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New Jersey Utility Uses Augmented Reality to Visualise Underground Infrastructure

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vGIS, a new geographic information system (GIS) visualisation platform from the Environmental Systems Research Institute (Esri) partner Meemim , is being used to view underground infrastructure while wearing Microsoft Hololens.

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AR App Lets You Play ‘Space Invaders’ On A Beer Can Because Why Not?

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The Swigr app promises to boost brand engagement using its new AR gamification feature. Australian-based developer Immertia has released an app that allows alcohol brands to gamify beer cans using AR technology. The post AR App Lets You Play ‘Space Invaders’ On A Beer Can Because Why Not?

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AR Lets You Fly The Rainbow Flag In Banned Cities

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Credit: INNOCEAN USA Credit: INNOCEAN USA The AR filter is just the latest phase in the ongoing #SavetheRainbowFlag campaign led by the Gilbert Baker Foundation which aims to reverse the increasing number of bans on the LGBTQ Rainbow Flag. . Using these tools, we’ve already seen victories in California, New Jersey, and Florida.

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Researchers Use AR To Study How Electric Fish Sense Their Surroundings

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NJIT researchers are using AR to hack the electric sensors of Glass knifefish. In layman’s terms, researchers are creating AR shelters for the fish to swim under or hide in, and then moving that shelter to see if the fish follow their protective cover. Image Credit: NJIT/Johns Hopkins.

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ROSE Partners With Premier League for AR Experience Celebrating Summer Series

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Even if you can’t watch the matches live and in person, you can find trophies thanks to an AR experience from ROSE. ” – Celebrating the Summer Series in AR Over the years, digital experience company ROSE has worked with industry giants including Mastercard , KHAITE , Patrón , adidas , Bloomingdales , and others.

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ThirdEye Is Deploying Mixed Reality Smartglasses To Help COVID-19 First Responders

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The New Jersey-based company believes its technology could help save lives during the pandemic. . Its MR glasses and AR software platforms are currently used by companies like Verizon, Department of Defense, and Boeing. The X2 MR glasses are available for pre-order at $1,950 USD.

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This AR App Is Like Minecraft for Drone Pilots

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Dronebase pilots can build their own AR race tracks in the sky. Whether decorating your home with virtual furniture or entering inter-dimensional portals , we’re now seeing an endless stream of augmented reality (AR) apps for your mobile device that transform the world around you in creative ways. Image Credit: DroneBase.

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