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Snapchat Resurrects AR Lenses via Google Chrome Extension

XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

Snapchat has introduced ‘Snapchat Camera for Chrome’ that enable users to add AR Lenses to their webcams using a Google Chrome extension. Microsoft is involved in AR in a big way too. Last month, for example, Microsoft added frontline AR tools for iOS and Android , following the success of the technology on the HoloLens 2.

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Spatial Beats: Apple VR, Google Poly & LBVR Hangs On

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Finally, why in the name of the geek gods is Google shutting down Poly? Google’s own Tilt Brush, an important content creation tool, relies on Poly. We are waiting and hoping and praying a white knight swoops in to rescue Poly like Microsoft rescued AltspaceVR in the VR winter of 2018. Not a good sign.

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Why are Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality the Perfect XR Pair?

XR Today - Virtual Reality

Blending VR and AI in the New World For example, the travel, tourism, and healthcare sectors have leveraged AI virtual assistants to guide people in virtual environments. In travel and tourism, numerous countries have also opened national metaverse portals with AI-assisted chats to communicate with users.

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5 Industries Which Could Benefit From Augmented Reality Post COVID

ARPost

The use of augmented reality within the healthcare sector has already been making headlines this year, with doctors using Microsoft HoloLens headsets to help care for COVID-19 patients. Travel and Tourism. Google maps) and markerless AR, allowing estate agents to advertise properties in a unique way. Healthcare.

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Top XR Vendors Majoring in Travel for 2022

XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

With endless flights grounded, tourism put on hold, and opportunities to connect with customers diminished, confidence in the landscape has dwindled. To strengthen connections with an uncertain audience, travel and tourism companies are being forced to explore new technologies as a solution for innovation.

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Mumbai Megapolis Metaverse-A Digital Twin for Infra Transformation

XROM

These infra projects will go live during the Mumbai Tech Week and will be accessible to the citizens through virtual reality (VR) devices across locations, a dedicated mobile app, and website, and the official Maharashtra tourism website.

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MetaVRse Launches Canada's First Full Service Virtual Reality Agency

Cats and VR

With over one million active monthly users of the Samsung GearVR, millions of Google Cardboard units and high-end Oculus Rift and HTC Vive pre-orders, Smithson believes that brands that are early to develop unique and engaging content for VR and will have a huge advantage over their competition.