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Optical Design of AR and VR HMDs

by Matthew Brennesholtz

According to IDC, there will be 220,000 AR HMD units shipped in 2018, growing to 21.6 million in 2022, with most of these units going to the commercial market, not the consumer market. Ever …

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Microsoft Brings Dynamics 365 Apps to HoloLens

by Andrew Fenn

Microsoft has launched Dynamic 365 applications for its HoloLens augmented reality headset, increasing the device’s functionality for field workers like engineers and technicians. Dynamics 365 Remote Assist allows users in the field to broadcast …

Magic Leap and Microsoft Bid on US Army AR HUD Contract

by Andrew Fenn

Citing sources familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reports that both Magic Leap and Microsoft are among the companies bidding for a $1 million contract to build augmented reality heads-up displays for the US Army …

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The Enterprise Wearable Technology Summit

by Matthew Brennesholtz

The fifth Enterprise Wearable Technology Summit (EWTS) will be held October 9-11, 2018 in Austin, Texas. This meeting will bring together people who are using or are considering using wearable technology in the enterprise. …

DreamWorld Introduces the DreamGlass AR Headset

by Arthur Berman

The main purpose of the DreamGlass AR headset, as stated by the maker of the device, two year old start-up DreamWorld (San Mateo, CA), is “to provide AR developers with an accessible platform for …

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AR Version of Angry Birds Coming to Magic Leap One

by Andrew Fenn

An augmented reality version of popular mobile game Angry Birds is heading to Magic Leap One. Franchise owner Rovio is developing Angry Birds: FPS with AR studio Resolution Games. Image: Rovio Not only can …

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Facebook Is Hiring More Augmented Reality Chip Engineers

by Andrew Fenn

Following recent hirings from companies including Google and Microsoft, Facebook has posted at least four additional job openings seeking embedded software, digital design and silicon prototyping and emulation engineers to help develop custom chips …

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Vuzix Announces Waveguide HMD Partnership

by Andrew Fenn

Vuzix, a supplier of smart glasses, AR technology and products for the consumer and enterprise markets, has signed an agreement with a new global tier-1 aerospace firm to build a customised commercial avionics waveguide-based …

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IDC: AR Headset Prevalence is Still a Few Years Out

by Andrew Fenn

Global shipments of standalone and tethered AR and VR headsets are expected to total 4.2 million units in 2018, up 31% from 2017. Looking ahead to 2022, shipments for these headsets is expected to …

Fraunhofer Develops OLED on Silicon for VR Headsets

by Norbert Hildebrand

The Fraunhofer Institute for Electronics, Electron Beam and Plasma Technology FEP announced in a press release the development of an OLED micro display with frame rates of 120Hz. The device is aimed at VR …

Vuzix Announces Partnership with OnCore Golf

by Andrew Fenn

Vuzix, a supplier of smart glasses, AR technology and products for the consumer and enterprise markets, is partnering with OnCore Golf to deliver new AR-enhanced experiences for golfers using Vuzix Blade smart glasses. Vuzix …

AR Firm Meta Company Puts 65% of Its Staff on Furlough

by Andrew Fenn

AR headset firm Meta Company has sent 65% of its staff home for a month in the midst of the US-China trade war. Talking to Bloomberg, the company’s CEO Meron Gribetz remarked: “The Chinese …

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