Hundreds of Pokémon fans, including a couple who met through the franchise, gathered in Shoreditch, east London, for a pop-up celebrating Pokémon Go's 10th anniversary. Attendees shared stories of nostalgia, community, and the game's positive impact on mental health and family connections.
Russia's Baragozza Systems unveiled an AR training system in St. Petersburg for mobile fire teams, enhancing tactical preparedness against UAVs by simulating real-time threats without ammunition, boosting combat readiness.
Pixi, a new startup, has launched an app allowing users to send AI-powered AR characters through iMessage. These characters interact with the recipient's surroundings and respond in real-time, aiming to enhance digital conversations with a greater sense of presence and spontaneity.
Snapchat's parent company, Snap Inc., is releasing new augmented reality glasses called Specs for £1,995 ($2,195) in the UK and US. The glasses, designed for everyday use with a 4-hour battery, offer AI assistance, web browsing, and AR gaming, but analysts question mainstream adoption due to the high price.
Snap has launched its augmented reality glasses, "Specs," priced at $2,195. These standalone glasses feature dual displays, two Snapdragon processors, and up to 4 hours of battery life, with a charging case providing an additional 20 hours. Preorders are open now, with shipping expected this fall in the US, UK, and France.
Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon Reality Elite chip, promising significant performance upgrades for AR devices. It features a 60% GPU boost, 30% CPU increase, and up to 160% higher NPU performance, with improved battery life and cooling.
AI trained on Pokémon Go location scans may help military drones navigate without GPS, raising concerns over civilian data use for military purposes.
Google showcased its upcoming AI-powered XR glasses at Google I/O, featuring an in-lens display for information overlay, live translation, and AI-powered photo editing. While prototypes, they offered a preview of features like navigation and object identification, aiming to integrate seamlessly with smartphones.
Hong Kong’s railway operator has deployed augmented reality (AR) technology to speed up construction of a station on a new link serving the Northern Metropolis megaproject to ensure it opens on time next year. The MTR Corporation said on Tuesday that the power supply had been connected at Kwu Tung station and AR technology had been adopted to hasten progress. “Applying the AR inspection system will allow us to simulate future scenarios and help workers carry out the assembly work accurately and...
Apple is reportedly targeting a 2027 release for its first smart glasses, with potential unveiling by year-end. Four distinct designs are reportedly being tested, signaling a shift from earlier, more ambitious AR/VR plans.
