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‘Minecraft Earth’ will shut down on June 30th
A little over a year after bringing Minecraft Earth in the US, Microsoft announced this week it will shut down the game later this year.
Igor Bonifacic01.05.2021The 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 Moon12.12.2020AT&T hosted a live Axel Mansoor concert in AR using only 5G phones
AT&T and Ericsson held a concert in augmented reality where Axel Mansoor and his fans needed only 5G smartphones to have an intimate gig.
Jon Fingas12.10.2020Instagram adds AR exhibits from the Smithsonian to its camera
Instagram is partnering with three museums in the United States and France to bring AR versions of their exhibits into the photo sharing app.
Karissa Bell12.09.2020Watch 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 Holt12.02.2020Recommended Reading: Apple's AR secret weapon is already in your pocket
Recommended Reading highlights the week's noteworthy writing on technology and more.
Billy Steele11.21.2020Stretchable skin sensor could help you touch things in VR
Cornell researchers have made a stretchable skin sensor whose light-based approach could bring human-like touch to VR and robots.
Jon Fingas11.13.2020How virtual band K/DA launched an EP in a pandemic
Riot Games explains how the tracks, AR performance and social media campaigns were put together.
Nick Summers11.06.2020Samsung, Stanford make a 10,000PPI display that could lead to 'flawless' VR
Samsung and Stanford have developed a 10,000PPI OLED screen that could lead to completely seamless VR displays.
Jon Fingas10.25.2020Snapchat can now scan food and wine labels
Snap wants you to use its camera for more than just selfies.
Karissa Bell10.22.2020One-time Foursquare competitor Gowalla is coming back as an AR app
Provided the pandemic cooperates, the hope is to relaunch the app in the first half of 2021 in select cities.
Igor Bonifacic10.20.2020Snap is adding new users and growing its ad business during the pandemic
While the coronavirus pandemic has hit the ad industry hard, Snap seems to be navigating it just fine.
Karissa Bell10.20.2020Foursquare test app whispers restaurant suggestions through your earbuds
Foursquare is launching a Marsbot for AirPods suggestion that proactively whispers place suggestions through your earbuds.
Jon Fingas10.20.2020Snapchat will let creators make LiDAR lenses for iPhone 12 Pro
The latest version of Lens Studio could help them forge more immersive AR effects.
Kris Holt10.14.2020Google wants you to visit long-lasting AR experiences
Google's new tools make long-lasting, shared AR a real possibility on Android and iOS.
Jon Fingas10.10.2020Google Arts & Culture app lets you turn yourself into a Van Gogh painting
If you’ve ever wondered what your portrait would look like if Van Gogh or Frida Kahlo were to paint it, Google can help you find out.
Igor Bonifacic10.07.2020The US Army is putting AR goggles on military dogs to better guide them
Dogs wearing goggles are the cutest — just look at the photo above. In this particular dog’s case, though, the goggles are more than just an accessory: They’re an augmented reality device designed specifically for use by canine members of the military. See, military dogs are in charge of scouting areas for explosives, but handlers usually need to be nearby to issue commands.
Mariella Moon10.07.2020Netflix now works on Facebook's Portal TV
You can hop into Zoom calls with Portal smart displays too.
Kris Holt10.06.2020