[ad_1] Facebook’s Andrew Bosworth, who serves as vice-president of the company’s augmented reality and virtual reality divisions, announced the acquisition in a post on the social network. The New York-based startup will become a part of Facebook Reality Labs, the social media company’s AR and VR division that was formerly known as Oculus Research. Bosworth […]
Category: Augmented Reality
Samsung brings Note 10’s AR and camera features to the Galaxy S10
[ad_1] This is also the update you want if you’re looking for tighter integration between your S10 and your computer. It adds DeX for PC support to bring a windowed mobile interface to your Mac or Windows system, and Link for Windows provides a fast track to connecting your phone to (you guessed it) Windows. […]
IKEA’s AR furniture app now lets you preview an entire room
[ad_1] The revamp also allows you to create a profile with a wish list of products you’ve tried in AR. A “For You” feed, meanwhile, offers a steady stream of collections, new products and suggestions if you’re not sure where to start. And if you’re the sort who likes to hunt for Easter eggs, you’re […]
Five Nights At Freddy’s will soon terrify you in augmented reality
[ad_1] Five Nights at Freddy’s AR: Special Delivery, the first FNAF AR game, is in development by Illumix. You can try to survive when it arrives on iOS and Android this fall. Meanwhile, creator Scott Cawthon offered some updates on a number of other FNAF projects. The movie adaptation is on track for a 2021 […]
Another AR headset startup closes its doors
[ad_1] At one point, the Wall Street Journal reported that Daqri had raised as much as $275 million in funding. But according to TechCrunch, investors have caught on to the technical difficulties of creating AR headsets and are less interested in funding AR startups. Earlier this year, the AR headset startup Meta, which had raised […]
iOS 13 file confirms Apple is testing an augmented reality headset
[ad_1] Hints pulled from iOS 13 code have already shown signs of the rumored AR headset that Apple is supposedly working on, but now there’s clearer proof than ever. Developer Steve Troughton-Smith points out a readme in a new release that explains to employees how they can run the augmented reality apps on an iPhone […]
Form’s Swim Goggles display heart rate data in the pool
[ad_1] Swimmers will be able to view their heart rate in their line of sight, thanks to the Swim Goggles’ augmented reality capabilities and the tiny, see-through display inside one of the lenses. The Polar sensors will attach to the goggles via a strap and sit against the swimmer’s temple. Data will be transmitted wirelessly, […]
iOS 13 code hints Apple may be testing an AR headset
[ad_1] Earlier stories have painted varying pictures of what Apple is working on. Rumors from 2018 suggested it could be a powerful AR/VR device with 8K displays for each eye, but more recent reports have hinted the headset could be dependent on an iPhone. Whatever the plans may be, more than one source has claimed […]
‘Minecraft Earth’ beta is available on Android — in five cities
[ad_1] The Minecraft Earth beta recently reset its AR playing field and updated to version 2.0.0 on iOS. Crafters Earth reports that has brought familiar mobs like creepers and spiders to the game plus a number of challenges and adventures. Also, the in-game store is enabled so people can use the “Rubies” currency to buy […]
Microsoft HoloLens 2 will go on sale in September
[ad_1] The tech giant’s upcoming headset promises a more comfortable experience than its predecessor. We were able to confirm just how comfortable the headset is — it felt more balanced and less hot — when we tested it out at MWC. The device was also designed to be more immersive. It has double the field […]