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AR App Lets You Play ‘Space Invaders’ On A Beer Can Because Why Not?

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Using the app Swigr, users can scan custom labels located printed on beverage containers to access various entertainment. To help showcase its technology in action, Immertia has released a new AR game called Beer Invaders which—as you might expect—can be played on a basic aluminum beer can. appeared first on VRScout.

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Peter Jackson’s New Studio is All About AR Storytelling

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The Lord of the Rings auteur is using Apple’s ARkit to unlock new levels of storytelling immersion in augmented reality. The New Zealand native is responsible for some of the medium’s most technologically groundbreaking work, including the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit franchises.

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ARKit Holo App Puts Your Favorite Personalities in the Palm of Your Hand

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When it comes to bringing photo realistic people into virtual and augmented reality, 8i has paving the way with their technology. Now the New Zealand-based company has officially employed the use of Apple’s powerful ARKit platform to bring a whole new level of realistic digital figures to augmented reality.

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‘Zingoshi Chronicles’ Uses AR To Help Children Build Confidence

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The New Zealand-based creators making Zingoshi are doing just that with a series of games and books they hope will empower girls and all adventuresome children. There was a real lack of good, wholesome and fun quality entertainment content for young girls,” spoke Co-founder Ronel Schodt in a statement.

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Top 50 Asian Virtual Reality-Augmented Reality Leaders,Evangelists, Investors & Influencers

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Ambarish Mitra is the CEO and co-Founder of #Blippar one of the first billion dollar “Augmented Reality” Startup from India, being a pioneer, early mover brings its own pro’s & lots of Con’s. Co-founder & CEO of #VeeR, A leading VR entertainment company with the mission of bringing cinematic VR content to the mass audience.

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Weyo’s Kid-Friendly AR Apps Offer A Magical Escape While Under Lockdown

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With the COVID-19 lockdown still in effect across the globe, kids and parents are actively seeking additional ways to stay entertained together (and if you can do it without getting glue and paste on the carpet, even better). The Wiggles – Fun Time with Faces. The Wiggles – Fun Time with Faces is available on the App Store and Google Play.

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The XR Week Peek (2021.01.25): Facebook plans “a big shift” in privacy, Apple VR headset rumored, and more!

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The GabeN is currently in New Zealand, enjoying a lockdown-free life (New Zealand has zero Coronavirus cases). Aryzon is a Dutch company producing the cardboard of AR , a phone holder through which you can enjoy affordable augmented reality. Gabe Newell explains Valve Index shortages, and more.

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