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Spatial Beats: Apple VR, Google Poly & LBVR Hangs On

AR Insider

Finally, why in the name of the geek gods is Google shutting down Poly? Google’s own Tilt Brush, an important content creation tool, relies on Poly. Tilt Brush co-creator Patrick Hackett just left Google, too. Immersive Tech replaces The VOID. Not a good sign. Wave gets rid of VR app to focus on broader distribution.

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Expert View: Immersive Technology Investment Boosting Creativity

Tech Trends VR

One area which is evolving rapidly in the country is the immersive technologies industry, with virtual reality (VR) in particular, forecast to grow at a faster rate than any other entertainment and media industry from 2016 – 2021 in the UK, making it the fastest growing, and largest, virtual reality industry in EMEA.

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Why are Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality the Perfect XR Pair?

XR Today - Virtual Reality

Virtual reality combines hardware and software to immerse users in digital environments for numerous use cases, including learning, entertainment, therapy, and others. Blending VR and AI in the New World For example, the travel, tourism, and healthcare sectors have leveraged AI virtual assistants to guide people in virtual environments.

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5 Industries Which Could Benefit From Augmented Reality Post COVID

ARPost

See Also: How Immersive Technology Is Advancing Healthcare. Travel and Tourism. Although the travel and tourism industry has taken a direct hit from COVID-19, technology innovations like augmented reality can help the sector bounce back by providing an incredible, immersive experience. billion by 2025.

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Real-World Applications and Benefits of AR Cloud

ARPost

It provides users with a more immersive way of engaging with and searching for information. Innovations in AR technology are geared to take it to the next level, allowing AR to deliver more immersive user experiences that take place in both physical and digital worlds. Google Lens.

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Google Maps Rolls Out AR Update for Android, iOS

XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

This week, Google is rolling out a long-awaited update for its Maps service, integrating augmented reality (AR) navigation visualizations, search functions, and immersive retail tools, 9 to 5 Mac reported. The software giant first previewed Google Maps Live View’s AR functions in September.

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Study by “Compare The Market” Finds Surging Interest in “Virtual Travel”

ARPost

Australian financial service provider and consumer protection group Compare The Market used Google Trends and SEMRush to look at how internet users are searching terms like “virtual travel”, “virtual tourism”, “VR travel”, “virtual reality tours”, and “virtual reality travel.” What about “ immersive theater ”? About the Study.

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