Sony highlights the importance of advances in augmented reality technology for chip makers

Augmented Reality

Augmented reality is gaining momentum with computer chip makers around the world. Intel is one of the companies currently working on a new generation of chipsets that make use of the technology, but claims that its efforts are years away from coming to fruition. Sony Computer Entertainment (SOE), a large game development corporation, has also shown interest in augmented reality. SOE has released a statement to chip makers concerning the technology, outlining the importance of image and gesture recognition as well as a high-level immersion. SOE is one of several…

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Electronic Entertainment Expo 2011

Electronic Entertainment Expo 2011

One of the biggest events in the gaming industry is coming this week. The Electronic Entertainment Expo, also known as E3, had long been an occasion in which game developers from all over the world showcase their latest and greatest productions. Sony is looking to make waves at this year’s E3 with their new handheld gaming platform, the Sony NGP. There is a lot of hype surrounding the NGP because of its use of augmented reality. Other big name game companies have tried their hand with augmented reality in the…

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