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Samsung & Google Partner To Develop New XR Tech

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That said, the most exciting news came towards the end of the presentation when Qualcomm CEO, Cristiano Amon, and Google SVP of Android, Hiroshi Lockheimer, joined Samsung’s TM Roh on stage to announce that all three companies are partnering to develop new XR experiences. “An

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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. The post Explore Tokyo Using AR Technology Powered By Apple Maps appeared first on VRScout. Image Credit: Alta Distance.

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Google Hit With Antitrust Lawsuit Brought By 36 States and Washington, D.C.

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Google’s Android app store is the subject of an antitrust lawsuit brought by 36 states and Washington, D.C. on Wednesday — the latest installment in the ongoing showdown between tech giants and the regulators that seek to bring them to heel. Read more.

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Samsung To Develop New XR Hardware In Partnership With Qualcomm, Google

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During today’s Samsung Unpacked event, Samsung announced plans to create new ‘Extended Reality’ (XR) hardware in partnership with Google and Qualcomm. And the software will be provided by Google. The hardware will be us.

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Google Illegally Used Dark Patterns to Trick Users Into Handing Over Location Data, State AGs Say

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On Monday, attorneys general from Washington D.C., Texas, and at least two other states refocused their sights on Google, claiming the company repeatedly pressures its users to forfeit their location data through dark pattern tactics and other deceptive practices. Altogether, these practices may amount to violations… Read more.

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Amazon Targets Google, Meta Ad Spending with AR Shopping Update

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Amazon has recently introduced several new features for shoppers to find products from their mobile devices using augmented reality (AR) shopping technologies. The additions aim to challenge firms like Google, Pinterest, and others dominating the eCommerce search sector. The company also launched the multisearch tool last year.

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USA TODAY Builds AR Replica Of Notre Dame In Less Than 8 Hours

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According to USA TODAY, the networks emerging technology team built the experience in less than 8 hours, working around the clock to develop an educational interactive story that shines a better light on the future of one of the countries most treasured landmarks.

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