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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

Microsoft hints at Xbox 720 during CES

Microsoft hints at Xbox 720 during CES

Microsoft makes an appearance at this year’s CES This year’s Consumer Electronics Show (CES) was filled with innovations that promise to change the future of entertainment, communication, and connectivity. Notably absent from CES this year was Microsoft, who had used the event in the past to showcase some of its future products. While Microsoft did not have its own booth at the event, CEO Steve Ballmer and Chief Technology Strategy Officer Eric Rudder were in attendance … Read entire article »

Filed under: Augmented Reality, Entertainment Industry, Technology News

Visualead may revolutionize QR codes

Visualead may revolutionize QR codes

Visualead gains traction in boosting popularity of QR codes QR codes may be popular with advertisers, but they are much less so with consumers. Scan rates for QR codes are rarely disclosed by the companies that use them, but many consumers have taken to avoiding the codes because of the bad experiences they have had with them in the past. Some companies that make use of QR codes do so in a manner that is not … Read entire article »

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Augmented reality glasses and Microsoft

Augmented reality glasses and Microsoft

Augmented reality glasses may be in the works from Microsoft Two recent job postings from Microsoft suggest that the famed technology company is beginning to bolster its ranks for the development of a next generation technology based on the Kinect platform. This technology is rumored to be the company’s take on augmented reality glasses. Augmented reality glasses are growing in popularity amongst consumers and businesses. Much of the attention such products have been getting recently comes … Read entire article »

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

Xbox 720 may bring augmented reality to consoles

Xbox 720 may bring augmented reality to consoles

Xbox 720 may have augmented reality capabilities Rumors are circulating regarding the release of Microsoft’s highly anticipated Xbox 720, the next iteration of the company’s acclaimed gaming console. Though the console does not have an official name yet, some are speculating that the Xbox 720 could be released as early as 2013. Whatever the actual release date for the console is, it is expected to usher in a new era of gaming due to Microsoft’s ambitious … Read entire article »

Filed under: Augmented Reality, Entertainment Industry, Featured News, Technology News, Trends, United States

NFC technology to be supported in Windows Phone 8

NFC technology to be supported in Windows Phone 8

Microsoft announces the inclusion of NFC technology into its latest smart phone Acclaimed technology company Microsoft has released information concerning its much anticipated Windows Phone 8 mobile device. The latest iteration of the company’s smart phone will make use of the new Windows 8 operating system. While the Windows Phone has had trouble competing with both the iOS and Android platforms, it has nonetheless attracted a great deal of interest because of its use of the … Read entire article »

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