR) is still largely phone-based, mainly used for placing CGI objects over real-time video, and requires an always-on, strong internet connection. So why is the transportive nature of VR important? You simply can’t do that in AR!

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Sarah Hill of StoryUp VR

Everything VR & AR

Sarah Hill, who is the CEO and Chief Storyteller of StoryUp VR guests on Everything VR & AR to talk about their focus on creating memorable virtual & augmented reality journalistic experiences. Nathan is also the Founder of the VRAR Association.

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Voted, Passed and Signed: XRA Commended the CHIPS and Science Act

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The Washington DC-based association sees it as a vital element of the emerging tech ecosystem. XRA pushed for virtual reality, augmented reality, and mixed reality, to be part of the US budget. Google, HTC Vive, Microsoft, Meta, and Sony Interactive Entertainment jointly created XRA.

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