Sony Pictures Miles Morales leaps from a building in ‘Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse’ There’s a new Spider-Man on the block, and his concept of high technology doesn’t involve an automated costume. In the age of the blockbuster movie, it’s a given that extravagant special effects are a big part of driving the narrative. With its wildly successful “Avengers” franchise, Marvel ... Read More »
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Google Working on Standalone AR Headset With Cameras and Voice Input: Report
Google is reportedly working on a standalone Augmented Reality (AR) headset, codenamed Google A65, according to documents obtained by German news site. The Mountain View firm is said to be working with Taiwanese manufacturer Quanta on the AR headset, the same company that was involved in the production of the Pixel C tablet that was launched in 2015, WinFuture claimed in a report on Friday. ... Read More »
Reach Robotics’ ‘MekaMon’ AR Gaming Robot Available at Apple Stores for $299
Augmented reality gaming company Reach Robotics today announced that its MekaMon gaming robot is coming to Apple Stores throughout the US and UK starting on November 16. Priced at $299.99, MekaMon is a real-life robot that melds real-world gameplay with augmented reality. MekaMon, a four-legged spider-shaped robot that measures in at 11.8in x 11.8in x 5.9in, is designed to let players battle ... Read More »
iPhone 8 to Sport AR Features and Glass Back With Steel Frame: Reports
iPhone 8 rumours are coming in every day, and today’s set of leaks shed light on the metal and glass combination build of the device, some sort of augmented reality (AR) integration, and the removal of the dedicated fingerprint sensor. The iPhone 8 should get rid of the fingerprint reader on the physical Home Button, and look to embed it ... Read More »
Asus ZenFone AR With 8GB RAM Unveiled at CES 2017; ZenFone 3 Zoom Camera Smartphone Also Showcased
Asus has launched the ZenFone AR smartphone with 8GB RAM, as well as support for Google’s Tango augmented reality programme and DayDream virtual reality software at the ongoing CES 2017 tech expo. Along with the Asus ZenFone AR, the company unveiled the ZenFone 3 Zoom camera smartphone with 5000mAh battery at the event. The new Asus ZenFone AR smartphone with ... Read More »
Asus ZenFone AR Tango-Enabled, DayDream-Ready Smartphone Leaked Ahead of CES 2017
Ahead of Asus’s event at CES 2017 on Wednesday, Qualcomm has mistakenly ousted the ZenFone AR, the Taiwanese company’s upcoming Tango smartphone powered by the new Snapdragon 821 processor. If Qualcomm’s blog is to be believed, Asus ZenFone AR – a smartphone that is both Tango-enabled and Daydream ready – will be unveiled at CES this week. Qualcomm has removed ... Read More »
Asus ZenFone AR Google Tango Smartphone Set to Launch at CES 2017: Report
Asus may be the next smartphone manufacturer to launch Google Tango-ready smartphone. According to a report citing Asus CEO Jerry Shen, the company is gearing to launch the ‘ZenFone AR’ at CES 2017. Shen was cited to say the ‘ZenFone AR will come with advanced functionality and performance at a competitive price.’ The Taiwanese company is expected to showcase ... Read More »
ZTE’s Project CSX Unveils 3 Concepts – Eye-Tracking Smartphone, Smart Glove, and AR Diving Mask
ZTE introduced its Project CSX challenge to crowdsource ideas for new products last month. The company has now finalised three new ideas in phase two of Project CSX, and wants people to submit their concepts for the announced ideas. The company will then build the selected idea into a product. The Chinese telecommunications giant believes that it can build a ... Read More »
Apple Will Phase Out iPhone in Favour of AR/ VR Headsets, Claims Analyst
What does the future of iPhone look like? What kind of features and capabilities will Apple’s future flagship smartphone boast of? Will users still have to stare at their handset to get information? An analyst believes that there won’t be any iPhone in the next fifteen years. And everything will be replaced by augmented reality or virtual reality headsets. Piper ... Read More »