A mixed media art exhibit currently being held in San Francisco has some unique experiences to offer visitors. That includes the 'Paper Metaverse' which happens to be an augmented reality-based exhibit conceived by Nick Philip of the art collective Imaginary Foundation, the website VRScout reported. The exhibit can be considered the perfect amalgamation of classic literature … [Read more...] about Paper Metaverse infuses classic literature with modern AR-tech
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New Disney patent envisages AR/VR experience sans the headset
How about getting to see an AR or VR attraction without having to wear a special headset for the purpose? That likely could be in the offing sometime soon what with reports of Disney having filed a patent for just such a technology. The system, as WowNewsToday stated relies on a projection screen and beamsplitter that are strategically placed around a real-world object so that … [Read more...] about New Disney patent envisages AR/VR experience sans the headset
Google and NASA tie up to bring the solar system into our mobile in AR
Google has entered into a collaboration with NASA that aims to bring the solar system into augmented reality with webAR, ScreenRant reported. This way, users will be able to view the different planets in our solar system right on their mobile devices itself. Specifically, it is Google Arts & Culture that is collaborating with NASA in creating 3D models of the solar system … [Read more...] about Google and NASA tie up to bring the solar system into our mobile in AR
Apple files trademark application for Reality One and Reality Pro names
Apple has applied for several 'Reality' trademark applications that are expected to chart its course in the hot new augmented reality and virtual reality segments, Bloomberg reported. This makes for a significant development considering that Apple is already reported to be in the advanced stages of launching its own AR/VR headset. Among the names that Apple is known to have … [Read more...] about Apple files trademark application for Reality One and Reality Pro names
Meta to launch new AR/VR headset in October
Facebook is all set to launch its all-new AR/ VR headset in October. This has been revealed by none other than the company CEO Mark Zuckerberg. The CEO was speaking on The Joe Rogan Experience podcast when he made the revelation. Also, as PhoneArena reported, the upcoming AR/VR headset would be unique in that it will have better non-verbal communication, which can be like … [Read more...] about Meta to launch new AR/VR headset in October