Embedded augmented reality chip technology means we’ll finally start using AR for good instead of filling all the app stores with Predator, Terminator and Robocop camera overlay apps. Nah, I’m just kidding, it’s probably going to get worse. More »
Augmented Reality shopping, anyone? Tissot’s AR app lets you try on expensive watches — but without the watch part. Which means you’re trying on a watch that doesn’t exist. More »
Augmented Reality’s one of those terms that’s been rather over-used in recent years, but Layar, one of the first AR smartphone apps, remains a favourite. More »
We’ve known about the AppBlaster for some time now, but last week, one landed on my desk. Armed only with an iPhone 3GS, I set to seeing whether a plastic AR gun could really make my real world shooting dreams come true. More »
Augmented reality is one of those “next big thing” ideas, popping up on smartphones and gaming consoles everywhere and promising to change the way we engage with the world. And now, thanks to the wonders of a tattoo artist, it’s also on the wrist of an exceptionally passionate 3DS user. More »
I don’t care how delicious this cake is on the inside, I’d never cut into it. I’d be too worried about marring its AR marker frosting and the wonderful augmented reality memes contained therein. Final guesses? More »
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With each successive version, Rock Band becomes less about pretending to play music and more about actually playing music. Hopefully this is what Rock Band 9 will be like in 20 years when we all have augmented reality contact lenses. More »
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Now that’s a handy magic trick: Observe! This lot, empty but for the world’s largest augmented reality marker. Astonish! As a towering skyscraper flickers to life in its place. Wonder! At just how big a camera they must have needed. More »
This morning at Digital Signage World, Intel were showing off their proof of concept augmented reality digital display. It uses a combination of real time analytics, augmented reality and comprehensive touchscreen technology to allow users to engage with the display to get more from their shopping experience. Every shopping centre should get one now. More »
