What are the lessons from Rec Room’s demise? And what are the benefits of approaching spatial computing as an artist as opposed to an engineer? These were a few topics on the latest episode of the AI/XR podcast, where we were honored to join as a guest… AR Insider & Mike Boland
Qualcomm Inks Multi-Year Deal To Power Specs Inc. Devices
Qualcomm has inked a multi-year deal to be the official system-on-a-chip provider for Specs, Inc. What does the collaboration mean for both companies and the next phases of highly-dimensional consumer AR glasses?
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From Audible to Augmented: Charting the Spatial Spectrum
As XR evolves, it continues to branch into several form factors. This moves beyond the traditional linear graph that positions VR at one end, AR at the other, and mixed reality in the middle. We chart the spatial spectrum as it stands today.
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Is Google Search Live the Ultimate Fusion of AR & AI
Google Search Live is the latest flavor of visual search. Combining voice and visual inputs, this brings visual search to the next level of intelligence, and could be the ultimate fusion of AI and AR as it scales on the backs of smart glasses.
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Spatial at Southby: The Debrief from SXSW
Another South by Southwest has come and gone, including the tenth annual XR showcase. What were highlights and fan favorites? Emily Olman and Anne Ahola Ward were at the show and break it down in their video debrief.
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Snap’s AI Clips Spark One-Tap Cinematic AI
Snap continues to lead the way in not only consumer AR, but its fusion with AI. The latest lets users turn Snaps or photos into an AI-powered 5-second cinematic video. Known as AI Clips, they can be activated with just a tap.
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AI & XR: Which One Needs the Other More?
There’s a rallying cry in the XR world that AI breathes new life into it. But is the inverse a more meaningful development? Does AI need XR to reach its next inflection: physical AI?
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From Specs to Subscribers: Snap’s Revenue Diversification Moves
As the advertising market continues to face headwinds, ad-dependent players are diversifying the revenue mix. We look at Snap’s diversification moves, including AR revenue that comes from users instead of just advertisers.
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Viture Raises $100 Million to Lead the Hot Display-Glasses Category
VITURE has secured $100 million in Series B funding – its second $100 million infusion in six months. Its signature video display glasses are already market-validated, and now they’re investor-validated. What will it use the cash for?
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Will Visual Intelligence Underpin Apple’s Physical-AI Play?
Though Apple doesn’t have an edge in LLM training, it has the capacity to train Visual Intelligence models. These could tap into Apple’s native strengths, including cameras and sensors in several devices, ingesting the content and contours of the physi… AR Insider & Mike Boland