Augmented Reality

Forum discussion tagged with Augmented Reality.
  1. G

    Samsung Patents Curved VR Display With 180-Degree Field of View

    The new design will increase the headset’s field of view without making it larger. Samsung Patents Curved VR Display With 180-Degree Field of View : Read more
  2. D

    Microsoft HoloLens 2 Rumor Roundup: Everything You Need to Know

    The new HoloLens 2 from Microsoft is expected to be faster, offer a wider field of view and come with a cheaper price tag. Microsoft HoloLens 2 Rumor Roundup: Everything You Need to Know : Read more
  3. S

    In app video availability?

    Hey guys, I am trying to understand if there is a way to incorporate a video record & share feature within an AR App where the AR feature is activated by markers on a t-shirt and you aren't placing it on a open plane. Reason I ask is we are currently developing an app for Augmented Reality...
  4. G

    Star Wars AR Kit Just Dropped to $50

    Train like a Jedi for a fraction of the cost with this Star Wars Black Friday deal. Star Wars AR Kit Just Dropped to $50 : Read more
  5. S

    Help with University research

    Hi there! I'm a student at the Western Norway University of Applied Sciences and I'm doing research for a project about mobile AR gaming. Could anyone help me with the following questions or provide me with good sources with useful information? - What are trends in mobile AR gaming at the...
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    New Apple Patent Teases Kinect-Like 3D Motion Camera

    A patent shows a system that can track not only your hands and body but your gaze. New Apple Patent Teases Kinect-Like 3D Motion Camera : Read more
  7. G

    Star Wars Jedi Challenges At Lowest Price Ever

    Test your lightsaber skills with Star Wars: Jedi Challenges, which is now over 50 percent off. Star Wars Jedi Challenges At Lowest Price Ever : Read more
  8. R

    Attempting to make custom augmented reality

    Not sure if this is allowed in these forums, but I don't really know where else to put this. I had an idea, after watching a video of some racecar driver driving a car whilst wearing a VR headset, with his view being from a camera attached to the back of his car, and the idea I had was, what if...
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    Apple Is Clearly Working on AR Glasses

    Apple buying a startup manufacturer of lenses for augmented reality glasses is one of many clear signs that Cupertino is building AR glasses. Apple Is Clearly Working on AR Glasses : Read more
  10. U

    Virtual Reality Technology

    How far are we from virtual reality or augmented reality becoming a mainstream platform? The reason I ask this is because technology is always taking a leap ahead. Every new day we see something new popup. Will the way things are turning up let one piece of tech settle down.
  11. misssmith11

    Will AT&T's Magic Leap Exclusive Make Us Embrace AR?

    AT&T will be the exclusive carrier of Magic Leap's highly-anticipated mixed-reality headset. Will AT&T's Magic Leap Exclusive Make Us Embrace AR? : Read more
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    Microsoft and Samsung Teaming Up on 'Powerful' AR Headset (Report)

    The companies are reportedly working on a wireless headset that uses both augmented reality and virtual reality. Microsoft and Samsung Teaming Up on 'Powerful' AR Headset (Report) : Read more
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    How to incorporate Fusion 360 file into live video, and use the moving parts?

    I need help on making an advertisement video for a product I have designed and rendered on Fusion 360. It's a desktop organizer for school teachers, and it has moving parts like drawers, flaps, and a tablet screen that slides out of it. I want to shoot the advertisement on camera, and want to...
  14. M

    I need to buy a PC for Augmented Reality.

    I need to buy an PC that is ready for an AR headset (Meta -2). For the PC my budget is 800. I won't use it for intense gaming but I want something that I can upgrade and build on. For now Its mostly for data visualization and multiple screen interaction. I am new to gaming PCs. Where do I start...
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    How Smart Is Bixby on Galaxy S9? Here's Our Report Card

    Samsung has upgraded Bixby, but how well does it perform? We tested its ability to recognize objects, translate phrases in other languages and follow directions. How Smart Is Bixby on Galaxy S9? Here's Our Report Card : Read more
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    Google Lens Guide: What You Can Do with Google's AI-Powered Feature

    Google Lens is coming to all smartphones, adding new smarts to your camera. Here's what Google's machine learning-powered feature can do for you. Google Lens Guide: What You Can Do with Google's AI-Powered Feature : Read more
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    Mystery No More: Here's How Much Magic Leap Will Cost

    The Magic Leap will apparently cost around the same as the iPhone, and the company is also partering with the NBA. Mystery No More: Here's How Much Magic Leap Will Cost : Read more
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    Quiz based Augmented Reality?

    Hello everybody, I am a newbie to Augmented Reality, I want to make a quiz game with Augmented Reality, but I don't know what to do. So, maybe any help or even tutorial? Thank you
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    A10-7870K APU and Windows Mixed Reality Headset (HP) Compatibility

    Bought a HP headset without bothering to check requirements (yes, stupid I know). According to the VR system check the only real issue is that the on-die GPU uses WDDM 2.1 and VR needs 2.2. Is there anyway to force the driver to update? Does anyone with only an APU have a mixed reality headset...
  20. mprospero

    Vuzix Launching First Alexa-Powered AR Glasses Next Week

    Vuzix's Blade AR glasses will have Amazon's voice assistant built in, but will they be worth the $1,000 price? Vuzix Launching First Alexa-Powered AR Glasses Next Week : Read more
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    Google's New AR Stickers Bring Star Wars to Life

    You'll need a Pixel or Pixel 2 running Android 8.1 to feel the force of Star Wars in augmented reality form. Google's New AR Stickers Bring Star Wars to Life : Read more
  22. henrytcasey

    Chalk Is the AR App I’ve Been Waiting For

    Great for providing remote tech support, Chalk is a clever augmented-reality video calling app that lets you draw right on the other caller’s field of view. Chalk Is the AR App I’ve Been Waiting For : Read more
  23. R

    What you could expect from Apple's Augmented Reality?

    During World Wide Developers’ Conference event, Apple announced ARKit, a platform for AR apps to live on for iPhone users. With the release of iPhone X two days ago, Apple is hoping to bank on augmented reality. The Cupertino company boasted at the event that it has the biggest AR system in...
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    Force Friday Festivities Pair with Star Wars' AR App

    Happy Force Friday! The Force is strong with all the new "Star Wars" merchandise and other festivities you can find in stores worldwide this Labor Day weekend. Force Friday Festivities Pair with Star Wars' AR App : Read more
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    What Is Apple's ARKit? Everything You Need to Know

    iOS 11 will bring augmented-reality experiences to iPhones and iPads. Here's what we know about Apple's AR plans so far. What Is Apple's ARKit? Everything You Need to Know : Read more
  26. henrytcasey

    Best Apple ARKit Apps and Demos So Far

    Apple's ARKit will allow more apps to use the augmented reality tricks we first saw in Pokemon Go. Here are our favorite apps and demos. Best Apple ARKit Apps and Demos So Far : Read more
  27. henrytcasey

    ARCore is Google's Answer to Apple's Augmented Reality Plans

    Google's new technology puts Android in the augmented reality race as Apple pushes the envelope with iOS 11's ARKit. ARCore is Google's Answer to Apple's Augmented Reality Plans : Read more
  28. PhilipMichaels

    Here's How Qualcomm Will Improve Your Smartphone's Camera

    Qualcomm is showing off its next-generation image signal processor for its mobile processing platform, which will feature improved iris detection and better depth-sensing. Here's How Qualcomm Will Improve Your Smartphone's Camera : Read more
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    5 Insanely Cool Things the Asus ZenFone AR Can Do

    Asus put Google’s augmented-reality and virtual-reality tech in its new smartphone. While the apps are limited, the potential is mind-blowing 5 Insanely Cool Things the Asus ZenFone AR Can Do : Read more
  30. R

    GPS Based Augmented Reality

    Hi, I am developing an AR application and would like to start off by asking a question here. Is it possible for (X) AR device to pull a GPS location from another mobile phone (Y) and present a 3D model based on what (Y) have chosen to show? Simply, a code that allows my (X) smartphone to...
  31. PhilipMichaels

    Apple Really Wants AR on the Next iPhone

    A Fast Company report says Apple wants to integrate a rear-facing 3D laser into the iPhone 8 that will be able to support augmented reality features. Apple Really Wants AR on the Next iPhone : Read more
  32. S

    Casual Augmented Reality Games

    Is there anyone out there working on casual AR games? I'm looking for someone in the field eager to trade knowledge
  33. S

    Server Costs of Running AR Server

    I am new to AR so excuse newbie question Does anyone have a rough guideline about the potential costs of running a cloud server with AR content for a large body of gamers?
  34. G

    Smartglasses to Replace Phones? Facebook Says Yes

    An Oculus chief scientist says that augmented reality glasses could replace smartphones — and soon. Smartglasses to Replace Phones? Facebook Says Yes : Read more
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    Lightform Projects Augmented Reality in Your Home

    A ambitious new computer and 3D scanning device connects to video projectors and turns any object into a screen. Lightform Projects Augmented Reality in Your Home : Read more
  36. IAmAZ3R0

    Should I wait to buy a HTC Vive?

    I'm am not going to right now, but I've been thinking, if I gained enough money for it by August, should I buy it then, or wait until after CES 2018? Yes, my PC is VR ready. I did the SteamVR test. http://bit.ly/2myf1gc I am having a hard time deciding and I would appreciate the help. I am...
  37. G

    Watch This Awesome Portal Demo on Microsoft's HoloLens

    A YouTube video posted by a developer showcases how Portal would look in augmented reality on Microsoft's HoloLens headset. Watch This Awesome Portal Demo on Microsoft's HoloLens : Read more
  38. G

    Apple Could Announce AR Glasses By Mid-Year

    Apple's augmented reality glasses should be released sooner than expected, according to unnamed, high-level sources. Apple Could Announce AR Glasses By Mid-Year : Read more
  39. G

    Apple Eyes Augmented Reality Glasses with New Patents

    Apple has won some patents on ways to boost its augmented reality cred in the smartphone market. Apple Eyes Augmented Reality Glasses with New Patents : Read more
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    Samsung Just Teased a Mixed Reality HoloLens Killer

    A Samsung executive revealed that the company is working on a new headset that could compete with Microsoft's HoloLens. Samsung Just Teased a Mixed Reality HoloLens Killer : Read more
  41. twgamerbuilder

    Lenovo Phab Tango

    So I am considering purchasing the new Lenovo Phab 2 smartphoen and wanted to know if Tango is only available on the pro version.
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    Virtual, Augmented Realities Merge with Linq Headset

    There's no price or ship date yet for the headset from Stereolabs, which will combine the features of both virtual and augmented reality into one device. Virtual, Augmented Realities Merge with Linq Headset : Read more
  43. G

    Google's New Buy Will Let You Text with Your Eyes

    Google has acquired eye-tracking tech company Eyefluence, and it could forever change the way we use our smartphones. Google's New Buy Will Let You Text with Your Eyes : Read more
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    12 Indie Games for Android and iOS You Should Check Out

    We spent some time at Google's Indie Games Festival to see the latest puzzle, strategy, shooter and AR games. Here are a dozen that caught our eye. 12 Indie Games for Android and iOS You Should Check Out : Read more
  45. Mark Spoonauer

    How Fox Sports Is Bringing Augmented Reality to NFL Games

    Fox Sports is changing the way we watch football with its Skycam and new AR graphics. How Fox Sports Is Bringing Augmented Reality to NFL Games : Read more
  46. PhilipMichaels

    Why Apple's Tim Cook Prefers AR over VR

    The Apple CEO said on Good Morning America that he thinks augmented reality offers a larger opportunity for his company. Why Apple's Tim Cook Prefers AR over VR : Read more
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    Let Suitors Take a Pikachu with Pokemon Go Dating Service

    The dating service of your wildest dreams is here, and it's called PokeDates. Let Suitors Take a Pikachu with Pokemon Go Dating Service : Read more
  48. Mike Andronico

    Magic Leap: Everything We Know So Far

    Magic Leap promises game-changing mixed-reality experiences. But what is the technology, and how does it work? Magic Leap: Everything We Know So Far : Read more
  49. AndrewFreedman

    Magic Leap Video Puts HoloLens on Notice

    A new video from Magic Leap shows a powerful mixed reality experience that transforms the way you start you day and how you shop. Magic Leap Video Puts HoloLens on Notice : Read more
  50. apiltch

    New Augmented Reality Goggles More Immersive Than HoloLens

    Lumus' DK-50 augmented reality glasses offer a much wider field of view and brighter images than Microsoft's upcoming HoloLens headset. New Augmented Reality Goggles More Immersive Than HoloLens : Read more
  51. PhilipMichaels

    Kid's Room Comes to Life With This Interactive Projector

    Lumo beams interactive games onto the floor of any room, giving kids an interactive space to play in. Kid's Room Comes to Life With This Interactive Projector : Read more
  52. PhilipMichaels

    An Oculus Rift Could Set You Back $1,500

    Speaking at this year's Code Conference, Oculus CEO Brandon Iribe said the virtual reality headset and the PC you'll need to run it will cost in the neighborhood of $1,500. An Oculus Rift Could Set You Back $1,500 : Read more
  53. tomsguideUS

    Augmented Reality Glasses: What You Can Buy Now (or Soon)

    Here's a breakdown of augmented reality headsets that are available now, available soon, or in development — but too cool to not mention. Augmented Reality Glasses: What You Can Buy Now (or Soon) : Read more
  54. apiltch

    Microsoft HoloLens: Everything We Know So Far

    More details keep coming out about Microsoft's augmented-reality headset. We look at everything that's known about HoloLens, along with what we're still looking to find out. Microsoft HoloLens: Everything We Know So Far : Read more
  55. PhilipMichaels

    Wearing HoloLens: The Future of Computing on My Face

    What's it like to wear Microsoft's holographic headset and interact with holograms? We had the chance at this week's Build Conference. Wearing HoloLens: The Future of Computing on My Face : Read more
  56. rutherfordsc

    BMW Mini AR Driving Googles Have X-Ray Vision

    Not content with the traditional dashboard, Mini unveiled its Augmented Vision goggles to project vital driving info straight to your eyes. BMW Mini AR Driving Googles Have X-Ray Vision : Read more
  57. apiltch

    HoloLens Finally Makes Augmented Reality Real

    Our AR future is almost here. Microsoft's Windows Holographic will due for Augmented Reality what iPad did for tablets, inspire an industry. HoloLens Finally Makes Augmented Reality Real : Read more
  58. akattkisson

    Magic Leap Could Be Oculus Rift Killer

    Cinematic reality could be the next evolution for augmented reality, if startup Magic Leap executes its ambitious plan. Magic Leap Could Be Oculus Rift Killer : Read more
  59. Mike Andronico

    Samsung Gear Blink Could Challenge Google Glass in 2015

    Samsung's rumored Gear Blink headset could arrive in March 2015 to rival Google Glass. Samsung Gear Blink Could Challenge Google Glass in 2015 : Read more
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    Beauty Mirror App for iOS Previews Your Plastic Surgery

    Plastic surgery goes digital with a new Beauty Mirror app for iOS that reshapes your face in real time. Beauty Mirror App for iOS Previews Your Plastic Surgery : Read more