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
GiveVision and Sony promise compact glasses for visually impaired users
SightPlus 2 will give users with low vision the ability to see at or near standard levels of visual acuity, aiding in reading, watching TV, and IDing faces. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jeremy Horwitz
Nokia adds 5G to worldwide IoT network, lets carriers test new sensors
Nokia’s global cellular network lets cellular carriers sell IoT sensors to enterprises; now it’s adding 5G and edge support to make the network faster. 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
Oculus Quest wishlist: 4 upgrades we want
OPINION: The Oculus Quest standalone VR headset is an incredible device that’s redefining what virtual reality means. The $400 all-in-one released in May with some great games like Superhot VR and Beat Saber working with complete wireless freedom. Just set up your guardian boundaries wherever you are and start playing. By the end of the year, […]
Facebook will show VR games in online developers showcase March 16 to March 19
The Facebook: Game Developers Showcase is being held from March 16 to March 19, in lieu of its scheduled Game Developers Conference events. AR/VR – VentureBeat & Jamie Feltham, Upload VR
Digi-Capital: Over $4.1 billion invested in AR and VR in 2019
GUEST: Digi-Capital’s AR/VR Analytics Platform tracked $4.1 billion in AR/VR investment in 2019, the third-highest virtual reality investment and augmented reality investment year on record after 2017 and 2018. However, investment dropped significantly in Q4 2019 compared to the previous quarter in terms of both deal volume (i.e., the number of deals) and deal value (i.e., […]
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