Remember Hololens? It Just Got a Huge Update By Sherri L. Smith published 14 November 18 Microsoft finaly re-released the Windows 10 October Update and with it a slew of features for Hololens and the Mixed Reality headsets.
Apple's 3D Camera Patent Could Be Key to Upcoming AR Glasses By Jesus Diaz published 2 November 18 A patent shows a system that can track not only your hands and body but your gaze.
Apple Is Clearly Working on AR Glasses By Jesus Diaz published 30 August 18 Apple buying a startup manufacturer of lenses for augmented reality glasses is one of many clear signs that Cupertino is building AR glasses.
Will AT&T's Magic Leap Exclusive Make Us Embrace AR? By Sherri L. Smith published 11 July 18 AT&T will be the exclusive carrier of Magic Leap's highly-anticipated mixed-reality headset.
Apple's ARKit 2 Is a Leap Forward, But Something's Missing By Mark Spoonauer published 5 June 18 The promise of shared AR experiences in ARKit is exciting, but Apple still has a long way to go towards making augmented reality more than a novelty.
Google Just Showed Me the Future of AR (Hint: It's Not Solitary) By Philip Michaels published 10 May 18 A change to Google's ARCore tools means developers can build apps where you'll be able to see the same virtual images on your phone that others are seeing on theirs.
Apple Has AR/VR Headset in Works (Report) By Sherri L. Smith published 27 April 18 Apple is working on a headset to support both augmented and virtual reality and launch sometime in 2020, according to a report.
How Smart Is Bixby on Galaxy S9? Here's Our Report Card By Adam Ismail published 24 March 18 Samsung has upgraded Bixby, but how well does it perform? We tested its ability to recognize objects, translate phrases in other languages and follow directions.
Google ARCore Expands: Will Your Phone Support It? By Henry T. Casey published 23 February 18 Google's new technology puts Android in the augmented reality race, even as Apple pushes the envelope with iOS 11's ARKit.
No Glassholes: Intel's New Smart Specs Ditch Camera By Sherri L. Smith published 5 February 18 Intel's new Vaunt smart glasses use lasers to project images right into your eyes, and they are designed to be very simple.
The Music Stops for Google's Project Tango By Philip Michaels published 15 December 17 In a tweet, Google announced it would end support for Tango in March to focus its AR efforts on the ARCore software development tools.
All Mixed Up: I Spent 8 Weird Hours Wearing Microsoft’s New Headset By Andrew E. Freedman published 5 November 17 The Cliff House in Windows 10 Mixed Reality lets you use apps and programs, but it's not suited for doing actual work.
Tim Cook Talks Apple AR Glasses for First Time By Mark Spoonauer published 11 October 17 Apple CEO Tim Cook says that technology doesn't exist to do AR glasses "in a quality way," but he also says most tech challenges can be solved.
Google's Pixel 2 Event: What to Expect and How to Watch By Michael Andronico published 4 October 17 From two new Pixel 2 phones and a new Google Home Mini to a high-end Chromebook, here's everything Google is expected to announce.
Samsung's Mixed Reality Headset Hands-On: Premium Sight and Sound By Philip Michaels published 3 October 17 Samsung's HMD Odyssey is joining Microsoft's array of mixed reality headsets as we get closer to the Oct. 17 launch of the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update.
What Does iPhone 8 Mean For AR? Not Much Without Better Apps By Sherri L. Smith published 12 September 17 The iPhone 8 and ARKit could finally usher in the age of augmented reality, but the content needs to catch up to the gee-whiz tech.
Here's How Qualcomm Will Improve Your Smartphone's Camera By Philip Michaels published 15 August 17 Qualcomm is showing off its next-generation image signal processor for its mobile processing platform, which will feature improved iris detection and better depth-sensing.
You Can Get the Asus Zenfone AR from Verizon for $648 By Sherri L. Smith published 3 August 17 We now know how much Asus's VR- and AR-powered phone will cost, as the $648 ZenFone AR goes on sale exclusively at Verizon.
With ARKit, Apple Could Redefine Augmented Reality By Philip Michaels published 5 June 17 Apple's new ARKit will enable compelling augmented reality experiences on millions of existing iPhones, no fancy extra hardware required.
Gap AR App Could Make Fitting Rooms Obsolete By Sherri L. Smith published 18 May 17 The Gap has teamed up with Google to make an augmented reality fitting room.
Smartglasses to Replace Phones? Facebook Says Yes By Althea Chang published 20 April 17 An Oculus chief scientist says that augmented reality glasses could replace smartphones — and soon.
iPhone 8 Camera Will Be All About AR, and Glasses Are Next By Philip Michaels published 20 March 17 Apple has big ambitions for augmented reality, Bloomberg reports, and it will all start with adding AR features to the iPhone's camera.
Signs Mount that iPhone 8 Will Focus on AR By Philip Michaels published 16 March 17 In recent weeks, a growing number of indicators point to augmented reality being a major feature for Apple's next iPhone.
Meta 2 is the Augmented Reality of Tomorrow, Today By Sherri L. Smith published 15 March 17 Meta's latest iteration of its augmented reality headset is aggressively priced and set to debut this year.
Vuzix Readies Its Non-Doofus AR Glasses for Consumers By Philip Michaels published 27 February 17 Vuzix's Blade 3000 specs look more like sunglasses than something that will get you mocked. They could be ready for consumers by 2018.
Microsoft Spectator View Lets You Experience HoloLens Without Wearing It By Avram Piltch published 13 February 17 A new set of tools and instructions allow HoloLens developers to create immersive videos and photos of their software in action.
Why Apple's Tim Cook Prefers AR over VR By Philip Michaels published 14 September 16 The Apple CEO said on Good Morning America that he thinks augmented reality offers a larger opportunity for his company.
This Gadget Brings Scary-Real Finger Tracking to AR By Sherri L. Smith published 30 August 16 uSens' new sensors are bringing hand-tracking technology to mobile VR and AR experiences.
Hololens Teardown: See What’s Inside Microsoft’s AR Goggles By Sam Rutherford published 23 August 16 After keeping the Hololens' Holographic Processing Unit a secret, Microsoft finally revealed the details on what's powering its augmented reality headset.
ModiFace Live Uses Augmented Reality to Change Your Look By Sherri L. Smith published 9 August 16 ModiFace Live's new technology lets you scan a makeup look from a photo or video and wear it in augmented reality.