AR
New Snapchat Lens Reacts to Sounds in Your Environment
Snapchat is rolling out a new Lens that reacts to sounds in your environment.
Facebook to Add AR Drawing Capabilities to Stories
Facebook is planning to bring support for AR drawings to their Stories feature.
Apple Acquires Montreal AR Startup Vrvana for $30 Million USD
Apple has acquired a Montreal AR startup for $30 million.
Hakim Optical Launches Augmented Reality iOS App to Try on Glasses
Try on glasses with Hakim Optical's new AR iOS app.
Apple Working on AR Headset With Custom ‘rOS’ Operating System
Apple is working on an augmented reality headset that packs text messaging, virtual meeting rooms and immersive video playback.
Tim Cook Believes AR to be Integral to Fashion and Shopping
Cook believes that in the near future, supporting AR technology will be as required as having a website for brands.
Celebrate Force Friday with Disney’s ‘Star Wars’ App
Disney and Lucasfilm are launching a global augmented reality experience to celebrate Force Friday.
Apple Updates ARKit Resources for Developers, Includes Sample Code
Apple refreshed its developer portal with new information about ARKit, including sample code.
Apple Heavily Experimenting With Augmented Reality Hardware, Including Glasses
Apple is experimenting with a variety of AR hardware, including a number of glasses.
ARKit Dev Recreates ’80s Classic ‘Take On Me’ by A-Ha in AR
Mobile development team TRIXI Studios has been experimenting with a beta version of the upcoming iPhone software update and produced a reworked version of A-Ha’s "Take On Me."
Apple’s ‘iPhone 8’ Will Feature 3D Laser Beside Rear Camera for AR, Faster Autofocus
Apple is reportedly working to implement a specialized rear-facing laser system in its upcoming "iPhone 8" that will facilitate augmented reality applications.
Developer Interest in ARKit Has Been ‘Unbelievable’ Says Apple’s Greg Joswiak
During an interview with The Australian, Apple Vice-President of Product Marketing Greg Joswiak was asked about their latest development program for their mobile devices, dubbed ARKit.