New spatial computing company Meta View today announced it has acquired the assets of Meta, a pioneer in augmented reality head-mounted displays. Meta, which shut down earlier this year, captured global recognition for its Meta 2 headset and wide field-of-view (FOV) display system that gave users an immersive view of digital content on the physical world. Former Qualcomm executive and Vuforia president Jay Wright will take the reins as CEO, bringing fresh focus and experienced leadership as he charts the new company’s course. San Mateo, California-based Meta View is a wholly new and unaffiliated entity, backed by Olive Tree Ventures and BNSG Capital. The company acquired the intellectual property assets of Meta Company from its lender. “The potential for spatial computing is intoxicating,” Wright said in a statement. “It has fostered a highly competitive and dynamic landscape that I’ve traversed for more than a decade. This experience and insight have … [Read more...] about Meta View acquires assets of augmented reality pioneer Meta
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21 new and notable augmented reality games and apps from the last seven months (7/30/18
Article Contents1 Games1.1 Laser Mazer AR/VR1.2 Krikey1.3 THE PURGE AR1.4 Bee Vision Bumblebee AR Experience1.5 Hybrid War - AR: the Shooter in Augmented Reality.1.6 tomotoru ~Hello Kitty Happy Life~1.7 Clash & GO: AR Strategy1.8 Fitness Village - The Game1.9 Run An Empire1.10 Skyjacker – We Own the Skies2 Apps2.1 Playground: Childish Gambino2.2 Playground: Stranger Things2.3 Playground: The Last Jedi2.4 Playground: Sports2.5 Playground: Signs2.6 Playground: Weather2.7 Playground: Pets2.8 Holopipe2.9 Sprint ARx2.10 Red Bull Paper Wings2.11 SuperManson AR Last year we saw how Google's push for developers to dive into augmented reality support paid off with a slew of AR releases on the Play Store. It would appear that this excitement has died down in the last few months, though there are still more than a few quality AR apps and games landing on Android that are worth pointing out. So without further ado, here are the newest and notable augmented reality games and apps released … [Read more...] about 21 new and notable augmented reality games and apps from the last seven months (7/30/18
Whirlpool’s high-tech oven uses augmented reality to help you cook
Whirlpool is bringing augmented reality to an oven. The Whirlpool Connected Hub Wall Oven is on display at CES 2019. At first glance, the front looks like an ordinary glass door, but it's actually a 27-inch LCD screen. The touchscreen works with Whirlpool's Yummly app so you can find recipes based on your preferences and get step-by-step instructions right on the oven door. Don't get too excited though: This cool-looking appliance is just a concept for now.The screen can supposedly show the calendars of every member of your family and suggest meals based on how much time everyone has for dinner. It'll even coordinate multiple recipes and instruct you when to take certain steps in order to make sure everything finishes at the same time.The oven uses augmented reality to show you which rack to use and where to place it after you've picked a recipe. It will also tell you which settings on the oven are appropriate. During cooking, you can use the screen to look at your food and even … [Read more...] about Whirlpool’s high-tech oven uses augmented reality to help you cook
WayRay’s augmented reality displays go beyond cars at CES 2019
WayRay's augmented-reality head-up displays can make you a better driver, whether on the track or in day-to-day navigation. At CES 2019, WayRay is showing off this wild windshield tech, but it's not stopping with cars.After announcing last September that it counted Porsche and Hyundai among its investors, WayRay came to Las Vegas to show off its technology in person with a third automaker -- Genesis, Hyundai's fancy-pants spin-off. The Genesis G80 in WayRay's CES booth also shows just how easy it is for its HUD to work with current vehicles, not just cars in some distant future.The tech is pretty slick -- instead of relegating data to a small corner of the windshield-like current HUDs, WayRay's system expands that to the whole windshield, overlaying three-dimensional animation onto whatever the driver sees ahead. It could be used to teach budding drivers how to follow specific racing lines, or it could further enhance current in-car navigation systems. But why stop at cars? WayRay's … [Read more...] about WayRay’s augmented reality displays go beyond cars at CES 2019
DigiLens shows its Crystal design for lightweight augmented reality glasses
DigiLens recently raised a bunch of money, and now, it’s starting to reveal some of the holographic waveguide display technology for augmented reality applications. The Sunnyvale, California-based startup is showing its new Crystal AR glasses prototype and its heads-up display for smart cars at CES 2019, the big tech trade show in Las Vegas this week. I saw the demo at the company’s headquarters last week, and it involves a pretty light pair of transparent glasses, connected by a USB-C cable to a smartphone in your pocket. It works indoors or outdoors. DigiLens makes holographic waveguide displays. It stands apart because its displays are nearly transparent, and they’re light. Chris Pickett, CEO of DigiLens, said in an interview with VentureBeat that the glasses using DigiLens products could sell for $500 — or as much as five to 10 times less than rival products on the market like the Magic Leap One Creator Edition or Microsoft HoloLens. Above: DigiLens AR … [Read more...] about DigiLens shows its Crystal design for lightweight augmented reality glasses