Category: Augmented reality
AR overtakes AI to become most disruptive emerging technology
Augmented reality (AR) has replaced artificial intelligence (AI) as the most disruptive emerging technology, according to a survey by GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company. GlobalData’s latest report, ‘Emerging Technology Sentiment Analysis Q2 2021’, reveals that 70% of industry professionals surveyed stated that AR would disrupt their industry most out of a selection of…
Pokemon GO revenue continues to rise, claims study
Five years since its release, Pokemon GO continues to be one of the most popular mobile games in the world of gaming. According to data presented by 123scommesse.it, Pokemon GO generated $347M worth of revenue in 2020 - a 45% YoY increase from 2019. Pokemon GO was first launched in 2016 and became a viral sensation…
Skoda testing AR app for technical maintenance
Car manufacture Skoda is testing a new augmented reality application – known as HoloLens glasses – to assist with production line maintenance. The new technology provides enhanced assistance for technicians, facilitates live remote training and helps to reduce the likelihood of errors, claims the car company. The trial technology allows manuals, maintenance checklists and other…
Tech Digest daily round up: Facebook to allow you to turn off algorithm
Facebook is to allow users to turn off the algorithm powering its News Feed and control the order in which items appear amid growing calls for algorithmic transparency. The company will also provide more context on suggested content by expanding the "Why am I seeing this?" tab, as well as letting users control who can…
Could Augmented Reality Bingo Be Possible In The Future?
With all the big things that have happened in the world of technology in the last few years, it’s easy to get optimistic about the years to come and what other exciting innovations that may take shape. One of the major advancements has been in the sphere of gaming, with specific tech such as virtual…
AR solution lets you take a ‘seat’ in empty stadium
Here's an interesting idea for how to get a bit more excitement out of watching football matches in the Covid-19 era without actually being allowed into the stadium to watch your team play. Oz Sports and RVX Productions, whose work has been featured in Hollywood movies, have joined forces to add augmented reality (AR) technology…
Lamborghini uses AR for virtual launch of Huracán EVO RWD Spyder
Lamborghini continues is to become the first automotive brand to use Augmented Reality (AR) for the virtual launch of its new model, the Huracán EVO RWD Spyder, scheduled for 7 May at 13:00 CET, on its official website www.lamborghini.com. Lamborghini is using augmented reality to launch the car in an all-new way during this time…
Jaguar Land Rover head up display to stream 3D movies to passengers
Jaguar Land Rover is developing a next-generation head-up display technology that could beam real-time safety information in front of the driver, and allow passengers to stream 3D movies direct from their seats. Engineers are working on a powerful new 3D head-up display to project safety alerts, such as lane departure, hazard detection, sat nav directions,…
Instagram adds Augmented Reality effects tool
Instagram users are to be able to create and publish their own bespoke augmented reality (AR) effects on the social network for the first time. An update to the Instagram app will enable users to create their own virtual effects which can then be added to photos and videos posted to Instagram Stories. Augmented reality…
Google Maps expands Live View AR navigation tool
Google Maps users on smartphones can now use virtual arrows to help them follow directions in the navigation app. Known as Live View, the feature uses augmented reality (AR) to overlay the digital arrows onto the real world as seen through a smartphone camera. Combined with a 2D map at the bottom of the screen,…
