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Pioneer unveils new augmented reality heads-up-display that can enhance driving and give consumers a chance to test drive digital vehicles

01/12/201201/12/2012 Stephen Vagus

The Consumer Electronics Show is in full swing and augmented reality is getting a lot of attention. Several technology developers have been showing off their latest products at the event, some of which are claimed to be taking augmented reality to a new level. Pioneer, a developer of mobile AR applications, has unveiled a new heads-up-display (HUD) system that uses the technology to help people test drive vehicles digitally. The system is scheduled to debut in Japan within the next few months. Tentatively dubbed AR Display, the HUD sends consumers…

The future of health care may be in the hands of augmented reality and NFC technology

01/11/201201/11/2012 L. Green

Ergonomidesign, a leading design consultancy firm, has revealed what the future of health care system may look like. A team of researchers from the firm have created a new system that combines the emerging trends in technology, life and health science, and social networking. Much of the system makes use of augmented reality technology to handle high detail displays of information. The physical aspects of the system use NFC technology as a way to enable quick communications between patients and health care professionals. To see the firm’s creation, it looks…

Gravity Jack combines QR codes with augmented reality to make some of the first QAR codes in the world

12/30/2011 Stephen Vagus

As the world of mobile technology grows more advanced, many are beginning to question the usefulness of QR codes when augmented reality seems to be a more intuitive response for businesses looking to connect with tech-savvy consumers. Some claim that QR codes are dying off before they have really had a chance to shine, while others argue that the codes are just now beginning to hit their stride. The truth of the matter may lie somewhere in between, as QR codes and augmented reality pair well together. When the two…

Augmented reality project offers a glimpse of how technology will be used in the future

08/12/201108/12/2011 Jennifer Goula

The possibilities of augmented reality technology have yet to be discovered and understood in full, according to some of the world’s most talented software designers behind the Aeon Project. The Aeon Project in an ambitious endeavor to explore the uses of augmented reality and how it can be used in the real world. These uses go far beyond the realm of marketing. Designers are looking for ways to integrate the technology into everyday activities. Currently, the entirety of the Aeon Project is housed in a relatively compact pod akin to…

The wild, wild west of cyber space

06/01/2011 Jennifer Goula

Android fans, prepare to take a side; the inevitable war is brewing. If the rumor mill and speculators have the figures right, we should see this competition start in time for the holiday season. Google may be going toe to toe with Amazon. Amazon may be coming out with an Android family of devices. Tech Crunch received a tip and confirmation late last year that Amazon would be launching their own (Android) app store. They also received a tip that Amazon would be working on their own Android-based tablet. Just…