Apple is rumored to be working on an advanced augmented reality headset. Its latest patent filing offers a glimpse into how accurate and reliable gaze tracking could permit users to interact with a computer-generated environment more easily than with hands.
Apple just made a significant hire in the augmented and virtual reality space that could accelerate its own AR headset project.
Sterling Crispin, who previously built a painting app for mobile VR headsets, has been working for the Cupertino technology giant as a prototyping researcher since May of this year.
The new Oculus Go needs no wires, works without a PC or any other device, features the clearest optics yet and was designed with comfort in mind. Oh, and it’s just $199! Could this be the world’s first affordable standalone virtual reality headset?
Apple is currently working on a headset with dual 8K displays that will be capable of both virtual and augmented reality, reports CNET. The outlet says the device, codenamed T288, will be wireless—meaning it won’t require a tether to a Mac or iPhone—and it’s slated to launch in 2020.
The new headset was built for VR enthusiasts and enterprise users who want the best display and audio for their VR experiences.
Apple has quietly acquired the Canadian startup Vrvana behind the Totem AR headset for $30 million.
One of the biggest yet largely unseen updates, macOS High Sierra brings many new features to Mac users. iDownloadBlog takes a closer look at some of the biggest changes in High Sierra, with an accompanying hands-on video from Andrew and the non-exhaustive list of everything that’s new.
Watch this brilliant example of what’s possible with Apple’s new framework for building augmented reality experiences and imagine the possibilities being a part of music videos.
“Your scientists were so preoccupied with whether or not they could, they didn’t stop to think if they should”.
A new ARKit-powered demo creates a stunning augmented reality environment which puts highly detailed virtual robot commandos on the street side by side with real humans.
Facebook has reportedly decided to fight Apple’s augmented reality push with a standalone Oculus headset costing about $200 and releasing next year.
