AR Insider

FEBRUARY 22, 2021

For example, wayfinding can be offered with big floating arrows through AR interfaces — sort of like Google Live View but indoors. Google’s Internet of Places Materializes. Below are a handful that we pulled for this week’s Data Dive. Data Layers. The project surveyed 76 U.S.

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Road to VR

JULY 20, 2022

Google announced that the company will be conducting real world tests of its early AR prototypes starting next month. ” Some of the key areas Google is emphasizing are things like real-time translation and AR turn-by-turn navigation. ” Critically, Google says the research prototypes look like “normal glasses.”

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 14, 2023

Last week, Google delivered its most important event of the year, the Google I/O. Of course, AI has been the star of the show , with the public release of Google Bard and the announcement of a new language model, but there have been also interesting pieces of news about XR.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 19, 2022

Google Earth VR is a fun and useful way of seeing the world—it’s easy to lose yourself visiting your home town, or mapping out new adventures thanks to the company’s extensive 3D building scans. Unfortunately Google Earth VR is a PC VR only app, meaning it doesn’t work natively on Quest.

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AR Insider

JULY 20, 2020

For an indexed library of spatial computing insights, data, reports and multimedia, subscribe to ARtillery PRO. Always see chart date for context, and refer to newer data if applicable. But could greater impact come from the biggest ad giant of all: Google? Header Image Credit: Google. Future-Proofing Search.

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Road to VR

JUNE 30, 2020

Google unveiled a method of capturing and streaming volumetric video, something Google researchers say can be compressed down to a lightweight format capable of even being rendered on standalone VR/AR headsets. If you’re looking for more examples of Google’s volumetric video, you can check them out here.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

DECEMBER 21, 2022

Data protection and privacy are major concerns for metaverse companies, developers, and users alike. Companies that fail to factor in data protection and privacy rights in the metaverse could face heavy penalties in the long term. What Does the Metaverse Mean for Data Privacy? Consent Mechanisms Must Reflect New Data Types.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 16, 2022

Image by Google). Google performs interesting AR news at I/O conference. At Google I/O, no executive of the company has talked about the M-word, but they have anyway showed interesting AR updates, which will be relevant for our future M-world. Another cool announcement has been the one of Immersive View for Google Maps.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 11, 2021

Google Earth VR , which is available today on PC VR, is a breathtaking way to explore our fascinating planet. With Google unfortunately abandoning many of its VR initiatives, it’s unlikely that we’ll see a version of Google Earth VR with multiplayer, let alone Quest support.

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AR Insider

JUNE 5, 2023

Buried in Google's recent AR software news was notable nugget: ARCore is now compatible with 1.4 What does this mean for Google's AR play as it retreats from hardware and doubles down on software? billion devices. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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Next Reality AR

MAY 19, 2021

For most mainstream users, LiDAR sensors for precision depth sensing remain the exclusive domain of Apple iPhones and iPads, but Google is helping Android device makers close the depth gap on the software side via its ARCore toolkit.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 25, 2022

Google starts testing its AR glasses in the wild. Google has announced that it is going to start to test the prototypes of its AR glasses in the wild. What is relevant about this piece of news is that Google has just confirmed its strong commitment to augmented reality. More info (Google testing AR glasses?—?Official

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AR Insider

JANUARY 25, 2021

Though Google/Fitbit and Amazon are making headway, Apple continues to hold the largest market share with an estimated 66 million AirPods sold in 2020 ( ARtillery Intelligence ) and 80 million Apple watches ( Above Avalon ). More from AR Insider… The post Data Dive: Wearables’ Hot Streak Continues appeared first on AR Insider.

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VRScout

JUNE 7, 2021

Similar to Google Maps’ Live View, the new mode lets you scan your nearby surroundings to receive more detailed GPS data delivered in the form of AR arrows layered directly over the real world, making it the perfect tool for those in need of some additional assistance while navigating a new city or unfamiliar neighborhood.

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AR Insider

MARCH 11, 2020

After examining Amazon and Microsoft , it’s time to zero in on Google. For Google that of course means search. Several Google moves over the past decade had that same underlying goal. Meanwhile, Google’s AR play is visual search , which similarly traces back to the goal of driving search volume.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 29, 2020

Google is going to buy North. A report says tha t Alphabet, the company behind Google, is in the last stages of the acquisition of North, the Canadian startup that makes the Focals smartglasses. Google adds depth APIs to ARCore. The post The XR Week Peek (2020.06.29): Oculus kills the Go, Google buys North, and much more!

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Road to VR

MAY 15, 2024

Google today announced it’s starting a pilot program that will soon allow select partners to create AR content and display it within Google Maps. Because compared to Meta and Apple, Google still seems unable to commit to a coherent XR strategy.

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Road to VR

MAY 2, 2024

Despite not receiving updates in years, Google Earth VR (2016) on Steam is still one of the most useful and immersive ways to interact with the company’s 3D version of planet Earth, Street View and all. The post ‘EarthQuest’ is What ‘Google Earth VR’ Should Have Been on Quest appeared first on Road to VR.

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ARVR

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Though it’s a mature product with a dominant market share, Google Maps’ roadmap resembles that of a younger, nimbler product. And its latest update is to make Live View more searchable (it is Google after all). Google’s years of user search data have informed its choice to emphasize these business types.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

Virtual Virtual Reality launched on Google Daydream back in 2017, but thanks to some fun and clever interaction design that worked equally well on both 3DOF and 6DOF headsets, the game made its way to all major VR platforms with marked success in the years following the demise of the ill-fated Daydream.

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ARPost

JULY 30, 2020

But AR/VR solutions are not limited to Google Glass, mobile apps for trying on shoes or accessories, and AR-based games. Additionally, engineers train Deep Learning algorithms to accurately detect markers in live video data. Sponsored content. Sponsored by Softeq. Extended reality in visual solutions is making the headlines.

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 13, 2023

Google Lens is now used for 10 billion visual searches per month. This follows the 8 billion mark that it reached in May, and the 3 billion that it announced in June of the previous year. We examine strategic implications. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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AR Insider

AUGUST 28, 2020

Also known as mirroworld , magicverse and other monikers , it’s all about data that’s anchored to places and things, which AR devices can ingest and process into meaningful content. One historical parallel is the mighty Google. In fact, Google is a natural candidate to build this “Internet of Places.”

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

Data Point of the Week is AR Insider’s dive into the latest spatial computing figures. It includes data points, along with narrative insights and takeaways. For an indexed collection of data and reports, subscribe to ARtillery Pro. To sidestep tech jargon, Google sometimes calls it “search what you see.”.

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Road to VR

MARCH 5, 2020

Google has taken its sweet time bringing its VR creation app Tilt Brush (2016) to PSVR, although having recently slimmed down the app to fit on the modest mobile chipset of Oculus Quest may have given the company needed incentive to finally launch on PSVR. Europe – CUSA18231_00. Image courtesy Gamstat.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 20, 2023

More info (Official statement by Mark Zuckerberg) More info (Meta to lay off 10,000 people — Road To VR) More info (Meta to lay off 10,000 people — Upload VR) More info (Meta focusing more on AI — Yahoo Finance) More info (Meta focusing more on AI — CNN) Other relevant news Google is discontinuing Glass It’s the end of an era.

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AR Insider

MARCH 24, 2021

That could be wayfinding with Google Live View , or visual search with Google Lens. As you can tell from the above examples, Google will have a key stake in this “Internet of Places.” For example, the last installment of this series examined Google’s natural “Internet of Places” play.

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AR Insider

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Apple continues to make moves to catch up to Google's leading position in online mapping, including immersive features like AR navigation. Its latest move involves collecting 3D mapping data while people use Apple Maps. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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AR Insider

MARCH 9, 2020

Data Point of the Week is AR Insider’s dive into the latest spatial computing figures. It includes data points, along with narrative insights and takeaways. For an indexed collection of data and reports, subscribe to ARtillery Pro. To sidestep tech jargon, Google sometimes calls it “search what you see.”.

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AR Insider

AUGUST 9, 2023

we disable TikTok’s algorithm, dress our best for Copenhagen Fashion Week, and ask Google to protect our personal data. T This week on Reality Bytes. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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Road to VR

MAY 20, 2021

This week Google revealed Project Starline, a booth-sized experimental system for immersive video chatting, purportedly using a bevy of sensors, a light-field display, spatial audio, and novel compression to make the whole experience possible over the web. Image courtesy Google. Image courtesy Google.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MAY 27, 2024

Google Project Starline finally looks like it’s going to be rolling out to workplaces worldwide, potentially transforming the way we meet and collaborate in the future of work. So, what is Google Project Starline, and what makes it different from the current solutions available? What is Google Project Starline?

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VRScout

JULY 25, 2022

The device provides users with key performance data in real-time, allowing them to stay informed while remaining focused on their training. According to MicroLED, ActiveLook can be paired with smartphones, smartwatches, and other Bluetooth-compatible devices to access even more performance-related data. ” ActiveLook 2.0

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

This week on Reality Bytes, we sing along with Google’s new music-based generative AI, experience data overload with TikTok’s “Video Insights,” and discuss the AI battle between Microsoft's Bing and Google’s Bard. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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AR Insider

AUGUST 12, 2020

For an indexed library of spatial computing insights, data, reports and multimedia, subscribe to ARtillery PRO. Going back further, Google has long revealed its intentions to use the smartphone as a visual search tool for local discovery. Is Visual Mapping Apple & Google’s Next Battleground? Internet of Places.

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AR Insider

MARCH 31, 2021

A fter expanding and contracting in various VR initiatives, Google continues to be committed to AR. If search and AR had a baby, it would be visual search — Google’s prevailing AR play, otherwise known as Google Lens. This is Google’s version of an AR cloud. The AR Location Wars, Part I: Google.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

What if I told you that smart devices such as your iPhone and Google Assistant aren’t just listening to you, but persuading and manipulating your actions as well? Upon approach, each object displayed a digital readout providing further explanation into how they were actively collecting user data. Image Credit: The Othrs.

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