And since it’s pretty big news (and Layar is a darling of the tech press) you probably already read about it somewhere else. Here’s what you need to know: Documentation is here. Android Beta version is coming in a few weeks. iPhone and Android full versions are coming by the end of Q3. Seems like [...]
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Well, I’m pretty sure the guys at 13th Lab will get mad at me for comparing them to Layar. Most importantly, they don’t consider themselves as an augmented reality company. They view themselves as a computer vision company, and AR only serves as a cool proof of concept for their technology. And what exactly is [...]
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It was only five months ago when we reported about the first set of mobile augmented reality games coming out of Qualcomm Augmented Reality Game Studio. The studio, a partnership between Qualcomm and Georgia Tech’s Augmented Environments Lab, gives students the tools to create AR games and gives us a peek their crazy ideas. Now, [...]
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With Easter just around the corner, we are undoubtedly facing a round of festive augmented reality applications. While last year saw the creation of GPS based applications such as “AR Easter Egg Hunt“, this year brings computer-vision based applications, and leading the pack is Irregular Apps’ “Talking Augmented Easter Egg“. Using what seems to be [...]
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Well, the title says it all, and this video shows it all, but if you are clamoring for more detail, check out Japanator.com
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In late June, the establishment of Qualcomm Augmented Reality Game Studio was announced, a partnership between Qualcomm and Georgia Tech’s Augmented Environments Lab, with the goal of “pioneering new advancements in mobile gaming and interactive media“. Six months later, the first crop of mobile based games is coming out of the studio, and this blogger [...]
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What is it about Franz Kafka’s masterpiece, The Metamorphosis, that bring so many to adapt it to new mediums? Last year it was adapted to virtual reality, and now a new free Android application inspired by the salesman turned insect story has been released. Meet Kafkara: It’s pretty basic right now, due to the fact [...]
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Post update – the original video was pulled down, but luckily was uploaded again, and some of my questions were answered (in red) I have so many questions about the next video, and no answers – Is it real? yes. Is it an official Star Wars game? probably. How can I get it? On the [...]
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