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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…

AR’s role in tomorrow’s mobile market

07/16/201107/16/2011 Stephen Vagus

Augmented reality may not be all it’s cracked up to be, according to Alex Makarov, head of development at SHAPE Services, a developer of mobile applications for iOS. The expectations surround augmented reality seem to be quite high. This should come as no surprise as several tech companies boasted that society would be fully immersed in virtual environments by now. Marketing campaigns and YouTube videos have not placated these expectations, as they often paint the technology in a favorable light. And so, society waits on the edge of its seat…