The application is designed to assist people in performing some of the tasks of a mechanic. A new application using augmented reality tech has just been released by Inglobe Technologies in order to assist everyday people in being able to makes some of the more common types of repairs that could need to be performed on their vehicles. Many people hesitate to fix problems with their cars because they are afraid that they don’t know how to do it. While there are many websites and guidebooks that could provide them…
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Augmented reality content now available in latest Taylor Swift album
The singer’s mobile app provides exclusive additional features to “Red”. The leading augmented reality platform, Aurasma, has joined with Big Machine Records for the release of the latest release by Taylor Swift, which will now reveal exclusive AR video content to tablet and smartphone users who view the “Red” album using the singer’s app. The only way that this bonus material can be seen is through the viewfinder when the app is running. The additional augmented reality content includes a video of Taylor Swift, who discusses the inspiration behind the…
Read MoreGoogle nearing completion of new augmented reality eyeglasses
As augmented reality grows in popularity, more technology companies are looking into its uses. Google is the latest company to consider adopting augmented reality in a new project that is reminiscent to their popular Google Goggles program. The Google Goggles application is an augmented reality browser that allows users to find virtual information about their environment using the camera of their smart phone. Google may be looking to take this a step further by removing smart phones from the equation entirely. Last year, Google hinted that they were working on…
Read MoreAutonomy, makers of the popular Aurasma AR platform, report growth since the applications launch
Augmented reality is gaining traction all over the world. AR has captured the interest of businesses looking to embolden their presence in a world that is growing more integrated with technology. Autonomy, a technology company known for its innovative products, has been something of a pioneer in this field with their new AR platform Aurasma. Since its release back in May of this year, Aurasma has drawn the attention of several big-name companies, including Nokia. Aurasma has garnered acclaim for its advanced use of augmented reality. In using the platform,…
Read MoreAR’s role in tomorrow’s mobile market
Augmented reality may not be all it’s cracked up to be, according to Alex Makarov, head of development at SHAPE Services, a developer of mobile applications for iOS. The expectations surround augmented reality seem to be quite high. This should come as no surprise as several tech companies boasted that society would be fully immersed in virtual environments by now. Marketing campaigns and YouTube videos have not placated these expectations, as they often paint the technology in a favorable light. And so, society waits on the edge of its seat…
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