The partnership will expand Nearabl’s indoor navigation technology and bring visualization capabilities to iTwin users. Nearabl, a New York City start-up and a recently named Bentley Systems iTwin Premier Partner, is bringing its augmented reality app used to view accurate digital indoor maps and more to Bentley’s iTwin platform, extending its reach and capabilities within … [Read more...] about Nearabl embraces Bentley’s iTwin platform
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Basemark solves the automotive HUD contrast issue
A clever UI design that is GPU and OS agnostic. Augmented reality is going to change our lives in so many beneficial ways, it’s almost impossible to list them all. Today, if you ask someone about AR, they will likely mention Pokemon or furniture placement in their home. And you probably have heard about Apple’s forthcoming AR glasses due in 2025. AR is still being confused … [Read more...] about Basemark solves the automotive HUD contrast issue
Google makes sure SideQuest does not go sideways
Invests $12 million in the unofficial Meta Quest app store. Google’s investment arm, Google Ventures (GV), has shaken hands with SideQuest. Their platform is an unofficial alternative to the Meta Store, where users can download and play experimental games that would never make it to the official platform. GV recently announced a $12 million Series A investment into SideQuest, … [Read more...] about Google makes sure SideQuest does not go sideways
Dassault buys Diota
Diota will give Dassault’s 3DExperience platform an AR boost. Dassault Systèmes has acquired Diota, a company that develops manufacturing solutions in the digital market. This marks the most recent merger for Dassault Systèmes, which has been on a spree acquiring new companies in the last decade. Other acquisitions include Simpoe SAS, Accelrys, Centric, and Medidata. Like … [Read more...] about Dassault buys Diota
AR takes a second Magic Leap
A look at the latest vision from these visionaries. By Joshua Volckaert Augmented reality is not just a buzzword. It is a reality, and one that continues to develop. We are perched on the edge of the AR precipice, ready to take the leap into immersing ourselves within virtual worlds like never before. One device that is likely to hasten that immersion and push the … [Read more...] about AR takes a second Magic Leap
Ncam updates its AR Suite plug-in for UE5
Targeted for virtual production and broadcast. Ncam is known for its real-time camera-tracking technology providing low-latency visualization of immersive CG content in-camera through its markerless solution, making it ideal for use in virtual environments. Ncam introduced the AR Suite in 2020, which connects real-time tracking data to Unreal Engine for a smoother and more … [Read more...] about Ncam updates its AR Suite plug-in for UE5
Putting AR eyewear into focus
Not your grandfather's glasses, that's for sure! The golden dream is that one day we will have inconspicuous, robust, and attractive consumer AR glasses that will be worn as commonly as we wear sunglasses or corrective eyeglasses today. That dream will be realized, but it is taking a bit longer than anyone had anticipated—it is a really difficult challenge with a lot of … [Read more...] about Putting AR eyewear into focus
Oh, Snap! AR glasses with real-time ray tracing
And not a GPU in sight. Last week at Snap’s partner summit, the company showed its next-gen AR glasses with a special feature—real-time ray tracing. It was difficult to figure out where the Nvidia RTX graphics AIB was, and that was because Snap wasn’t using one, or anyone else’s GPU. The RTRT is done via Snap’s Lens Studio software, which came from a recent … [Read more...] about Oh, Snap! AR glasses with real-time ray tracing
Pixotope acquisition to create end-to-end virtual production solution
Integration of TrackMen real-time 3D tracking makes VP more accessible. In a move that will result in a complete virtual production platform, Pixotope Technologies AS, which provides live augmented reality and virtual production solutions, has acquired TrackMen Gmbh, developer of real-time 3D camera and talent tracking solutions. The acquisition, says Pixotope, is a … [Read more...] about Pixotope acquisition to create end-to-end virtual production solution
Epigraph brings Ace Hardware into the AR age
Visualize your dreams with your phone. You’ve seen stories about people visualizing a sofa from Ikea in their living room, but what about more prosaic and sometimes awkward and esoteric things like a 40-foot ladder, a barbecue grill, or a riding lawn mower? One of the great joys I get is going to the hardware store and seeing all the stuff. And every time I do, I am … [Read more...] about Epigraph brings Ace Hardware into the AR age