We’ve been pretty impressed with the Windows Mixed Reality platform. From the affordable, capable hardware to excellent software support in both gaming and non-gaming apps. The solid inside-out tracking alone was worth taking an interest in the system and the included motion controllers provide one of the best VR experiences yet. It seems like a … Continue reading What’s Going on With Windows VR Headset Availability?
With iPhone sales dropping faster than ever it makes sense that one one of the most valuable tech companies in the world is looking to expand its product line once again. Apple is no stranger to turning itself around. Under Steve Jobs (for the second time) it went from a failing computer company to one … Continue reading Apple Files Mixed Reality Headset Patent
When the first Hololens saw the light of day, it sure felt like the future had arrived. Here was a mixed-reality device that put a panoramic visor in front of your eyes and then projected sophisticated, light-corrected images into the world around you. It was a self-contained device that held incredible promise for enterprise and … Continue reading The HoloLens 2 Has Launched, What’s Changed?
Two of the most iconic Sci-Fi movies ever are without a doubt The Terminator and Robocop. Despite being products of the late 80s, these films are still beloved today, decades later. One of the most striking technologies that these movies showed audiences was something later dubbed “Terminator Vision”. You see, in both these films we … Continue reading Google Lens Now Recognizes a BILLION Products
We’ve been waiting for the much-hyped Magic Leap AR headset for years. If nothing else, the company is a master of using mystery to get the punters interested in a product. After being tortured with teasers and small leaks, the first developer edition of their hardware finally made it into third-party hands. While the actual … Continue reading Magic Leap One Gets a Game. Spoiler, It’s Angry Birds
The KLM Royal Dutch Airlines have announced an iOS AR app to help passengers make sure their hand luggage is the right size. This might sound like a first-world problem, but it’s actually a real issue for passengers. Our ability to fly using aircraft is without a doubt one of the greatest achievements in human … Continue reading AR Technology Helps Plane Passengers Get Their Luggage in Order
While hardcore Apple fans stayed up to see the livestream of their latest product reveal event, I was sleeping soundly. Knowing well that I would wake up refreshed and simple read about whatever fresh hell the company had cooked up a few hours later. What I woke up to were three new iPhones and, well, … Continue reading iOS 12 and New iPhone Hardware Bring a Boost to Mobile AR
Oh Apple, everyone always gets excited even when you make a mere sneeze. The company has now reportedly bought up Akonia Holographics. An outfit which specialized in holographic waveguides and display elements. This is just the latest acquisition in a string of purchased hinting at VR and AR products on the horizon for the trillion-dollar … Continue reading Apple Buys Akonia Holographics
Magic Leap has developed a reputation for being one of the most mysterious tech companies in history. They have some of the most respected names in tech vouching for them, but have given us little else than teasers. It’s actually pretty impressive how the company has managed to prevent any leaks, which suggests a staff … Continue reading This is Not a Drill: Magic Leap Releases the One
The potential of VR and AR to bring us both entertaining and useful experiences is almost limitless. From exciting adventures in space to learning how to perform life-saving brain surgery, there’s a lot to look forward to. Then there are the types of experiences that are, well, less pure in their intentions.”VR” video has already … Continue reading Who Needs Reality? ANTVR Tests AR Girlfriend for MIX Glasses
