IRS looks to augmented reality for digital user experience improvements

Augmented reality - IRS

The Internal Revenue Service wants to use AR to overlay relevant information on existing forms. The IRS has issued a draft request for proposals (RFP) with the intention of using augmented reality (AR) to help boost the digital user experience for Americans using mobile devices. The goal is to let Americans use technology they already have to make existing forms clearer. The IRS’s draft RFP suggests that the government agency is looking for augmented reality solutions it can apply to existing forms. In that way, contextual support information can be…

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Augmented reality could be a boon for news outlets

Augmented Reality turning print ads into interactive media

Augmented reality could help revitalize news Augmented reality could provide news organizations with the clout they need in order to remain relevant to modern consumers, especially in regards to print. The advent of mobile technology has put a heavy strain on the publishing business. More consumers are using their mobile devices to find content online, rather than purchasing physical books and newspapers. Though mobile technology is one of the reasons print has been suffering lately, it may also be the thing that saves the print business, especially for news outlets.…

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