Google Glass may soon be capable of displaying holograms

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The smartglasses might be able to show them over the view of the real world in front of the wearer. A patent has now been published by Google for technology that would make it possible for Google Glass wearers to view holograms that are displayed overtop of their vision of the real world. This patents help to provide another level of understanding for the investment the company made into Magic Leap. The tech giant has recently invested in that firm, a augmented reality startup. As it appears as though Google…

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Metaio develops augmented reality application for Google Glass

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Augmented reality application is a first for Glass Augmented reality firm Metaio has developed the first authentic AR application for Google Glass. While Glass has yet to be officially released, developers all over the world have been creating applications for the platform to prepare for its launch in the near future. Metaio is one of these companies and is keen to take advantage of Glass’ proclivity for augmented reality. The new application from the firm is meant to be a fully hands-free vehicle maintenance manual. App creates a hands-free maintenance…

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Patent details augmented reality features of Google Glass

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Google continues to invest in augmented reality Google has regained prominence in the augmented reality field after a turbulent 2012 wherein the company’s Project Glass had been unlikely to include the interactive technology. Glass has been billed as a new generation of augmented reality eyewear, but in mid-2012, Google suggested that the initial release of the glasses may not actually have augmented reality properties. This lead to staunch criticism from consumers and Google seems to have changed in stance on this issue, making efforts to tout the augmented reality capabilities…

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