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How a Self-Taught Teen Built His Own North Star Headset

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At the same time, hardware hackers have built their own versions of the AR headset, with new prototypes appearing in Tokyo and New York. But the most surprising developments come from North Carolina, where a 19-year-old AR enthusiast has built multiple North Star headsets and several new demos.

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Bending Reality: North Star’s Calibration System

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Bringing new worlds to life doesn’t end with bleeding-edge software – it’s also a battle with the laws of physics. With new community-created headsets appearing in Tokyo and New York , Project North Star is a compelling glimpse into the future of AR interaction.

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3D Jam: Now with Over $75K in Prizes!

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Everyone who signs up for the 3D Jam gets a special hardware discount code when they register, and teams who complete their submission by the November 9th deadline get their hardware cost refunded. This month, we’re also hitting up DC , Philly , New York , Boston , and Toronto as part of our global 3D Jam Tour.

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