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Ever Heard of Verses?

by Norbert Hildebrand

In an announcement this week, Verses announced its protocol for augmented and virtual reality in the world wide web. This raises the question “who is Verses?” “Verses is a non-profit foundation creating the universal …

Tags:Augmented Reality| internet| Virtual Reality| Vol 25 - Issue 33

Do Mainstream Enterprises Consider AR/VR Mainstream?

by Matthew Brennesholtz

Supporters of augmented and virtual reality keep saying that AR/VR technology is going mainstream. In the business world perhaps there is nothing more mainstream than the Harvard Business Review (HBR). What do they have …

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Vuzix Expands M300 Smart Glasses Offering for Connected Field Workers

by Andrew Fenn

Vuzix M300 smart glasses now support TechSight, an augmented reality solution for distribution centre workers developed by Honeywell Intelligrated. Image: Honeywell Intelligrated “Field service typically involves a ‘see-what-I-see’ application that can deliver knowledge to …

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Apple Files Patent for AR Windscreens in Autonomous Vehicles

by Andrew Fenn

A new patent filed by Apple has emerged, this time for an AR windscreen for self-driving vehicles that would display information including speed, road conditions and navigation. The patent application also details vehicle-to-vehicle FaceTime …

Strategy Analytics: AR is Taking Off But Dedicated Headsets Remain Grounded

by Andrew Fenn

Consumers are becoming accustomed to AR technology on their smartphones through apps such as Snapchat and Pokémon Go, yet AR headsets such as Google Glass and Microsoft HoloLens remain a niche product, with sales …

Epson Introduces Moverio BT-35E Smart Glasses

by Matthew Brennesholtz

On August 8th, Epson announced the latest version of their augmented reality (AR) Moverio product line, the Moverio BT-35E. Previous versions of the Moverio head mounted display (HMD) were intended to be driven by …

Tags:Augmented Reality| Epson| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 25 - Issue 31

A Billion Dollars Later

by Norbert Hildebrand

The big day has arrived. After years and plenty of cash, Magic Leap has finally released its Magic Leap One AR headset for developers. Insisting that the device is consumer ready, the price seems …

Tags:Augmented Reality| Mixed Reality| Vol 25 - Issue 31

Epson Releases New HDMI 1.4 and USB-C Moverio Smart Glasses

by Andrew Fenn

Epson has launched its new Moverio BT-35E Smart Glasses. Featuring an interface unit with HDMI and USB-C ports, the glasses can be used for several applications including enterprise drone piloting, remote field support and …

Tags:Augmented Reality| Epson| HMDs (Head Mounted Displays)| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 25 - Issue 30

Magic Leap One: Creator Edition is Available Now

by Andrew Fenn

Long-awaited mixed reality headset Magic Leap One: Creator Edition is available now in select locations throughout the US, priced at $2,295. We now know the device is powered by an Nvidia six-core Parker processor …

Augmented Reality Technology Used to Help Children with Autism

by Andrew Fenn

Superpower Glass, a new study by Stanford University’s School of Medicine, has explored the potential for augmented reality wearables to help individuals with autism develop social skills during their formative early years. 14 children …

Tags:AR/VR| Augmented Reality| Google Glass| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 25 - Issue 30

Google Releases ARCore Version 1.4

by Andrew Fenn

Google has released version 1.4 of its ARCore augmented reality toolkit, extending support to new devices from Huawei, Motorola, Nokia, Samsung, Vivo, and Xiaomi, and bringing new features including passthrough camera auto-focus support, faster …

Tags:AR/VR| Augmented Reality| Google| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 25 - Issue 30

Pico Interactive Announces G2 Headset and Results of Series A Funding Round

by Andrew Fenn

VR and AR company Pico Interactive, based in Beijing, China, has announced the conclusion of its Series A round of funding, having raised $24.7 million for its forthcoming standalone headset. GF Qianhe and GF …

Tags:Augmented Reality| Investment| Mobile Display Monitor| Vol 25 - Issue 29