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Augmented reality magic used by Disney through pico projector

07/24/201307/22/2013 Julie Campbell

The technology is being used to help to broaden the experience of games and storybooks. Though the idea of augmented reality is nothing new for Disney – in fact, it has been using it quite regularly in Disneyworld, such as in the ghosts in the Haunted Mansion that will “follow you home” at the end, or the occasional Innoventions exhibit in Epcot – the magic of this tech will soon be brought home for children of all ages to enjoy. Disney has announced that it will be incorporating AR into…

Mind Pirate takes aim at augmented reality games

07/17/201307/15/2013 Sam Lambert

Augmented reality and gaming continue to mingle The arena of wearable augmented reality systems is beginning to grow more crowded as companies like Mind Pirate enter the fray. Mind Pirate is a relatively young technology startup that has high ambitions when it comes to augmented reality. The company believes that the technology could be a perfect tool for a new generation of games and that the ideal platform for these games could be Google’s Glass. The Glass augmented reality glasses have been receiving a great deal of attention, but not…

Augmented reality may be a powerful tool for gaming and entertainment

04/13/201304/11/2013 John Montgallo

Report highlights augmented reality in gaming and entertainment Augmented reality has been widely used for the purposes of entertainment in the past. While the technology is gaining ground in other fields, it remains a powerful force in the entertainment sector, especially where gaming is involved. Mind Commerce, a leading market research and consulting firm, has released a new report concerning the state of augmented reality in the game and entertainment industries. The report highlights the trends that exist in these sectors and how augmented reality is being used to engage…

Microsoft hints at Xbox 720 during CES

01/16/201304/13/2014 Stephen Vagus

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 to show off what may be the future for the company’s gaming enterprise. CEO…

Augmented reality 3D technology patent application made by Disney games console

01/09/201304/13/2014 Julie Campbell

The massive corporation has logged the filing for a patent for gaming technologies. Disney has now logged an application for a patent for a 3D augmented reality game console which confirms their recent slip that revealed that it was working on this type of technology in the first place. They had not intended to reveal that they were coming up with their own game console. If the company had intended to deny the project in the first place, there will likely be few who would believe it now that they…