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Chanel's AI Lipscanner app will find lipstick in any shade
The company is announcing today its new Lipscanner app that lets you use your phone's camera to identify a hue — whether it's on someone's lips or just the color of your favorite purse.
Cherlynn Low02.21.2021Samsung's leaked concept videos may show its vision for AR glasses
A pair of videos outlining Samsung's vision for AR glasses appear to have leaked, although it's unclear how close this is to becoming reality.
Jon Fingas02.21.2021Apple's plans for virtual reality are getting clearer
A few days later, Bloomberg reported that Apple’s Dan Riccio was now in charge of the company’s headset project.
Nathan Ingraham02.12.2021Apple's first big AR content project is a 'For All Mankind' tie-in
A mixtape. A VHS cassette. A lovingly rendered Apple II. These 80s throwbacks and more are at the heart of For All Mankind: Time Capsule, a new augmented reality app built entirely by Apple to help fans of its alternate history drama catch up on crucial backstory before the second season kicks off next week.
Chris Velazco02.11.2021Apple's latest exec shuffle is further evidence of its VR headset
Apple executive Dan Riccio's shift toward a 'new project' reportedly involves the company's often-rumored R and VR headsets.
Jon Fingas02.08.2021Apple's mixed reality headset could cost $3,000 and include 8K displays
In this way, it sounds like the headset can function as a true virtual reality device as well as an augmented reality option that combines real world views with virtual details.
Nathan Ingraham02.04.2021Nanit launches a Pro version of its smart baby monitor
It has a slimmer design, and a 1080p camera.
Daniel Cooper02.02.2021Lego's Vidiyo is a do-it-yourself music video maker for kids
Vidiyo uses AR and Lego minifigures to help teach kids how to shoot a music video.
Daniel Cooper01.26.2021Apple shuffles hardware execs to make room for a mysterious new project
Apple hardware engineering SVP Dan Riccio will move over to a new project, while still reporting directly to CEO Tim Cook.
Richard Lawler01.25.2021The Sundance Film Festival makes a giant leap into VR
Anyone can access Sundance's VR platform by picking up a $25 Explorer Pass (or one of the festival's more premium passes), and logging onto a website. It's one area I hope Sundance expands on in the future. Overall, Sundance has 14 New Frontier exhibitions this year.
Devindra Hardawar01.25.2021Podcast: Samsung Galaxy S21 and S21 Ultra review
We dive into Samsung's latest: the Galaxy S21 and S21 Ultra.
Devindra Hardawar01.22.2021Apple's VR headset may include a fan and support prescription lenses
Apple is pushing ahead with two devices focused on VR and AR respectively, according to a Bloomberg report. The company has long been rumored to be working on an augmented reality headset similar to the much-hyped Magic Leap One. According to Bloomberg, the company is planning a “mostly virtual reality device” that could launch as early as 2022.
Nick Summers01.21.2021The Jeep Wrangler 4xe will be on display in AR during CES
Fiat Chrysler Automobiles will create a virtual world where CES attendees and later consumers will get a chance to see what the automaker has been working on these past few months.
Igor Bonifacic01.08.2021The New York Times brings its crossword to AR
You’ll find the NYT’s new Shattered Crosswords game through the Effects tab of its Instagram account.
Igor Bonifacic12.22.2020Google will let you try on AR makeup in Search
ModiFace worked with a lot of brands like Benefit to create similar AR tools in the past, and YouTube launched an AR Beauty Try-On feature last year to let users try on makeup while watching tutorials.
Mariella Moon12.18.2020Google puts 50 new augmented reality animals on Search
The tech giant has announced on Twitter that it has added 50 new 3D animals to Search on mobile.
Mariella Moon12.12.2020Google is shutting down Poly, its 3D model sharing service
Google just announced that it’s shutting down Poly, its 3D object library and platform that arrived in 2017 aimed primarily and VR and AR creators.
Steve Dent12.03.2020Watch a short film shot in augmented reality with Snap's Spectacles 3
Artist and community organizer Lauren Halsey captured her team's day-to-day work.
Kris Holt12.02.2020Google’s next AR app puts the Mandalorian in your living room
Google and Lucasfilm have launched The Mandalorian AR experience for the latest 5G Android phones, bringing characters from the show directly to your own space in augmented reality.
Steve Dent11.23.2020Recommended Reading: Apple's AR secret weapon is already in your pocket
Recommended Reading highlights the week's noteworthy writing on technology and more.
Billy Steele11.21.2020