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Popular Science adopts augmented reality for annual editorial feature

John Montgallo
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  Magazine claims to be the first to use augmented reality for annual feature Augmented reality and magazines have been growing closer together recently. Some magazines have adopted the technology for marketing purposes, while others have covered the technology extensively in articles. This week, Popular Science, a monthly consumer magazine in the U.S., announced that its June issue will make use of augmented reality technology provided by Aurasma, a leading AR developer. The magazine is claiming to be the first of its kind to use the technology in an editorial…

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Crisis teams with UK artists to make augmented reality exhibition

Stephen Vagus

Augmented reality and the art world   Nine of the United Kingdom’s most famous artists have come together to partner with Crisis, a national charity that works for the benefit of the homeless. Art and philanthropy have been tied together for centuries, but never has the relationship been expressed in this way. The artists are working to create a new contemporary art exhibition using augmented reality. They will be using the Aurasma augmented reality platform to create digital content that will be linked to various pieces of art work. The…

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Aurasma and The Philadelphia Inquirer team to make North America’s first augmented reality newspaper

Stephen Vagus

Augmented reality may just save the print industry   Leading augmented reality developer Aurasma and The Philadelphia Inquirer have announced a partnership this week that will debut North America’s first augmented reality newspaper. Augmented reality has been becoming a popular subject in the publishing industry recently. The technology could potentially revitalize what is considered an obsolete medium by offering consumers and interactive digital experience. The Philadelphia Inquirer is keen to see just what benefits the technology can bring and how consumers will react to a new generation of newspapers. The…

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Holiday Inn London launches augmented reality campaign ahead of the 2012 Olympic Games

Jorge Gonzalez
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Holiday Inn London is claiming the title of world’s first augmented reality hotel. The expansive hotel chain has teamed with augmented reality developer Aurasma to launch the Holiday Inn Olympic STAY YOU Campaign. The campaign brings together some of the British athletes that will compete in this year’s Olympic Games, which will be held in London. Holiday Inn is preparing for the event by giving those visiting the country to view the Olympics a chance to see Olympic athletes in their own rooms. These will only be digital representations, of…

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Marvel teams with Aurasma to make interactive digital comics

Sam Lambert
Marvel Augmented Reality

Acclaimed comic and entertainment company Marvel has announced a partnership with augmented reality developer Aurasma this week. Marvel has taken a keen interest in the advent of augmented reality technology and how consumers are responding to the new interactive platforms it has spawned. As such, the company hopes to provide fans with an engaging experience with its new line of comics, called “Marvel Infinite Comics.” This new line is designed specifically for digital viewing and will be using the Aurasma platform to make the story interactive. The print world has…

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