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New augmented reality service launched by VirtualMob

New augmented reality service launched by VirtualMob

Augmented reality continues to be an effective marketing tool Augmented reality has been gaining more attention as a practical solution to many of the challenges that exist in daily life. The technology continues, however, to be one of the most attractive marketing tools, especially to advertisers looking to engage mobile consumers. Part of the reason advertisers like augmented reality is because the technology is able to create engaging digital content that can be superimposed over the … Read entire article »

Filed under: Augmented Reality, International, Mobile Marketing, Technology News, Trends

Augmented reality glasses from Google may have app support

Augmented reality glasses from Google may have app support

Google continues to promote augmented reality Glass Google Glass continues to attract attention, but not always in the good way. While Glass has managed to enthrall the interests of consumers with its augmented reality capabilities, the high-tech eyewear is beginning to see the competition grow more serious. Numerous technology companies are emerging with plans for their own wearable augmented reality systems, some of which may actually beat Glass to the market. In order to keep the … Read entire article »

Filed under: Augmented Reality, Commercial, Technology News, Trends

Augmented reality is a growing part of the retail and travel experience

Augmented reality is a growing part of the retail and travel experience

There have been a growing number of success stories that are encouraging companies to try more.   photo via www.zaptap.com A recent success story using augmented reality in China is having a growing number of airports adopt AR technology as a part of the high tech travel shopping experience around the world. Mobile commerce has become increasingly popular among travelers and commuters. It hasn’t just been limited to augmented reality. The Frankfurt Airport has used QR codes on a wall … Read entire article »

Filed under: Augmented Reality, International, Mobile Commerce, Trends

Mercedes-Benz magazine gets augmented reality makeover

Mercedes-Benz magazine gets augmented reality makeover

Augmented reality coming to Mercedes-Benz magazine The magazine business is one of the few sectors of the print industry that has fared relatively well in the wake of mobile technology. Magazines continue to prove very popular among consumers and those that have lost their popularity have regained it with the introduction of digital editions. In many cases, digital editions have saved magazines from collapsing, enabling them to continue running in print. The Mercedes-Benz magazine is soon … Read entire article »

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Augmented reality eyewear gets a head start in Canada

Augmented reality eyewear gets a head start in Canada

Epson makes a move on augmented reality The expected release date of Google Glass, the company’s augmented reality eyewear, is still several months away. In Canada, people may not have to wait in order to get their hands on augmented reality eyewear, however, thanks to printing giant Epson and Scope Technologies. Both companies have teamed to turn Epson’s Moverio BT-100 head-mounted system into and augmented reality device. This device has a specific purpose, of course, and … Read entire article »

Filed under: Augmented Reality, Featured News, International, Technology News

Augmented reality system from Microsoft gaining more attention

Augmented reality system from Microsoft gaining more attention

Microsoft begins showing off IllumiRoom augmented reality system Microsoft has been hard at work developing and showing off its IllumiRoom, an augmented reality system designed to provide an immersive experience to its users. IllumiRoom is designed to turn a living room, or any room for that matter, into an augmented reality experience. Microsoft envisions that the system will create a dynamic virtual environment for users, allowing them to experience and get involved in digital content that … Read entire article »

Filed under: Augmented Reality, Technology News, United States