Designed for enterprise and retail use, Looking Glass‘ holographic screens are adding support for Unreal Engine content, turning realistic CG into true 3D. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
Chrome 81 arrives with Web NFC Origin Trial, AR features, and mixed images autoupgraded to HTTPS
Google Chrome 81 brings an Origin Trial of Web NFC for mobile, early Augmented Reality support, and mixed images autoupgraded to HTTPS. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Emil Protalinski
Apple releases ARKit 3.5, adding Scene Geometry API and lidar support
Apple’s augmented reality development kit is updated to version 3.5, adding the ability to create topological maps of rooms, and better occlude people. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
HTC holds virtual media event, sends coronavirus balloons into crowd for selfies
A virtual conference for HTC’s Vive ecosystem included a bizarre segment where the audience was asked to pose for a selfie with coronavirus particles. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
Apple debuts iPad Pro with Lidar scanner, Magic Keyboard with trackpad
Apple has updated the iPad Pro with a new camera array, A12Z CPU, and the option of a new keyboard with trackpad support, including new pricing. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
Magic Leap releases Magicverse SDK with XR Kits for Android, iOS, and Unreal
Magic Leap’s shared digital universe for AR content, the Magicverse, takes a step towards reality with the release of developer kits for multiple devices. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
Oculus Quest will test multiple windows and redesigned universal menu
New experimental features will enable the Quest to display several browser windows at once, a new home UI, and in-app hovering menu panes. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
Snapchat launches Lens Web Builder to simplify AR ad creation
Democratizing the process of creating augmented reality effects and ads will enable companies to reach a now significant audience for AR content. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
Google’s Objectron uses AI to track 3D objects in 2D video
Google’s Objectron model can track 3D objects from 2D imagery, and it’s lightweight enough to run on any modern smartphone. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Kyle Wiggers
Nreal unveils all-in-one Light enterprise AR headset for Q4 2020
The ultra-light consumer AR wearable will get an all-in-one companion model for enterprise users by the end of 2020, competing with HoloLens and Magic Leap. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz