Meta has acquired the start-up Gary Sharp Innovations which it claimed will help develop better quality AR and VR lenses, Mixed-News reported. The acquisition is known to have been completed in June 2022 but is coming to light only now. It is not known either how much the acquisition might have cost. Gary Sharp Innovations happens to be a Colorado-based R&D start-up that … [Read more...] about Meta acquires start-up Gary Sharp Innovations, hopes to develop better AR/VR headsets
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Paper Metaverse infuses classic literature with modern AR-tech
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
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
Keppel O&M introduces 5G AR/VR smart glasses at its marine yard in Singapore
Keppel Offshore & Marine Ltd has introduced 5G augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) Smart Glasses at its marine yard in Singapore, the website Offshore reported. The 5G AR/VR Smart Glasses have been developed in collaboration with M1 Ltd. This is also the first time that the maritime industry in the Southeast Asian region is seeing the use of such smart glasses for … [Read more...] about Keppel O&M introduces 5G AR/VR smart glasses at its marine yard in Singapore
Xiaomi launches Mijia AR Glasses Camera with SD 8 SoC, 50 MP camera, 5x optical zoom
Xiaomi has announced the launch of the Mijia AR Glasses Camera which marks its entry into the hot new AR segment, GizmoChina reported. The Mijia AR Glasses Camera is also unique in several ways though the one thing that catches the eyes right away is its rather odd shape, something that also makes it seem quite bulky as well. Xiaomi though said the glasses weigh just 100 … [Read more...] about Xiaomi launches Mijia AR Glasses Camera with SD 8 SoC, 50 MP camera, 5x optical zoom
New Apple invention can lead to a more realistic AR and VR experience
The US Patent & Trademark Office has revealed a patent application from Apple which applies to optoelectronic devices such as those that are capable of generating an array of optical beams. As Patently Apple reported, this can lead to the development of advanced microlens arrays and optical devices. It further has the potential to enhance Face ID performance as well as … [Read more...] about New Apple invention can lead to a more realistic AR and VR experience