A Review Of Google Glass (Aka, Glass)

Leland Upton

Introduction Google Glass is a wearable computer that you wear on your face. It has a small screen in front of one eye and can run apps and take pictures. It’s also controversial because many people feel that it invades their privacy by recording everything they do. Still, Google Glass […]

Augmented Reality’s Broken Mirror

Leland Upton

Introduction The idea of augmented reality, or AR, is a fun one. You’re sitting at home, watching your favorite show when suddenly a commercial breaks through the fourth wall. You look up at the TV and see an ad for something that’s actually happening in real life. But what if […]

What Is Augmented Reality? Examples And Uses

Leland Upton

Introduction Augmented reality (AR) is an interactive system that lets you view your surroundings as if they were a video game, with objects in the real world transformed into virtual objects. It’s different from virtual reality (VR) because it does not replace your entire vision with computer-generated images but only […]

The Five Biggest Hmd Manufacturers

Leland Upton

Introduction Virtual reality is here, and it’s amazing. The only problem is that the equipment you need to take advantage of this new technology can cost hundreds of dollars. If you’re looking for a way to enjoy VR without breaking the bank, then a HMD may be just what you […]

Blippar Launches App Store For Developers

Leland Upton

Introduction Blippar, the augmented reality (AR) platform, has announced it will create an app store for developers. The Blippar App Store is designed to provide new ways to connect with customers and sell physical and virtual goods. The platform will enable third-party developers to create their own apps and receive […]

What Is Augmented Reality? + 4 Examples & Uses

Leland Upton

Introduction Augmented reality (AR) is a live direct or indirect view of a physical, real-world environment whose elements are augmented by computer generated sensory input such as sound, video and haptic feedback. It’s a way to see objects that aren’t really there, but your brain believes they are. Augmented Reality […]