Augmented Reality Roundup: December 2019
Let’s take a look at what’s been happening in the Augmented Reality space for December 2019. Google shows off its brand new (and amazing) AR features Google‘s ARCore Depth API will soon allow developers to perform what’s known as occlusion, which is when an artificial object can be blocked from view by other real-world objects […]
FDA Approves Augmedics’ AR System For Spinal Surgery
Augmedics Inc., a Chicago-based startup focused on augmented reality (AR) applications in health care, received 510(k) clearance from U.S. FDA for its Xvision Spine system, an AR headset for surgical procedure. More surgeons are donning headsets as a growing number of augmented reality systems are approved for surgical planning and procedures. For example, Philips has debuted its own AR […]
Google Shows Off Its Brand New (And Amazing) AR Features
It’s a new milestone for Augmented Reality (AR). At first glance, this sounds highly technical and uninteresting. However, when you understand what it does, you’ll see how this will fundamentally change your augmented reality experiences. You’ll also see how it will open up tons of new possibilities for AR in the worlds of productivity, shopping, and even gaming. […]
Oppo Announces Its Own Augmented Reality Headset
Oppo has announced its first augmented reality (AR) glasses at its ongoing Oppo Inno Day 2019 conference. Smartphone maker Oppo has announced a pair of augmented reality glasses and stated they will be released during the first three months of 2020. Oppo’s AR Glass headset is part of an effort to expand beyond only making smartphones, […]
Augmented Reality Advertising: More Than Just a Gimmick
Augmented reality advertising is quickly becoming the go-to advertising medium. Is it worth it though? It’s a tough world to live in for marketers. Banner blindness. Growing consumer frustration at ads all over the world. Short attention spans. Need I go on? Luckily, there’s a new kid on the block that could be the answer […]
Augmented Reality Roundup: November 2019
Let’s take a look at what’s been happening in the Augmented Reality space for November 2019. Hololens 2 Launches Aiming to be a significant upgrade over its predecessor in both field and overall performance, the second generation of the company’s head-mounted computer is geared primarily towards enterprise organizations, where Microsoft and its partners are continuing […]
HoloLens 2: Microsoft’s augmented reality headset launches
And it’s “only” $3500. Aiming to be a significant upgrade over its predecessor in both field and overall performance, the second generation of the company’s head-mounted computer is geared primarily towards enterprise organizations, where Microsoft and its partners are continuing to experiment with and develop practical applications for augmented reality in the workplace. The HoloLens […]
Augmented Reality and a Better User Experience
Augmented Reality has the potential to transform the way we view and interact with the world around us. Enhancing the customer experience is one of the top priorities for many brands and marketers today. Augmented reality advertising doubles down on that idea, giving them the ability to produce real-world user experiences that literally become digital. How can […]
Revolutionising Sports With Augmented Reality
Augmented reality (AR) has penetrated into various sectors like education, manufacturing, retail, and healthcare. The sports industry is no different. AR in sports is capable to improve the skills of athletes, reduce the risk of failures and injuries, as well as enhance the viewing experiences for the fans. A number of stunning and real-world applications […]
Augmented Reality Roundup: October 2019
Let’s take a look at what’s been happening in the Augmented Reality space for October 2019. VR/AR startup valuations reach $45 billion (on paper) Despite early-stage virtual reality market and augmented reality market valuations softening in a transitional period, total global AR/VR startup valuations are now at $45 billion globally — include non-pure play AR/VR startups discussed below, […]