See the wonders of the world from Edinburgh to DC with Google’s new augmented reality Search tool 

See the wonders of the world without getting on a plane! Explore interactive 3D models of sites from Edinburgh Castle to the Easter Island statues using Google’s new Search tool Google Arts & Culture launched the new tool today ahead of World Tourism Day on September 27 Smartphone users can view 37 heritage sites in … Read more

Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan has augmented reality windshield

New Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan will feature an augmented reality windshield that will show GPS directions, safe following distances, and local speed limits Mercede will begin incorporating AR windshields into their fall lineup of cars The S-Class sedan will be the first model to feature the new tech It will show GPS directions, speed limits, and safe … Read more

New Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan will feature an augmented reality windshield

New Mercedes-Benz S-Class sedan will feature an augmented reality windshield that will show GPS directions, safe following distances, and local speed limits Mercede will begin incorporating AR windshields into their fall lineup of cars The S-Class sedan will be the first model to feature the new tech It will show GPS directions, speed limits, and safe … Read more

Google launches 10 new augmented reality dinosaur filters for Android and iOS users

Turn your garden into Jurassic World: Google launches 10 new augmented reality dinosaur filters for Android and iOS users — including Tyrannosaurs rex, Stegosaurus and Velociraptor The feature is available via Google search on augmented reality-capable devices Each of the iconic creatures was rendered in careful detail with expert guidance The designs are based on those … Read more

Apple working on TWO distinct augmented reality devices

Apple is working on TWO augmented reality devices including an Oculus-style headset that blends AR and VR The report suggest Apple is developing two distinct AR/VR devices One will be a more heavy-duty headset while the other will be lighter glasses Apple executives reportedly had disagreements over the device’s design  The headset will reportedly not … Read more

Pokémon developers release an augmented reality app to help young children brush their teeth 

Pokémon developers release an augmented reality app to teach young children how to brush their teeth The Pokémon Company announced a new AR game to help kids brush their teeth Called Pokémon Smile, the app is out now on Android and iOS devices Kids record themselves brushing their teeth and unlock new Pokémon by targeting … Read more

Leaks suggest Apple’s mysterious augmented reality glasses ,’Apple Glass’ will retail at $499

Leaks suggest Apple’s mysterious augmented reality glasses, ‘Apple Glass’ will retail starting at $499 Apple’s AR glasses will reportedly retail starting at $499 The glasses will come with plastic frames instead of metal They will also work in tandem with a user’s iPhone Processing will happen on the phone instead of the glasses  By James Pero … Read more

Apple is working on a pair of ‘augmented reality 5G’ glasses

Apple is working on a pair of augmented reality (AR) glasses that support 5G networks, according to a technology analyst familiar with the tech giant. The AR glasses, simply called ‘Apple Glasses’, are not sunglasses but normal prescription glasses that display an interface on the inside of the lens. Anyone facing an Apple Glasses-wearing user … Read more

Snapchat’s new ‘lens’ aims to encourage social distancing using an augmented reality circle

What is the coronavirus?  A coronavirus is a type of virus which can cause illness in animals and people. Viruses break into cells inside their host and use them to reproduce itself and disrupt the body’s normal functions. Coronaviruses are named after the Latin word ‘corona’, which means crown, because they are encased by a … Read more

Apple rolls out feature that lets users buy products in augmented reality directly from their phones

Apple rolls out new feature that lets users buy products in augmented reality directly from their phones The feature allows instant shopping inside Apple’s Quick Look tool Quick Look superimposes products in their space using augmented reality It will also enable quick customer service questions on products  Spatial audio mimics products’ sound and can be … Read more