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Google Buys Augmented Reality App Developer Launchpad Toys

by Norbert Hildebrand

Since Google discontinued distribution of the Google Glass device, many have speculated that Google is retreating from the augmented reality field all together. However, the company has made substantial investments in Magic Leap and …

Tags:Augmented Reality| Google Glass| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 22 - Issue 06

Visor-based Auto HUD Coming from DD Technologies

by Chris Chinnock

We had a chance to talk to RR Technologies (Vancouver, Canada) recently about their new automotive Heads-up Display (HUD) called Iris. It is the first visor-based HUD we have heard about and will be …

Tags:Augmented Reality| Head Up Displays HUDs| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 22 - Issue 08

Waveguide-based Displays Maturing for Augmented Reality Applications

by Chris Chinnock

One of the most attractive ways to create an augmented reality image is to simply have a thin, transparent waveguide in front of the eye that can display the desired images or symbols. AR …

Tags:Augmented Reality| Virtual Reality| Vol 22 - Issue 06| Vuzix| Waveguide Display

Meta AR Secures $23 Million in Series A Funding

by Norbert Hildebrand

We have reported before on Meta Augmented Reality as a developer of augmented reality glasses. The California-based company was founded in 2012 and has raised $2 million in its Kickstarter campaign, selling 1,500 AR …

US Military Develops Iron Man Suit

by Norbert Hildebrand

The US military (DoD) is looking to develop an iron man suit for its special forces units. It states that the new TALOS (Tactical Assault Light Operators Suit) is also very helpful in other …

Tags:Augmented Reality| Military & Defence| Mobile Display Monitor| Sensors| Vol 22 - Issue 06

Intel Buys Composyt Light Labs – Shopping Spree Continues

by Norbert Hildebrand

Intel made a lot of moves in 2014 to open a door into the augmented and virtual reality world. The most significant one seems to be the investment of $24.8 million in Vuzix. Now …

RideOn is Developing Augmented Reality Ski Goggles

by Norbert Hildebrand

RideOn is an Israeli start-up company which is developing an augmented reality headset for sports activities like skiing and snowboarding. RideOn has started a crowdfunding campaign on Indiegogo seeking a total of $75,000 in …

Tags:Augmented Reality| HMDs (Head Mounted Displays)| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 22 - Issue 05

Microsoft Shows Off HoloLens Augmented Reality System

by Norbert Hildebrand

During the introduction of Windows 10, Microsoft also announced HoloLens as its take on an augmented reality headset, including several usage models in science, training, design, gaming and general use. The headset looks more …

Tags:Augmented Reality| HMDs (Head Mounted Displays)| Microsoft| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 22 - Issue 05

TriLite to Introduce Steerable Pixels and RGB Laser Modules at Photonics West

by Chris Chinnock

TriLite Technologies (Vienna, Austria) is a start-up that has been working on a unique laser display technology for about four years. Now, the company is ready to tell the world about its inventions. There are …

Smartphone Drives Augmented Reality Goggles

by Alfred Poor

What’s the most expensive element of a head-mounted display? In most cases, it’s the imager. If you want a high resolution imager, the costs goes up. Want a stereoscopic 3D display? That doubles the …

Avegant Demos its DLP-based VR Headset at CES 2015

by Chris Chinnock

We did not get a chance to try on the latest VR headset from Avegant, which is called the Glyph, although we did see the initial version at last year’s CES. This headset …

Tags:Augmented Reality| CES 2015| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 22 - Issue 03

Caputer Labs Shows the SEER AR Headset at CES 2015

by Chris Chinnock

In a concept that is similar to one shown by Seebright, a company called Caputer showed a prototype headset they call the SEER. They think it gives users the look of Iron Man. It …

Tags:Augmented Reality| CES 2015| Large Display Monitor| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 22 - Issue 03