Nintendo and developer Niantic have partnered to co-develop a new augmented reality (AR) game for mobile devices, dubbed Pikmin, following the tremendous success the companies enjoyed with Pokémon Go, the first AR game for iOS that launched five years ago.
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Apple’s mixed reality headset could sport an advanced eye-tracking system, iris recognition
Apple could launch a mixed reality headset in 2022, with a new report claiming the rumored device would feature a sophisticated user-friendly system to precisely track the user's gaze.
Apple’s mixed reality headset could use 15 onboard cameras for pass-through AR and VR
Apple's rumored mixed reality (MR) headset could incorporate a bunch of cameras to offer image pass-through operations in both augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) modes.
Kuo: Apple working on AR contact lenses for release between 2030 and 2040
Aside from the rumored mixed reality headset and augmented reality (AR) glasses, Apple may also be developing contact lenses featuring AR technology for release in the 2030s.
Watch these Samsung concepts for AR glasses with auto-dimming sunglasses mode and more
Samsung has never committed to building full-on augmented reality (AR) glasses, but a pair of conceptual videos that have been leaked on Twitter by WalkingCat suggest the company is envisioning a few interesting ideas in that regard. The videos look exactly like something Samsung would make, with one of them showing how one might navigate the user interface.
Apple TV+ sci-fi series “For All Mankind” gets a companion augmented reality app
With the second season of “For All Mankind” debuting on Apple TV+ this Friday, Apple has now released a companion augmented reality app for the iPhone and iPad.
Apple TV+ presents ‘For All Mankind: Time Capsule’, an augmented reality app to hype the new season
The second season of the alternate reality sci-fi drama For All Mankind is coming soon to Apple TV+. In order to hype up the impending arrival, Apple is offering a new augmented reality experience.
Report: TSMC developing ultra-advanced micro OLED displays for Apple’s mixed reality headset
It appears that Apple's rumored headset is indeed getting real, with a new supply-chain report naming chip maker TSMC as the supplier of micro OLED displays for use in the device.
Dan Riccio’s new role is working on Apple’s AR/VR headsets
Back in January, Apple announced a change for a couple of its executives. Dan Riccio and John Ternus saw a shift in priorities, with Riccio's work billed as taking on a "new project".
Apple headset details: dual 8K displays, eye/hand tracking, $3K price tag & more
Interesting details regarding Apple's upcoming augmented reality and virtual reality products continue trickling in, with a new report spitting out fresh information about the technical specifications of the first Apple-branded mixed reality headset accessory.
The best AR apps for kids on iPhone and iPad
Augmented reality apps are just cool. And we’ve shown you some educational AR apps along with those to help you spruce up your living space. So why not let the kiddos in on the fun?
Here are some terrific iPhone and iPad AR apps for kids. They let your little one experience technology in a unique way with objects and characters they feel like they can reach out and touch. Heck, you might have as much fun with these apps as they do!
Apple’s mixed-reality headset with LiDAR predicted to cost $500, launching in 2022
A new report has it that Apple's first virtual reality (VR) headset may be arriving next year, featuring the design close to that of other brands and carrying a price tag of $500.