VRScout

JANUARY 21, 2022

According to The Verge , Google is currently in development of its own AR device capable of blending virtual graphics over the real world, citing “two people familiar with the project.” The original Google Glass / Image Credit: Robert Couto Photography. Image Credit: Google Inc.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 24, 2025

First, Google will play a role in developing the device through the Android XR operating system. Google Invests $250 Million into HTC VIVE Following last months announcement of AndroidXR and this weeks teasers for Samsung’s Moohan, Google made a significant parallel move.

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AR Insider

JANUARY 16, 2025

This week on Reality Bytes, we discuss Google's AI discovery Podcasts, streaming with AI co-hosts, and WhatsApp's shift to AI companionship. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

APRIL 25, 2025

Google previewed its smart glasses, “Act Two”, at TED2025. Vuzix and Xander are shipping real-time captioning AR glasses. StretchSense launched a precise hand-tracking XR glove. Bodyswaps 3.0 now has AI-powered immersive learning. AI and XR are converging fast; and the future of intelligent XR is here!

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AR Insider

AUGUST 8, 2024

This week on Reality Bytes, we discuss the unofficial TikTok Olympics, Google's antitrust ruling, and Microsoft's call for AI deepfake regulation. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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AR Insider

MAY 16, 2024

Google blitzes AI at I/O, Cannes leans into XR, and ChatGPT gets chattier. We have these and other happenings from the XR and AI worlds through the eyes of Charlie Fink. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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AR Insider

OCTOBER 24, 2024

This week on Reality Bytes, we explore Google's AI-powered shopping, Apple's integration of BNPL services into Apple Pay, and Instagram's new Social Library. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 26, 2022

Today I perform a dive in my past and I review the Google Glass Enterprise Edition 2! Google Glass Enterprise Edition 2 Video Review. Do you want to discover everything about the Google Glass Enterprise Edition 2 but you don’t like reading walls of text? Google Glass Enterprise Edition 2. Can I try it?”

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AR Insider

JANUARY 31, 2024

Google's latest AI infusions take Google Lens – a product with AI already at its core – and makes it more intelligent. How big a part will Lens play in the future of search? This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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AR Insider

JULY 18, 2024

This week on Reality Bytes, we go on lockdown with Google, pay a ransom with AT&T, and binge rom-coms with Hallmark+. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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AR Insider

DECEMBER 12, 2024

With visual search Google's current stage is to cultivate user behavior before it monetizes. To that end, we've observed two big recent updates for Google Lens, both of which support shopping and commercial searches. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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AR Insider

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

This week, we look at big moves from Sony, Qualcomm, Google and Snap, while AR glasses get real. Welcome back to the Spatial Roundup, where we sum up the week's XR news from AR Insider and other reaches of the interweb. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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AR Insider

AUGUST 22, 2024

This week on Reality Bytes, we monitor offside calls in the Premier League with a few iPhones, take a drone flight into an IKEA warehouse, and cash in on Google Wallet’s new upgrade. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 27, 2025

This week on Reality Bytes, we dive into Instagram's messaging overhaul, start circling with Google, and uncover a data privacy scandal around DeepSeek and ByteDance. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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AR Insider

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Google, and look to the future of AI with the EU. This week on Reality Bytes, we raid Twitch with Mountain Dew, discuss the results of Epic v. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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AR Insider

OCTOBER 3, 2023

After examining Google and Snap's visual search efforts in earlier parts of this series, how does Pinterest compare? Its visually-oriented discovery engine could be a perfect match for visual search. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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AR Insider

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

This week on Reality Bytes, we go to school with ChatGPT, pair Alexa together with Google Assistant, and discuss the resurrection of LimeWire. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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AR Insider

DECEMBER 8, 2023

This week, we look at X's Grok, Google Gemini and lots of AI action. Welcome back to Spatial Beats, AR Insider's weekly series that features observations and insights of author and futurist Charlie Fink. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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AR Insider

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

This week, we look at Apple and Google's AI moves, and Nintendo VR rumors. Welcome back to Spatial Beats, AR Insider's weekly series that features observations and insights of author and futurist Charlie Fink. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

This week on Reality Bytes, we get creative with OpenAI’s SORA, pick the (innovation) MVP of the NBA All-Star Weekend, and demo the all-powerful Google Gemini Advanced, kind of. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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AR Insider

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

This week on Reality Bytes we discuss AI-infused ads with Google, get into the mix with TikTok, and walk a mile in someone else’s skin. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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AR Insider

MAY 12, 2023

What were the AR and AI highlights at Google I/O, and how do they signal the continued convergence of these technologies? This is the focus of this week's XR Talks, including out three biggest moments from the show. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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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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AR Insider

MARCH 12, 2025

Google Lens is now used 20 billion times per month. Building on that foundation, a few events emerged in the past week that advance Google's visual search and broader AR shopping efforts. We break them down. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

Passthrough camera access is a hot topic in the XR community right now and while the positions of Meta, Apple, and Pico are known, everyone is wondering what Google will do with Android XR. But what about Google and Android XR? Keep reading to discover more! CAMERA PASSTHROUGH API IS COMING EARLY NEXT YEAR!!!! We did it guys!!!

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Road to VR

MAY 30, 2024

Google and Magic Leap today announced a “strategic technology partnership.” ” The move shows Google seeking to gain ground to keep up with the likes of Meta, Apple, and others in a race to control the AR headset market. Google has had several starts and stops in the XR space.

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Road to VR

MAY 14, 2024

Google announced it’s partnering with HP to commercialize Project Starline, the company’s light-field display for immersive, headset-less video conferences. The HP-built units won’t be the first time Starline has made its way out of Google’s offices though.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 13, 2024

Google Earth VR was an early and enchanting app for the first generation of modern PC VR headsets, but unfortunately it never made the leap to the standalone era. Now a new app, FLY , brings the magic of exploring Google Earth in VR to Quest and Vision Pro. But the Vision Pro version is rendered at 2.5x

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Upload VR

FEBRUARY 11, 2025

Android XR will let apps access the passthrough camera view, Google confirmed. UploadVR David Heaney Now, Google confirmed to veteran VR developer Antony Vitillo that Android XR apps will get access to the front camera view by requesting the same Camera permission as regular Android apps and using the same APIs.

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AR Insider

JULY 25, 2024

This week on Reality Bytes, we explore AI's Olympic debut with Google, Instagram's ephemeral engagement play, and Starbucks' electric pit-stop strategy. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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AR Insider

OCTOBER 10, 2024

This week on Reality Bytes, we uncover Google Lens's exciting new features, Instagram's best practices for creators, and YouTube's extension of Shorts to 3 minutes. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

DECEMBER 20, 2024

In May 2024, the Google I/O event revealed a few interesting insights into the tech giants future product roadmap. The company mainly highlighted AI, introducing new versions of Google Gemini, tools for building AI assistants, and more. With Project Astra, Google introduced its vision for the future of smart assistants.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

AUGUST 19, 2024

The VR modelling tool Google Blocks is now available as an open-source version under the name of Open Blocks. Google AR Glasses: Is This the Return of Google Glass? The Launch of Google Blocks Google blocks was introduced in 2017. It was originally released for the HTC Vive and Oculus Rift.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Samsung and Google announced in early 2023 that, along with Qualcomm, they’d be releasing an “XR platform” based on Android , which could also see the release of a high-end mixed reality headset. It was said Google created several smartglasses prototypes in a bid to interest manufacturing partners, such as Samsung.

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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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AR Insider

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

This week on Reality Bytes, we dive into TikTok's new microdramas, Google Maps' new contextual upgrades, and Amazon's latest 'Haul' feature. This post appeared first on AR Insider.

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Road to VR

JUNE 19, 2024

Hugo Swart, previous head of Qualcomm’s XR division, announced he’s joined Google where he’ll lead the company’s XR Ecosystem Strategy and Technology efforts. Google is also rumored to be developing a “Micro XR” platform for XR glasses, which is said to use a prototyping platform internally known as “Betty.”

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