Remove Augmented Reality Remove Google Remove Immersion
article thumbnail

Augmented Reality and Hearables: Where the Two Technologies Meet

ARPost

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.

article thumbnail

5 Industries Which Could Benefit From Augmented Reality Post COVID

ARPost

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.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

How Smart Cities Can Use Augmented Reality Technology

ARPost

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?

article thumbnail

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

The Ghost Howls

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.

HTC 427
article thumbnail

How Virtual and Augmented Reality Are Advancing Pediatric Care

ARPost

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.

article thumbnail

How Fuse.it Is Reshaping Advertising With Augmented Reality

ARPost

Augmented reality has come a long way over the years. It has slowly seeped into our daily lives through cute social media filters and immersive games. As long as hurdles are standing in the way of its widespread adoption, we won’t be able to fully harness its immersive power. Augmented Reality in Advertising.

article thumbnail

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

The Ghost Howls

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.

Immersion 394