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Google Launches Android Chrome WebVR Support

by Bob Raikes

Google has launched support for the WebVR APIs in Android, via support in the Chrome browser, which should mean support for users of Cardboard or DayDream compatible devices. There is a website for developers …

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IDC Looks at A/R & V/R

by Bob Raikes

Not wanting to be left out of the slew of numbers about VR & AR, IDC has released some data. Worldwide AR and VR headset shipments are expected to see a CAGR of 108.3% …

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Continental to Work with DigiLens in Automotive AR

by Bob Raikes

Continental (which we see as a tyre supplier, but which sees itself as a technology company!) said that it has done a deal with DigiLens Inc, a supplier of holographic projection technology for application …

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NY City Jumps on the AR / VR Bandwagon

by Norbert Hildebrand

New York City announced a project to support and foster AR / VR start up companies to create a New York based AR /VR industry. The NYCEDC (New York City Economic Development Corporation) and …

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Continental Speeds up Evolution of AR Head-up Displays through Strategic Partnership with DigiLens

by Isaac Oburu

The international technology company Continental has entered into a strategic partnership with DigiLens Inc., a leader in holographic projection technology for application in automotive and consumer electronics. The partnership has been formed to develop …

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Augmented and Virtual Reality Headsets Expected to Grow at a 5 Year CAGR of 108.3%, According to IDC’s Newly Launched AR/VR Tracker

by Milos Pavlovic

International Data Corporation (IDC) is excited to announce the launch of its newest Tracker ®research program focusing on the emerging Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) headset market. The first data published by …

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Pokemon Effect is Short-Lived

by Bob Raikes

We reported at the end of October that researchers had found that the Pokemon Go craze had encouraged more movement and excercise (And finally… Pokemon Go Makes You Healthier!). Sadly, the effect has been …

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AR / VR Dreams versus Reality

by Norbert Hildebrand

AR and VR have been hot topics for us since they promised to enter the consumer market in 2016. As 2016 comes to an end many realize that the reality of AR / VR …

Hololens in Retail

by Bob Raikes

Essential Retail interviewed Leila Martine of Microsoft about the Microsoft Hololens and the plans in retail as the Hololens has started to ship in the UK. Martine (after correcting the augmented reality phrase to …

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AR Used to See Veins

by Bob Raikes

At CES 2017, Evena Medical is planning to show a system it calls ‘Eyes-on’ that is designed to be used by nurses and will allow them to see ‘through’ a patient’s skin to find …

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Dutch Police Testing A/R

by Bob Raikes

We’ve talked a lot about the use of augmented reality and New Scientist has reported that Dutch police are using the technology to solve crimes. A trial system is being used that streams video …

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Blippar Now Recognises 70,000 Public Faces

by Bob Raikes

The Blippar augmented reality app has been updated to allow the recognition of faces as well as objects. The company has created a database of 70,000 ‘public figures’ and users will be able to …