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Will M&A Accelerate AR?

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Google isn’t as acquisitive for AR cloud endeavors (“ Internet of Places “), which build from existing Google Images and Street View data. These are longstanding and extensive training sets for object recognition that feed right into its AR play. In fairness, that’s not always the case. Full-Stack Approach.

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This All-Female Founders Pitch Event Was Held in VR

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San Francisco, CA) – creates magical pets for XR, like pet dragons or unicorns, that will become your faithful digital companions. Spandana Govindgari // ARAD (San Francisco, CA) – easy-to-integrate advertising platform for developers and advertisers to deliver AR ads to better target users and gain insights.

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XRDC Interviews AR and VR Industry Experts in Healthcare Report

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Are you attending XRDC’s AR and VR conference in San Francisco on October 14-15? And recently, AR glasses like HoloLens are being used to train doctors and specialists. Creating new standalone headsets make sharing VR a social experience, which can aid in training and group activities. Healthcare affects everyone.

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Lyft Patents Show How AR & VR Could Change Ridesharing

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Lyft drivers would access this information through an AR headset, such as a Microsoft HoloLens, Google Glass, or Magic Leap, which would place the digital content directly in the view of the Lyft driver, or through an AR enabled smartphone. You could also use your own smartphone or any type of wearable AR device to find them yourself.

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The VRScout Report – The Week in VR Review

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VR is being used to correct conditions like amblyopia (sometimes called “lazy eye”) by San Francisco-based company Vivid Vision; instead of a childhood-scarring eyepatch or invasive surgery, virtual reality is the prescribed treatment. VIRTUAL TRAINING PUT TO THE REAL WORLD TEST – ON A CRANE. …and more.

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Vuzix Medical Use Cases Show Value of AR Smart Glasses

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Their dedication to empowering industries such as medical, manufacturing, remote guidance, and training has led to expansive partnerships with global firms. With our smart glasses, they can get an expert from New York City, San Francisco, or [Baltimore-based] Johns Hopkins to join the theatre experience.

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What to Expect From VR at VRDC and GDC 2017

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Just like last year, they will run essentially concurrently again in and around the Moscone Center in San Francisco, CA. The Oculus Rift and Touch, HTC Vive, PlayStation VR (PSVR), Google Daydream, Samsung Gear VR, and so many other headsets are all available for purchase. What to Expect from Microsoft. Robo Recall.