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Google announces Google Wallet for Android

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Google would quite literally like to replace your physical wallet. At Google I/O 2022 on Wednesday, the company's annual developer's conference, Google announced a brand new feature for Android devices: Google Wallet. The new Google Wallet interface. in order to connect personal ID cards to Google Wallet as well.

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Google Wallet is now available globally

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In May, during its annual Google I/O conference, Google said it would combine Google Pay with several features scattered across other apps into a brand new app: Google Wallet. Now, Google Wallet is officially live and available to download in 39 countries – though it will work a little differently in some markets.

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Explore Tokyo Using AR Technology Powered By Apple Maps

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Similar to Google Maps’ Live View , users can use their smartphone’s camera to follow a series of virtual arrows leading to their desired location without having to take their eyes off the street. At the time of this writing, Tokyo is the only area in Japan to have reportedly received support. Image Credit: Alta Distance.

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Report: TikTok Parent Lays Off Hundreds at VR Subsidiary Pico Interactive, Tencent Scraps VR Plans

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Seen a direct competitor to Meta Quest 2, Pico 4 still isn’t officially sold in the US; the headset is currently only available across Japan, Korea, Singapore, Malaysia, and most countries in Europe. This follows a widening trend of layoffs which have affected nearly every big name in tech, including Google, Meta, Amazon, and Microsoft.

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Augmented World Expo Asia 2023 Announces Agenda

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Singapore VR/AR conference announces speakers from Meta, NVIDIA, Microsoft, Google, 3M, IMDA, HTC, among others. SINGAPORE, July 26, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The Augmented World Expo Asia just released the agenda for the AWE Asia 2023 conference, hosted in Singapore from August 30-31. Schussler (Deutsche Telekom).

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Google’s AR/VR Team Just Keeps Growing

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Google first started its venture into virtual reality with Google Cardboard back in 2014. A look at the company’s job listings so far this year reveals Google’s expanding commitment and investment in VR and AR. Google is continuing to grow its AR and VR teams and shows no signs of stopping any time soon.

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Monster Hunter Now Hits One Million Pre-Registrations

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Monster Hunter Now arrives on September 14 for iOS and Android devices, available through the App Store and Google Play. On Android, a regional soft launch means it's out now in Canada, Hong Kong, Singapore and Sweden.

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