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Augmented Books Are On The Way According To Researchers

VRScout

Augmented reality (AR) technology adds a whole new dimension to paperback books. This may sound like science fiction, but researchers at the University of Surrey in England say that the technology described above is already here in the form of “a-books” (augmented reality books). Imagine this.

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The “War of Words” Taking Place in XR Technology

ARPost

XR technology evangelist Stephen Black is the author of Bubiko Foodtour’s Unusual Guide to Augmented Reality. The ebook is a compilation of definitions and lessons learned first-hand and illustrated through the creation of the titular Bubiko. Some people are fighting for the rest of us. But, the connection didn’t end there.

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XR Technology for Collaboration Explained in New Free Guide

ARPost

As a “living resource,” the glossary struck me as similar to Stephen Black’s ebook of XR terms. A living resource in the form of an endlessly updated ebook or PDF is exciting. Smithson explained that the guide doesn’t go into prices because “we figure, for the near future, that’s going to be in flux.”. Awaiting “Phase Two”.

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How Will Xiaomi’s AR Smart Glasses Square Up with Rivals?

XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

Chinese electronics manufacturer Xiaomi has debuted its Wireless AR Glass Discovery Edition, leading to the company’s first-ever wireless augmented reality (AR) smart glasses. These allow users to swipe virtual pages in manuals and eBooks, exit apps, navigate maps, and other controls.

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Bubiko Foodtour’s Unusual Guide to Augmented Reality: An Approachable Introduction to AR Technology

ARPost

There’s a great ebook out there that’ll introduce you to all the jargon you need. Bubiko Foodtour’s Unusual Guide to Augmented Reality. Bubiko Foodtour’s Unusual Guide to Augmented Reality is an introduction to AR technology by AR enthusiast Stephen Black. Inside the eBook. Final Thoughts.

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The XR Week Peek (2022.06.20): Roblox may come to Quest, Meta launches Avatar Store, and more!

The Ghost Howls

In return for your effort, you will enter prize draws for a chance to win $500 towards your AR/VR project, a $100 Amazon voucher, $30 Gumroad ebook of your choice, swag, and more. Just pick a language you’re most comfortable with. If you have a few extra minutes, promote the survey for a chance to win up to $1,000 USD in cash.

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I tried the Apple Vision Pro and saw the future, but don’t buy it yet

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And once you have the phone, might as well use it as a camera, as a GPS, as an ebook reader, as a music player, as a note-taking app, as a calendar, and as a casual gaming device. The Apple Vision Pro wants to be there — it’s pass-through camera makes the device usable for augmented reality. Will that happen with VR?

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