A U.K. display maker will be devoting its microLED display unit to Facebook’s use in creating next-generation mixed reality wearables. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
Immersal maps Helsinki in city-scale AR using crowdsourcing mobile app
A Finnish company has developed a city-scale AR mapping app for Android and iOS phones that crowdsources 3D point map creation to enable shared experiences. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
The DeanBeat: The game industry rolls with the punches of the coronavirus
Gaming has rolled with the punches of the coronavirus. It demonstrates how resilient game companies are and how they can adapt to almost anything. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Dean Takahashi
GamesBeat Decides 143 — Is Half-Life: Alyx the future?
Half-Life: Alyx is a the new VR game from Valve Software that further explores the Half-Life universe. Mike Minotti share his review thoughts. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeff Grubb
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
Japan’s top carriers announce 5G launches as 2020 Olympics face delay
Japan’s leading cellular carriers will start commercial 5G service ahead of the 2020 Olympics in Tokyo, which now face postponement over the coronavirus. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
Apple’s odd A12Z chip may hint at late 2020 iPad Pros with A14X and 5G
Apple typically doesn’t release flagship iPads without touting major jumps in chip performance, and that may be a red flag for the 2020 iPad Pro. 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
GamesBeat Decides: PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X specs spectacular
The GamesBeat Decides podcast goes in depth about the specs of the Xbox Series X and PlayStation 5 on this week’s episode. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeff Grubb
How AR and remote video could assist technical support teams during the coronavirus outbreak
AR and remote video technology could assist technical support teams during the coronavirus outbreak by helping them maintain social distancing. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Paul Sawers