Category: Augmented reality
Parliamentary inquiry launched into addictive technologies, including AR and VR
An inquiry into the impact of immersive technologies such as virtual and augmented reality has been launched by a House of Commons select committee. A group of MPs from the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) Committee will look into the impact of virtual reality on the future of sport, entertainment and news. It will…
Pokemon Go players to challenge others for the first time
Pokemon Go players will finally be able to battle each other as the game has its biggest evolution yet. Makers Niantic revealed Trainer Battles will arrive on the hit augmented reality app later this month, allowing players to challenge others for the first time. A number of fans took to social media to react to…
BAE Systems to invest £20 million on adding augmented reality and AI tech to warships
Defence firm BAE Systems has announced a £20 million investment in a range of new technology solutions for naval ships, including the introduction of augmented reality (AR) glasses for officers. Among the new solutions included in the British company’s plans are AR glasses for officers, enabling them to see tactical data and other operational…
VW and Snapchat create augmented reality game for GTI fans
Volkswagen UK and Snapchat have joined forces to launch a mobile phone-based GTI race which uses the latest Augmented Reality (AR) technology. Creative agencies Tribal Worldwide London and adam&eveDDB are behind the new Snapchat lens, which from today lets users interact with the GTI race track in the form of a bespoke 3D model of…
Taiwanese 70-year-old makes device to play Pokemon Go with 12 phones at once!
A 70-year-old man from Taiwan has created a device which allows him to play augmented reality game Pokemon Go on 12 phones at once. Yes really! Grandfather Chen San-yuan went viral in August for creating a bicycle with phones strapped to the front, allowing him to travel and play the game – but has now…
CES 2018: Nissan unveils mind-reading tech to improve drivers’ reaction times
A car that can read your mind. That's what Nissan is claiming to offer with its latest Brain-to-Vehicle technology. The Japanese car manufacturer reckons that by interpreting signals from the driver’s brain, it can redefine how people interact with their cars. Most importantly, by anticipating intended movement, the systems can take actions, such as turning…
Virtual measurement tool set to be first app to exploit Apple’s AR technology
Mixed reality start up DigitalBridge has announced a new measurement tool which is set to be one of the first apps to exploit the potential of Apple's latest Augmented Reality (AR) technology. Rather than having to measure, say, a room with a standard tape measure, the innovative measurement tool called Survey, uses AR technology to allow users…
WILD LIFE bring augmented reality animals alive in City of London
As part of the Life Meets Tech campaign, Broadgate is partnering with London design house, Marokka and The Aspinall Foundation in a unique, augmented reality tech-inspired exhibition. WILD LIFE combines an imposing three metre tall gorilla sculpture with augmented reality (see above) to help raise awareness of endangered animals. By downloading Marokka’s free app (iOS and Android),…
Samsung report warns businesses to ‘wake up’ to digital technology
A new report commissioned by Samsung which examines the impact that changes in society and technology will have upon the future of the workplace, warns that businesses have three years to embrace digital technologies or risk getting left behind. The report claims that businesses must adjust to the fast changing digital landscape in which a…
Is VR going to be the next big thing?
Yesterday at the start of Mobile World Congress, HTC dropped one of the few genuine surprises so far: the Chinese phonemaker is partnering with Valve to build a virtual reality headset. The move is one that will excite gamers. Not because of HTC - but because Valve, which made its name with Steam and Half…
