The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Top news of the week (Image by Google) Google announced Android XR The most important news of the week, and one of the most important of the whole year, has been the official announcement by Google of Android XR. Google has entered the field, bringing new validation to XR, and also new competition in the space.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 25, 2022

Google starts testing its AR glasses in the wild. Google has announced that it is going to start to test the prototypes of its AR glasses in the wild. What is relevant about this piece of news is that Google has just confirmed its strong commitment to augmented reality. More info (Google testing AR glasses?—?Official

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Next Reality AR

JULY 2, 2018

Voice-activated digital assistants from Amazon, Apple, and Google currently have the upper hand for home automation integrations, but a new augmented reality mobile app promises to give homeowners and renters visual control over their connected appliances.

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VRScout

MARCH 6, 2021

Everything is managed through Epson’s Moverio Link app, available free on the Google Play Store. that supports Google Mobile Services (GMS). Each headset will also come equipped with USB-C connectivity, making it easier for you to connect your Moverio headset to devices such as your smartphone, tablet, and computer.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 1, 2021

This past August another trademark was filed for a product called the ‘Vive Flow’, referencing a “[h]ead mounted display for computer-simulated reality, namely virtual reality, augmented reality and mixed reality.” Image Credit: HTC. From the looks of it, the lid and canister work together.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JANUARY 4, 2017

One of those highlighted experiences, the result of a partnership with the major clothing company Gap, is an augmented reality shopping application that provides you with a digital mannequin for you to try different clothing out on. Other brands like Alibaba and Amazon are already making moves towards VR shopping experiences.

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ARPost

JUNE 23, 2020

You’ve probably heard of augmented reality try-on experiences. Augmented reality try-on experiences are working on solving this problem. Users can experience the typical augmented reality try-on. They’ve worked with giants including Channel, Timberland, Sony, Amazon, and Panera Bread. Meet Bollé.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Snap’s augmented reality filters likely place it as one of the leading companies in the AR industry. Virtual and augmented reality can work even without a network. The augmented reality app, once it is downloaded on the phone, works without connection. Snap (Nasdaq: SNAP) for AR Filters.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Walmart has unveiled its proprietary artificial intelligence, augmented reality, and immersive commerce platforms, which it says will improve shopping experiences. Walmart announced in June this year it had updated its customer shopping app with two novel augmented reality (AR) solutions aimed at improving shopper experiences.

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VRScout

JANUARY 13, 2019

Since the introduction of the Amazon Alexa and Google Home, Tellables , an app developer specializing in voice-driven storytelling, has been delivering easily-accessible audio tales through these voice assistant devices via simplistic commands, such as “Alexa, open my box of chocolates” or “Alexa, open Tricky Genie.”

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ARVR

AUGUST 29, 2020

Here are some of our team’s picks for great movies that feature augmented reality and virtual reality in their stories and include great examples of use cases for AR/VR (by order of release): 1. Sounds like augmented reality to us! Rent or own it : YouTube | iTunes | Vudu | Google Play | Amazon Prime Video 2.

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ARPost

JANUARY 29, 2020

Past attempts have been unsuccessful, such as Google Glass, due to reluctance and concerns over ethical issues such as privacy and security of AR glasses. Fast-forward a few years from the failing Google Glass, and now it turns out the popularity of smart-glasses has increased again, thanks to numerous new developments. Guest Post.

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ARVR

NOVEMBER 2, 2020

We already shared with you the movies we think you should watch that feature augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) here. Now here is our list of the top 10 TV shows that feature augmented reality and virtual reality (by order of release): 1. Rent or own it : Amazon 3.

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AR Insider

OCTOBER 30, 2020

For those unfamiliar, it’s a foundational principle that helps contextualize the future of augmented reality. Google’s Justin Quimby says this is okay as long as there are common languages — again like HTML today. Before diving in, what is the AR cloud? could plant seeds for its own AR cloud.

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Road to VR

MAY 24, 2022

As first reported by GMW3 , Magic Leap appears to be flushing excess stock of the 2018-era AR headset via the Amazon-owned online retailer Woot. . Amazon US Prime members qualify for free shipping, which ought to arrive to those of you in the lower 48 in early June.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 12, 2020

At the same time, Facebook could have an approach similar to the one that Google has with Android: theoretically you can use an Android phone without a Google account, but good luck in doing it : since my phone is Chinese, I don’t have Google services and I can assure you that it is a true pain in the a**. Image by Google).

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ARVR

JUNE 29, 2020

Source: [link] When it debuted in 2013 the Google Glass was the first of its kind. A augmented-reality (AR) accessory that sits right above one eye and gives access to emails, text messages, directions , etc. Photo by Rahul Chakraborty on Unsplash By far the most popular is the Amazon Alexa with about 69% share of the U.S.

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The Ghost Howls

MARCH 3, 2025

The original Pictionary game (Image from Amazon, the game is from Hasbro) Suddenly a light bulb lit up in my head: I remembered the fun nights with my friends playing Pictionary. But I did not want to make something lame like a speaking AI agent or just let you take photos of the surroundings. I wanted to do something more original.

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The tech industry’s next bet is a series of technologies usually called augmented reality (AR) or mixed reality. All the big tech players — Microsoft, Google, Facebook, and Amazon — are in the game as well. Here’s what the biggest companies in tech are doing to try and make augmented reality the next big thing.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JUNE 21, 2024

If you think that Google AR Glasses are nothing but a distant dream, it might be time to think again. Sure, Google Glass turned out to be a flop, and Google’s Iris Project was eventually canceled – but it seems like the tech giant hasn’t given up on the smart glasses market just yet. Amazon has its Echo Frames.

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AR Insider

JANUARY 25, 2021

As we’ve examined , Watch and Airpods could eventually converge with glasses in a holistic suite that augments reality from several angles. This could replace (or augment) the current suite of iThings, which notably fits the profile for Apple’s ARPU-driving multi-device ecosystem approach. Image Source: Motley Fool, IDC.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

According to CBINSIGHTS , tech giants like Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Apple (FAMGA) have all been acquiring AI startups aggressively in the last decade. According to a report by Zion Market Research , the global augmented and virtual reality market was valued at around US$26.7 Mobile Augmented Reality.

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GizModo VR

JANUARY 20, 2022

With every tech giant from Apple to Microsoft to Amazon rumored to be developing a pair of augmented reality glasses or mixed reality headset, we’ve been wondering whether Google was planning to wade back into consumer headsets.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 6, 2019

The headset itself supports a wide array of flagship phones including: iPhone X series, iPhone 8/Plus, iPhone 7/Plus, iPhone 7, iPhone 6 series, Samsung Galaxy S9, S8, S7 series, Google Pixel XL, Google Pixel, Moto Z2 Force, Moto Z, LG G6. Mate 10, Mate 10 Pro, Nova 2S, Xiaomi MIX2, Sony Xperia XZ1.

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ARVR

JUNE 2, 2021

Synthesizing these factors, one of AR’s battlegrounds will be in augmenting the world in location-relevant ways. That could be wayfinding with Google Live View , or visual search with Google Lens. As you can tell from the above examples, Google will have a key stake in this “Internet of Places.” But it’s not alone.

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VRScout

MAY 20, 2019

Originally announced at CES 2019 , the Reach EDU app has officially launched and now works alongside the existing MekaMon augmented reality gaming app, bringing together creative STEAM learning and advanced robotics in one approachable package. The ReachEDU app is available for free on the Appstore and Google Play.

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The Ghost Howls

DECEMBER 22, 2020

To make a similar experience all available on the Web, CrowsNest has used the powerful XR engine Amazon Sumerian , which provides out of the box intelligent avatars, support for AR and VR, and communication APIs (the ones used by Alexa). Amazon China is a partner of the project and really believes in it.

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Road to VR

FEBRUARY 10, 2018

Tender Claws , the creators of the award-winning interactive VR narrative Virtual Virtual Reality , premiered a new, site-specific, interactive AR narrative experience at the Sundance New Frontier called TendAR.

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The Ghost Howls

JULY 9, 2022

The Digital Markets Act is a law that the European Parliament and Commission are discussing since 2020 and has the purpose of limiting the excessive power of the major tech giants like Apple, Microsoft, Amazon, Google, and Meta. And the same holds for Google, which is applying similar restrictions.

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VRScout

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

However, where as Palmer Luckey explored the possibilities with VR technology, Vermeulen explores the possibilities of augmented reality, and how AR experiences grounded in real-world physics can co-exist with reality. Why couldn’t they just use a simple voice assistant device, such as an Amazon Echo or Google Home?

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Amazon has recently introduced several new features for shoppers to find products from their mobile devices using augmented reality (AR) shopping technologies. The additions aim to challenge firms like Google, Pinterest, and others dominating the eCommerce search sector.

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The Ghost Howls

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

More info Google may still be working at Project Iris Some months ago a rumor claimed that Google had stopped working on Project Iris, its project devoted to the creation of augmented reality glasses. The book is coming in March, 2024, but can already be preordered on Amazon. It seems the journalist liked them.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Outward, founded in 2012, is a 3D imaging and augmented reality technology company focused on applying this technology to the home furnishings and decor industry. Outward provides visual merchandising to make shopping experiences more interactive and engaging.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JANUARY 20, 2023

Google parent company Alphabet announced layoffs on Friday of roughly 12,000 workers, totalling 6 percent of its global workforce. Alphabet Chief Executive Sundar Pichai wrote in a memo to staff sent to Reuters it had increased its staff count over the last few years “for a different economic reality than the one we face today.”

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

Microsoft, Google, the XRA – and That’s Just One Talk. A talk on day two will discuss “Reframing Identity for Mixed Reality,” and feature Carrie Valladares of Microsoft , Karim Mohammadali of Google , and XR Association Vice President of Public Policy Joan O’Hara. So Much More to See at AWE EU 2022.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

Apple Intelligence on the Vision Pro would be a big deal, and especially it would let Apple compete better with Google , which made the integration with Gemini one of the best features of its Android XR operating system. This is impressive. The numbers are still not comparable to those of Quest, but they are still very good.

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The Ghost Howls

JANUARY 17, 2022

It is becoming always more difficult for a new company entering the field: the key hardware suppliers of displays and other components are all being bought by Meta, Apple, Snap, Google, and other big players. Looking back at augmented reality in 2021. Many great XR games are controlled by Meta.

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