Ordnance Survey already utilises augmented reality (AR) in its OS Maps app but the organisation plans to embrace the technology even further with its very first AR videogame. Partnering with PRELOADED (BBC Earth – Micro Kingdoms: Senses), their working on a new geo-location title set to launch in 2022. Considering Ordnance Survey is Great Britain’s […]
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Begin Your Quest in AR RPG The Witcher: Monster Slayer This July
Looking for an augmented reality (AR) videogame to run around in that swaps cute critters for horrifying monsters? Then you’ll want to keep an eye out this month for The Witcher: Monster Slayer, as developer Spokko has just confirmed the launch will take place in just over two weeks. Originally announced back in September 2020, […]
Facebook’s AR Vision is a Contextual AI-Powered Interface
Virtual reality (VR) might be Facebook’s main commercial focus when it comes to immersive technology at the moment but the company is heavily investing in an augmented reality (AR) future. Today, Facebook Reality Labs (FRL) has given another teasing look into its vision, which revolves around a contextually-aware, AI-powered interface for its AR glasses. AR […]
Pokémon GO Demo Shown on HoloLens 2 at Microsoft Ignite
During today’s Microsoft Ignite event, in collaboration with Niantic Labs, the companies showcased what the possible future of Pokémon GO could be. They demoed a prototype of the augmented reality (AR) videogame on HoloLens 2 for the first time. Currently just a proof-of-concept, the demo was part of Microsoft’s Mesh announcement to build shared experiences […]
Concept Videos Leak Samsung’s AR Vision
While Samsung still has an interest in virtual reality (VR) like many tech companies at the moment, it’s augmented reality (AR) which poses a greater interest moving forward. Over the weekend a couple of concept videos leaked reportedly showcasing two Samsung models; Glasses Lite and AR Glasses. Both videos were care of well-known tech leaker […]
Niantic Launches Programme Supporting Black AR Developers
It’s currently Black History Month in the US and Niantic Labs is showing its support by announcing a new programme. Called the Black Developers Initiative (BDI), Niantic will provide access, resources and mentorship to Black augmented reality (AR) creators. The initiative is about funding new projects from Black videogame development teams both indie and veteran […]
Rokid Unveils Stylish ‘Vision 2’ Mixed Reality Glasses
It’s been a big week for tech thanks to CES 2021 and to bring it to a close Chinese augmented reality (AR) company Rokid has revealed its latest device, the Rokid Vision 2. Like its previous mixed reality (MR) products, Rokid has created a set of lightweight glasses which use optical waveguide technology – similar […]
Create Movies on Your iPhone With Litho’s First AR App ‘Diorama’
Litho’s augmented reality (AR) controller has been available for about a year, giving creators a tool for building and manipulating digital objects on a mobile device. Today, the company has announced the launch of Diorama, an AR app which allows users to animated scenes. Essentially providing users with a way to create AR movies directly […]
Nreal’s Consumer AR Glasses Now Available in South Korea Through LG Uplus
The next 12 months are going to see an influx of augmented reality (AR) glasses which connect to smartphones to utilise 5G. One of these is the Nreal Light which has just launched in South Korea in partnership with LG Uplus. Designed to be compact enough to be worn just like sunglasses, the Nreal Light […]
Arm AR Research Report Finds Positive Consumer Interest, Everyday AR Still 10 Years Away
Augmented reality (AR) has yet to catch up to the aspirations many developers have for the technology, with high-end devices like Microsoft’s HoloLens 2 and Magic Leap 1 still relatively bulky – certainly not stylish – while consumer smartphone-based AR has its own limitations. British semiconductor IP and IoT software company Arm recently commissioned a […]