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Augmented reality
What is Augmented reality?
Instead of computer-generated environments to interact with as virtual reality does, augmented reality (AR) enhances the real physical world achieved through the use of digital elements, whether it is sound or other sensory stimuli. It is a growing trend among companies involved in mobile computing and business applications in particular. In simpler terms, augmented reality adds to the reality you would ordinarily see.
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TMS Ep404: Opec+ output cut, Alibaba, gas stocks, mixed reality headset
How will OPEC+ oil output cut affect you? What is happening at Alibaba? How will the unified pipeline tariff impact gas stocks? What is Apple's mixed reality headset? All answers here
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Restaurant app peAR raises Rs 4.2 cr in funding for business expansion
Company uses augmented reality to enable users to visualise dishes before ordering
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Apple may bring 'Continuity' features to its upcoming AR headset
The iPhone maker essentially uses the term "Continuity" to represent that its products are supported by many platforms and can communicate with one another without any issues
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Apple may launch high-end, low-end second-generation AR headset in 2025
Apple's second-generation AR (Augmented Reality)/MR (Mixed Reality) headset will feature two high-end and low-end models, which will likely launch in 2025.
Snap likley to unveil its 'AR for businesses' project at developer summit
Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, is reportedly planning to unveil its new 'augmented reality (AR) for businesses' project, at its annual developer summit in April or perhaps even sooner
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Samsung's upcoming XR headset to be a stand-alone device: Report
XR is an umbrella term covering virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR)
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Snap may come up with AR glasses powered by generative AI technology
Snap, the parent company of Snapchat, has hinted at future AR glasses powered by generative AI technology during its fourth-quarter earnings call on Tuesday
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Apple's upcoming MR headset may feature health, wellness experiences
Apple will reportedly bring health and wellness experiences in its upcoming augmented reality (AR) - mixed reality (MR) headset, media reports said
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Apple may allow users to build AR apps for mixed-reality headset using Siri
American tech giant Apple is apparently working on a way to let you make apps for its long-rumoured mixed reality headset using Siri
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Apple working on new augmented reality shopping feature on iPhone: Report
Tech giant Apple is reportedly working on a new version of its Apple Store application which will offer an augmented reality (AR) shopping feature on iPhone
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Apple on mission to make its AR headsets feel more immersive via gyroscopes
Tech giant Apple is reportedly researching how to add gyroscopes to its augmented reality (AR) headsets, providing users continuous haptic feedback that will feel real
AR/VR drives into classrooms: How tech is changing education landscape
But the cost of infrastructure for a medium of instruction with virtual reality and augmented reality can prove to be a challenge, especially for private schools
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Apple's AR/VR headset may arrive in late 2023 due to software issues
The delay appears to affect only the mass shipment of finished goods, rather than manufacturing itself
Meta Quest Pro's new update adds mixed reality capture
With the new update, users can now record and show off those mixed reality moments, while using applications that merge their actual reality with a virtual one
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Apple's upcoming AR headset to use extended reality OS, name it 'xrOS'
The company is also developing a Software Development kit, which will allow third-party developers to make applications for the new platform
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Sony unveils Mocopi motion-tracking bands for Metaverse on smartphones
Mocopi is a set of six motion-tracking bands, which lets users animate and operate avatars inside various metaverse apps on Android smartphones and iPhones
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Google introduces new AR features to shop for beauty products, shoes
With assistance from beauty brands, Google's new photo library features 148 models representing a range of skin tones, ages, genders, face shapes, ethnicities, and skin types
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Qualcomm unveils Snapdragon AR platform to power headworn devices
Snapdragon AR2 is in various stages of development with OEMs including Lenovo, LG, Nreal, OPPO, Pico, QONOQ, Rokid, Sharp, TCL, Vuzix and Xiaomi
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Apple continues to add employees to its AR-MR headset project: Report
Earlier, the tech giant was reportedly planning to start mass production of its AR-MR headsets from March next year
Apple may begin mass production of AR headset in March next year: Reports
The mass production of the headset will probably start in March 2023 and may be unveiled in the following month
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