If you can’t get enough of The Mandalorian on your Disney+ streaming, you’ll be able to experience it in augmented reality on your smartphone. Google has teamed up with Disney and Lucasfilm to create an AR experience on selected Android devices. The Mandalorian AR Experience will bring you some of the iconic scenes of Mando […]
Read MoreA million years before this pandemic (actually just last January), the bushfires in Australia captured the world’s attention. Google says that one of the things that they noticed during this period and after was that interest in “Aussie creatures” or animals that were only found in Australia were on the rise this year. And so […]
Read MoreGoogle brought the Cloud Anchors API in ARCore two years ago at the I/O 2018, making it possible to share augmented reality content across multiple devices, but it lacked the ability to retain content once the interface of the app/game was closed on the phone. That is destined to change as cross-platform (for iOS, Android, […]
Read MoreThere have been some rumors floating around that Samsung is eventually getting rid of Bixby in favor of more Google Assistant integration into their devices. There is no solid proof yet that this is a possibility but the latest news about the Korean OEM’s personal digital assistant may lend some credence to these rumors. Samsung […]
Read MoreLive View in Google Maps uses your iPhone‘s camera and GPS to provide augmented reality directions when you’re walking somewhere, and this week Google announced that it’s enhancing the feature and making it available in additional transit scenarios. In Live View, arrows, directions, and distance markers are placed right on top of your surroundings to […]
Read MoreLeisure traveling has practically come to a standstill this year because of the coronavirus. And for those who are always looking for the next adventure, it’s tough to stay at home and sit still. Well, if you have a smartphone, you can still go on a digital adventure with Google Arts & Culture. To celebrate […]
Read MoreFacebook is all geared up to build wearable augmented reality glasses in the near future and this is evident through the company’s announcement of Project Aria. A product of Facebook Research Labs, Project Aria is termed as a research project that will allow Facebook to understand how to build “software and hardware” that’s necessary for […]
Read MoreApple plans to add bonus augmented reality content to its Apple TV+ streaming video service, according to a new report today by Bloomberg‘s Mark Gurman. The new feature is said to take aspects of scenes in a TV show, such as characters or objects, and display them on the viewer’s iPhone or iPad so they […]
Read MoreOne of the fun things that Pixel users are able to do on their devices since 2017 is to play around with the AR stickers on the Google Camera. They were eventually renamed to Playground AR stickers and you got to use these Playmoji characters on your smartphone when sending messages to loved ones. But […]
Read MoreThe Google Arts & Culture team continues to work on improvements that will add to the knowledge of everyone. Since most people around the world are still on lockdown, thanks to the pandemic situation, kids need more entertainment than ever. The tech giant has actually introduced a number of new products, services, and updates especially […]
Read MoreLast year, seven artists led an augmented reality project in Apple Stores around the world. A new free documentary now available on Apple TV highlights the work of each artist and tells the story of pushing “the boundaries of their work by exploring the uncharted territory of augmented reality art.” “Infinite Canvas” is the debut […]
Read MoreIf you’re a fan of all sorts of creepy crawlies but you don’t actually want to see them in your living room, there’s a way for you to look at them and even “play” with them digitally. Google has now added Augmented Reality insects into the search results. Previously, they’ve added dinosaurs, cats, bears, and […]
Read MoreAnyone who understands location-based apps know that GPS is not the most reliable source of your exact location. If you’re in an area with a lot of buildings and interferences with GPS, then your “blue dot” may probably be jumping all over the place. Google Maps is now using an alternative way to be able […]
Read MoreNiantic is no noob when it comes to developing augmented reality games which is apparent from their previous titles – Pokemon Go, Ingress, and Harry Potter: Wizards Unite. Now the San Francisco-based software development company is ready with its next title – Catan: Word Explorers. The AR game is a modern remake of the popular […]
Read MoreWe haven’t forgotten the ARCore but we haven’t mentioned the technology here lately. Augmented reality is very much alive as a lot of companies and developers are incorporating the tech into their apps and programs. Google has launched experimental Sodar for social distancing measurements. It also updated 3D and AR in Search to make learning […]
Read MoreSamsung develops various technologies every year, and some of them eventually appear in real-life products. The company has been working on various AR (augmented reality) and VR (virtual reality) technologies over the past few years and has filed several patents. A new patent filed by the company was published recently, showing a neat AR feature […]
Read MoreIf you don’t have an idea how far away you should stay away from people during this whole physical distancing era, don’t you worry, there’s an app for that. Well, an experimental one but a browser-based app nonetheless. Google is trying out a WebXR app called Sodar (which probably means social distancing radar) to help […]
Read MoreIf Razer’s Pikachu Wireless earbuds placed inside a Poke Ball doesn’t make you happy, then maybe the news of Pokemon Go bringing more features to let you play from home could satisfy you. The augmented reality game is still around and is celebrating its fourth year this 2020. The game has been updated for those […]
Read MoreGoogle has more in store for everyone. We’re not just talking about a new Android OS version now being tested and perfected but new services and app updates that will make everyday life easier and more interesting. If you’ve started to get bored after more than a month on lockdown, just check out what’s new […]
Read MoreLamborghini today announced that all iPhone and iPad users will be able to view the new Huracán EVO RWD Spyder using Augmented Reality and Apple’s AR Quick Look. Apple users can visit the Lamborghini website from tomorrow on their iPhone or iPad, tap “See in AR” next to the announcement of the Huracán EVO RWD […]
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