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Augmented Reality and Hearables: Where the Two Technologies Meet

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But AR/VR solutions are not limited to Google Glass, mobile apps for trying on shoes or accessories, and AR-based games. Hearables with augmented reality features are becoming ubiquitous thanks to the overall spread of wearables, the contribution of tech giants, and the growing demand for emerging technologies.

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5 Industries Which Could Benefit From Augmented Reality Post COVID

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Augmented reality has been making waves in a number of industries including healthcare, events, and sports. But, with the pandemic accelerating interest in augmented and virtual-related technologies, this figure might have underestimated the potential growth. See Also: How Immersive Technology Is Advancing Healthcare.

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The XR Week Peek (2025.01.29): Google acquires HTC engineers, Meta plans to release Oakley smartglasses, and more!

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Top news of the week (Image by Google) Google acquires HTC Vive engineers for $250M Completely out of the blue (at least from our eyes), Google decided to acquire some XR-related engineers from HTC Vive (together with a non-exclusive license on some HTC IP) for the whopping amount of $250M.

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How Smart Cities Can Use Augmented Reality Technology

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Augmented reality technology, the Internet of Things, and artificial intelligence are some of the most promising solutions out there. See Also: Future Business Automation: Augmented Reality Applications Fueled by IoT Data Platforms. What Is the Role of Augmented Reality Technology in Smart Cities?

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My predictions for augmented reality in 2021

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Two days ago, I’ve given you my predictions for virtual reality in 2021 (read it, in case you missed it). Now it’s time to make some forecasts about its companion technology, that is augmented reality! This commercial video about Google Glasses led me to immersive realities.

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Visual Positioning Systems: what they are, best use cases, and how they technically work

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As an example of a VPS solution, I will give you some details about Immersal , which is one of the leading companies for what concerns this technology. Disclaimer: this is a paid article built in collaboration with Immersal. This is a video showing Augmented Reality with 2D markers in 2008 using a Nokia N95 phone.

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How Virtual and Augmented Reality Are Advancing Pediatric Care

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Thankfully, researchers and pediatric specialists are exploring virtual and augmented reality initiatives to improve patient care. Healthcare professionals are using immersive technologies for different purposes—from staff training to patient engagement. Virtual and augmented reality have come a long way.