Augmented Reality

Samsung is developing an augmented reality (AR) headset, and a newly released patent document provides insights into the potential offerings of the company's inaugural AR device. The patent suggests a head-mounted gadget equipped with its own operating system, designed to deliver augmented reality functionalities.

Walt Disney is establishing a new Office of Technology Enablement to oversee the integration of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and mixed reality. The new unit will concentrate on rapidly evolving technological fields, including AI and mixed reality, which merge the physical and digital realms.

Apple may utilise microLED displays in its purported augmented reality (AR) glasses as well as its next-generation Apple Watch Ultra, according to claims by a tipster on social media. The Cupertino-based tech giant has been long rumoured to be developing microLED screens for use in its devices.

Apple has released several open-source artificial intelligence (AI) models this year. These are mostly small language models designed for a specific task. Adding to the list, the Cupertino-based tech giant has now released a new AI model dubbed Depth Pro. It is a vision model that can generate monocular depth maps of any image. This technology is u...

Meta Orion, the company's first augmented reality (AR) glasses, was revealed at Meta Connect 2024. The prototype features holographic displays and support for the company's Meta AI assistant. While it will not be commercially released, plans are underway to launch a consumer version in the coming years, according to the company.

Meta has announced third-party augmented reality (AR) filters will no longer be available on its apps as of January 2025. This means more than two million user-made filters offered across WhatsApp, Facebook and, most notably, Instagram will disappear

Snapchat unveiled its fifth generation Spectacles with augmented reality (AR) capabilities at the Snap Partner Summit 2024 on Tuesday. They bring upgrades over the fourth generation Spectacles, including more immersive AR displays with micro projectors, dual Snapdragon processors and longer battery life.

Snap is set to lay its focus on boosting advertising business and work around AR, as confirmed by CEO Evan Spiegel. The announcement comes amid a challenging period for the Snapchat owner, as it contends with major social media players.

WhatsApp for iOS is testing a new feature that leverages augmented reality (AR), according to claims by a feature tracker. The said feature is said to bring AR capabilities for video calls on the platform, enabling users to customise factors such as lighting conditions and surroundings.

Meta is reportedly working on a new mixed-reality headset. Until recently, rumours suggested that the company is developing a premium variant to compete with Apple's Vision Pro. Those claims have now taken a backseat as Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports in his latest newsletter that Meta is planning to launch an AR/VR (augmented reality/ virtual re...

Apple Smart Glasses and a more affordable Vision Pro device are reportedly in the company’s product roadmap and could arrive some time in the future. As per a report, the company might introduce a cheaper version of the Apple Vision Pro as soon as next year. The device might get less features than the existing mixed-reality headset.

Meta is looking to hire employees to expand its foray in the generative AI space, as part of its metaverse team. As per a new job listing, could integrate GenAI with its metaverse-related efforts, including virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) elements – that together make for components of the metaverse

Apple's latest patent application published by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) describes the use of a redesigned component that could arrive on the company's purported smart glasses. A new hinge mechanism could debut on augmented reality (AR) glasses that appear similar to regular spectacles, and are eventually tipped to replace the iPho...

Google’s Find My Device app may get ultra-wideband (UWB) and augmented reality (AR) features, making it easier to locate lost or stolen devices, according to a report. Both these features are speculated to bring an upgrade, enabling precision finding of devices. As per the report, hints of the features were spotted during an APK teardown of the A...

Apple's roadmap detailing big product announcements and feature upgrades has been leaked online. The latest leak offers an overview of what's on the way from the Cupertino-based company in the next couple of years. The much-awaited iPhone SE 4 is tipped to go official next year, whereas we might see the foldable iPhone and OLED MacBook launch in 20...

Samsung is developing an augmented reality (AR) headset, and a newly released patent document provides insights into the potential offerings of the company's inaugural AR device. The patent suggests a head-mounted gadget equipped with its own operating system, designed to deliver augmented reality functionalities.

Walt Disney is establishing a new Office of Technology Enablement to oversee the integration of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence and mixed reality. The new unit will concentrate on rapidly evolving technological fields, including AI and mixed reality, which merge the physical and digital realms.

Apple may utilise microLED displays in its purported augmented reality (AR) glasses as well as its next-generation Apple Watch Ultra, according to claims by a tipster on social media. The Cupertino-based tech giant has been long rumoured to be developing microLED screens for use in its devices.

Apple has released several open-source artificial intelligence (AI) models this year. These are mostly small language models designed for a specific task. Adding to the list, the Cupertino-based tech giant has now released a new AI model dubbed Depth Pro. It is a vision model that can generate monocular depth maps of any image. This technology is u...

Meta Orion, the company's first augmented reality (AR) glasses, was revealed at Meta Connect 2024. The prototype features holographic displays and support for the company's Meta AI assistant. While it will not be commercially released, plans are underway to launch a consumer version in the coming years, according to the company.

Meta has announced third-party augmented reality (AR) filters will no longer be available on its apps as of January 2025. This means more than two million user-made filters offered across WhatsApp, Facebook and, most notably, Instagram will disappear

Snapchat unveiled its fifth generation Spectacles with augmented reality (AR) capabilities at the Snap Partner Summit 2024 on Tuesday. They bring upgrades over the fourth generation Spectacles, including more immersive AR displays with micro projectors, dual Snapdragon processors and longer battery life.

Snap is set to lay its focus on boosting advertising business and work around AR, as confirmed by CEO Evan Spiegel. The announcement comes amid a challenging period for the Snapchat owner, as it contends with major social media players.

WhatsApp for iOS is testing a new feature that leverages augmented reality (AR), according to claims by a feature tracker. The said feature is said to bring AR capabilities for video calls on the platform, enabling users to customise factors such as lighting conditions and surroundings.

Meta is reportedly working on a new mixed-reality headset. Until recently, rumours suggested that the company is developing a premium variant to compete with Apple's Vision Pro. Those claims have now taken a backseat as Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports in his latest newsletter that Meta is planning to launch an AR/VR (augmented reality/ virtual re...

Apple Smart Glasses and a more affordable Vision Pro device are reportedly in the company’s product roadmap and could arrive some time in the future. As per a report, the company might introduce a cheaper version of the Apple Vision Pro as soon as next year. The device might get less features than the existing mixed-reality headset.

Meta is looking to hire employees to expand its foray in the generative AI space, as part of its metaverse team. As per a new job listing, could integrate GenAI with its metaverse-related efforts, including virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), and mixed reality (MR) elements – that together make for components of the metaverse

Apple's latest patent application published by the US Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) describes the use of a redesigned component that could arrive on the company's purported smart glasses. A new hinge mechanism could debut on augmented reality (AR) glasses that appear similar to regular spectacles, and are eventually tipped to replace the iPho...

Google’s Find My Device app may get ultra-wideband (UWB) and augmented reality (AR) features, making it easier to locate lost or stolen devices, according to a report. Both these features are speculated to bring an upgrade, enabling precision finding of devices. As per the report, hints of the features were spotted during an APK teardown of the A...

Apple's roadmap detailing big product announcements and feature upgrades has been leaked online. The latest leak offers an overview of what's on the way from the Cupertino-based company in the next couple of years. The much-awaited iPhone SE 4 is tipped to go official next year, whereas we might see the foldable iPhone and OLED MacBook launch in 20...