Tag: augmented reality
Facebook Demoes New AR-based Wrist Wearable Technology
Apart from working on a Clubhouse-clone and an Instagram for kids, Facebook is also working on AR-based technologies at its Facebook Reality Labs facility....
How to Copy and Paste Real-World Objects in AR Using iPhone and Android
Larry Tesler created “copy-paste” to copy simple texts and notes from one page and paste them on another. That simple innovation changed the way we use our computers....
This AR App Lets You Copy-Paste Real World Objects on Documents
Apart from catching virtual monsters and Snapchatting, there aren't a lot of uses for augmented reality. Although we know the potential of the technology,...
Google’s ‘Sodar’ AR Tool Will Help You Follow Social Distancing Guidelines
Want to ensure that you're practicing social distancing in the time of COVID? Now there's an app for that! Well, it's technically not an...
Sony’s New AR App Will Put a Virtual TV on Your Wall
Just last day, when my mother told me that we should get a new television set, I immediately went to grab the measuring tape...
How AR and VR Can Change the Healthcare Industry for the Better
As technology continues to evolve each passing day, many of the industries are adopting new kinds of technologies. Since the recent past, the healthcare...
How the LiDAR Sensor in the New iPad Can Be a Game-Changer for AR
Apple has leaned towards Augmented Reality (AR) for a long time. The company started emphasizing on AR with the launch of their ARKit back...
Google ARCore ‘Depth API’ Brings Occlusion For More Realistic AR
As part of its plans to make ARCore more appealing to developers, Google on Monday added a major new feature to its augmented reality...
Apple, Valve Jointly Developing AR Headset: Report
According to industry sources quoted by Taiwanese publication, Digitimes, Apple has partnered with US-based gaming giant, Valve, to develop its much-rumored AR headset that's...
Samsung Working on Augmented Reality Glasses with ARM Processor
A new patent application filed by Samsung with the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) suggests that the company is developing AR glasses...
Harry Potter: Wizards Unite Will Launch Globally on June 21
"Yer a wizard, Harry", or at least you can pretend to be really soon, thanks to the new Harry Potter AR game titled "Harry...
‘Bose Frames’ AR Glasses Are Now Available to Pre-Order; Priced at $199
Earlier this year in March, Bose announced its augmented reality (AR) platform with a set of prototype AR glasses. Well, the commercial version of...
Huawei Reveals Plans to Launch AR Glasses Soon
Huawei climbed up to the second spot in the global smartphone leader board on the back of Honor's stunning rise in India and its...
India One of the Fastest Growing Markets for Augmented Reality: Facebook
India is one of the fastest growing regions for augmented reality (AR) technology and Facebook is providing tools like AR Studio for developers and...
Facebook Brings New Video Chat AR Games to Messenger
Facebook is not ignoring Messenger in its bid to keep WhatsApp and Instagram updated with new features. Facebook has introduced a new feature for...
Nokia Brings Back the Iconic Snake Game in AR Form
HMD Global is reviving the classic snake game from the early-generation Nokia phones but adding a modern twist with augmented reality.
The company has announced...
OnePlus 6 Gets Improved Augmented Reality Apps With ARCore Support
Google's ARCore is one of the most promising features in Android as it omits the need for a dedicated AR headset or some specially...
Qualcomm Unveils Dedicated Snapdragon XR1 Platform For AR, VR Headsets
Qualcomm is well-known as a leading chipmaker, powering most of our phones and smart devices. The company's popular Snapdragon chipsets have even been repurposed...
ARCore Apps Now Supported by Samsung Galaxy S9, S9+
Samsung's Galaxy S9 and Galaxy S9+ have become the latest Android smartphones to support Google’s augmented reality developer platform, ARCore. This was revealed yesterday...
PayPal Plans to Bring Shopping Experience to Augmented Reality Smart Glasses
PayPal has been on an expansion marathon lately, launching its payment service in India and adding support for the online payment service in Samsung...