XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

DECEMBER 16, 2024

Google has announced the launch of Android XR, a platform designed to support the creation of mixed reality (MR) applications. Android XR aims to simplify the development of MR applications by offering a set of tools and APIs compatible across various hardware devices.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Google is diving head-first back into the world of extended reality and this time, the company is going big. While it might not be ready to show off any physical products just yet, Google has officially laid out its vision for a brand-new unified Android XR ecosystem. Nor is the company simply investing in a new mixed reality headset.

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AR Insider

NOVEMBER 4, 2020

Part 1 : The two biggest barriers holding wearable displays back are visual quality and device comfort, which hinge on the display and optics technology. We’ll see what Google does with the technology after the acquisition, although they reportedly dropped support for North’s first version and are not planning to ship the second version.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JANUARY 23, 2025

This week, following last month’s AndriodXR announcement and this week’s Samsung Moohan teasers, Google made a massive parrel move. In return, Google will gain valuable XR-related support from the headset vendor. What a HTC/Google Unitifaction Mean? This move is huge for the industry.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

This was certainly the case of Google Glass back in 2012. Many argued that Google Glass was too expensive and sought to meet a non-existing need. And when it comes to consumer wearables, rumors are flying that Apple is planning to release its own version of AR glasses by 2022. All without moving a finger. Guest Post.

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ARVR

JUNE 7, 2021

This thinking holds up, but a less-discussed product class could have a greater impact in priming consumers for AR glasses: wearables. Meanwhile, tech giants are motivated toward wearables. For example, Apple’s wearables offset iPhone sales declines. link] What’s Snap’s Wearables Master Plan? ExpiCulture?—?Developing

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

MARCH 6, 2025

While several AR wearables captured attention at the event, Cellid’s approach to lightweight, unobtrusive AR is a refreshing take on a crowded industry. The company’s “Blending of Physical and Digital World” approach emphasises making exceptional information tools more accessible, practical, and convenient.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JANUARY 23, 2025

One is that Google will contribute to developing the device via the AndriodXR OS, another is that the device will adopt elements of Samsung’s mobile AI technology, and thirdly, it will receive more public-facing updates this year. Notably, Google is developing this XR OS in collaboration with Samsung.

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ARPost

MAY 14, 2020

It also gives attendees more powerful networking and viewing tools. The Finalists for Best Creator & Authoring Tool Are: PrintCAST by KP9 Interactive – a tool for creating AR targets that users will want to keep in the physical world. Grib3D – a tool that allows users to create 3D models from 2D drawings.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 18, 2020

Facebook is keenly aware of the backlash that faced Glass—Google’s early attempt at consumer smart glasses. It’s like Google Glass times ten. Facebook says Aria is purely a research tool at this point and not a product that it will release to the public.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Today, Google announced Android XR , an operating system the firm purpose-built for XR devices and services, which Google calls the “next generation of computing. Notably, Google is developing the XR OS alongside Samsung; during the announcement, Samsung also highlighted how it is poised to release a headset in 2025.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

MAY 27, 2024

Google I/O 2024 is one of the tech giant’s most exciting annual events for a few reasons. Not only does it give us plenty of updates on new devices and development tools from Google, but it’s also where the company announces some of its most exciting innovations.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JANUARY 23, 2025

This week, following last month’s AndriodXR announcement and this week’s Samsung Moohan teasers, Google made a massive parrel move. In return, Google will gain valuable XR-related support from the headset vendor. What a HTC/Google Unitifaction Mean? This move is huge for the industry.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

DECEMBER 6, 2024

It also supports productivity tools and communication platforms developed using XREALs SDK, boosting worker efficiency. Samsung Electronics has reportedly been developing this product since February of last year with assistance from Google and Qualcomm. How can we support you in realizing your smart glasses?

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ARPost

MAY 18, 2022

Spatial had been known for its photo-based avatar creation tool – which is still supported on the platform. However, since the company pivoted from enterprise to NFT art and metaverse events late last year, they have been exploring new avatar creation tools and found Ready Player Me to align not only strategically, but idealistically.

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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.

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ARVR

MARCH 16, 2023

Speaking of text prompts, some have even called this the death of the Google-dominant era of search. Though that could be overblown or premature — Google itself is well positioned for AI as we’ve examined  — there’s ample promise in the underlying technology from the likes of OpenAI. One is that Google has trained us to use keywords.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

MAY 14, 2024

Yesterday, HP partnered with Google to revive the latter’s immersive video conferencing solution from its development stages, Project Starline, just in time for I/O 2024. Now, HP is helping Google to commercialize the product fully so that it is ready for a 2025 market debut.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

MARCH 17, 2023

This week, Google officially announced the retirement of its flagship smart glasses product. In a company document , the firm confirmed the retirement of Google Glass Enterprise Edition effective this Wednesday (March 15). Google will also drop official support for its enterprise-grade immersive hardware on September 15, 2023.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

MAY 13, 2024

Tomorrow, Google’s I/O conference is poised to showcase its latest updates concerning its extensive technology portfolio. From smartphones to AI, Google is very much positioned in the enterprise solutions space with its products. Could Google release smart glasses? Aside from the secretive AR/VR/MR announcements.

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Upload VR

JULY 26, 2024

Google Wants To Steal The Ray-Ban Partnership From Meta Google reportedly wants to steal the Ray-Ban partnership from Meta for its own Gemini glasses, but Mark Zuckerberg has a plan to stop it. Now, Zuckerberg is faced with spending tens of billions of dollars more to secure this future.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

Google has entered into a definitive agreement with HTC VIVE, granting the leading XR company a substantial investment of $250 million. This investment provides HTC with significant XR-related support from Google and access to a non-exclusive license for HTCs XR intellectual property.

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Anand Tech

OCTOBER 18, 2023

As part of a broad collaborative agreement with Google, Qualcomm this week said that that it will be adopting the RISC-V instruction set architecture (ISA) for a future Snapdragon Wear platform. Notably here, the announcement is for " a RISC-V based wearables solution," rather than a complete pivot to RISC-V with multiple solutions.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Despite the colossal failure of its first pair of smart glasses back in 2014, Google’s latest wearable device, the Glass Enterprise Edition 2 , marks a significant turning point for the XR industry. Google’s smart glasses are lightweight, dust and water-resistant. Google Glass Pricing.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

AUGUST 20, 2024

Google Rebrands its Open-Source VR Modelling Tool DPVR’s VR Headset Deployed by Travel Africa Network Pimax Crystal Light Review: Affordable PCVR Clarity This is not Tesla’s only virtual reality-related job on offer.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 18, 2024

Recently, Google released an update to its Quest 3 YouTube application, which allows users to stream 8K videos to their Meta Quest 3 – at least in theory. The deep device management tools eliminate the need for teachers to update devices individually and pre-prepare them manually and separately.

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AR Insider

SEPTEMBER 17, 2020

This signals a design path that — like we project for Apple — will prioritize wearability and social sensibilities over advanced optics, at least in version 1. Think of this like Google’s search index for the physical world, a la Internet of Places. Also under the AR umbrella is Project Aria.

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AR Insider

MAY 6, 2020

The Lowe‘s Holoroom is being used to let customers test drive power tools and other home renovation equipment so that they feel comfortable not just buying it but also using it when they get home. While not swapping anything out, Google is attempting to make the world an ad through its visual search app–Google Lens.

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AR Insider

DECEMBER 24, 2019

One example is Ubiquity6’s strategy to condition users to scanning spaces by giving them a free tool to capture and share 3D models. Another example of the “training-wheels” principle is the broader product category of wearables. This includes most notably visual search ( Google Lens ) and navigation ( Google Live View ).

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JANUARY 12, 2024

Not so long ago, if you wanted a cheap VR headset, you’d be limited to phone-based devices like Google Cardboard. Today’s best cheap VR headset options will offer access to various applications and tools. You might even want to look for headsets that support adding haptic tools , like gloves and body suits.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JUNE 13, 2022

Among the biggest technology brands in the world, and a major name for any company interested in advertising within the digital world, Google has plenty to offer in XR promotion. Most companies investing in concepts like SEO and content marketing will already have a strong knowledge of Google and the company’s wide range of tech resources.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

DECEMBER 9, 2022

Google might not earn as much attention in the XR space as some other leading technology vendors, but it has already captured the attention of countless artists and educators with its unique virtual reality tools. The tool is already being used to help teach students at prestigious locations like Yale University.

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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

It is the first step towards the Infinite Office solution that FRL wants to offer in some months , transforming the Quest into some kind of work tool (or trying to do so). That is, now you can somewhat start working inside your Quest browser on a big display using a mouse and keyboard. I can’t wait for them to be implemented in XR.

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The Ghost Howls

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

Xiaomi , one of the biggest smartphone and wearables manufacturers in the world, has announced its smartglasses. VR animation tool Quill has proved to be an interesting tool for creators these years. Other relevant news. Image by Xiaomi). Xiaomi has announced its smartglasses. Facebook returns Quill to its creator.

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Road to VR

MAY 21, 2016

With focus on augmented reality, virtual reality and wearable technologies, the expo is packing in 4000 attendees, 200+ speakers and 200+ exhibitors to the Santa Clara Convention Center, California from June 1st. Jared Finder will show apps made possible by Project Tango technology and the tools created to make them.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

For some time now, innovators have been exploring the benefits of bringing data closer to the servers and tools that need to leverage it. Today’s XR wearables are becoming increasingly more advanced, producing high-definition visuals and audio at a phenomenal speed, to make digital interactions feel more realistic, organic, and impressive.

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ARVR

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

One-year price performance for MSFT, AAPL, GOOGL, SNE, and NVDA According to the latest report from Statista , the global augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) markets are rapidly growing and are forecast to reach a total of $72.8 Last year, Google also acquired North, an AR smart glass manufactures.

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