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The infinite possibilities of the metaverse will produce boundless new jobs, in the same way the internet did over 30 years ago.
During the past few months - with the world locked at home and forced online to socialise, traits of the Metaverse have rapidly evolved and begun to redefine the way that people will interact online forever. Despite that, most people still haven’t heard of the term. So, what does it mean?
Learn how to develop an AR app in 2022/2023: Mobile AR, ARKit and ARCore platform comparison, Smart Glasses, Wearables, and Web-based AR overview.
When Watson and Crick were figuring out the double helix shape of our DNA, they actually used a set of molecular models, similar to toys used in preschool. Being able to feel and see them in 3D definitely has its advantages. And, when it comes to how microscopic entities interact, why leave it all to the imagination? We’ve seen generations of students struggling to understand and remember concepts in chemistry through the written word, most of which is literally Greek. The use of Augmented and Virtual Reality can actually turn chemistry from a dreaded subject to a really cool one.
Many cars nowadays have a navigation system with a display inside the car of where you are going.
I've already written about the things I dislike about shopping: from long lines to poorly lit dressing rooms. With digital solutions now the norm and the growth of mobile devices, virtual and augmented reality are set to change the shopping experiences we're used to. The pain points are now replaced with interactive experiences that inform and entertain.
AR is awesome and has an unrivaled potential to enrich customer experience in many verticals. However, it has a friction point in most cases: you need to persuade a potential customer to install an app first. AR Quick Look solves this problem for iOS. This is a native feature of ARKit which launches a model viewer right from the browser — that's why we call it native Web AR. It utilises .reality or .USDZ files, the latter is a file format developed by Pixar, and allows showing objects in incredible detail, adding animations and sounds, locking their scale to 1:1 so models show the real size of an object.
XR encompasses augmented, virtual, and mixed reality technologies. This is an up-and-coming industry that may be good to get into.
We are witnessing the advance of technology at the fastest rate ever. The future is here.
Desktop AR is an augmented reality system that turns an ordinary 2D monitor into a volumetric display. It brings virtual objects into the real-world.
It's no secret that time means everything when diagnosing and treating a patient for an illness or disease. Emergency medical services (EMS) play a critical role in treating patients who need immediate medical care, so it shouldn't come as a surprise that improving emergency healthcare processes is necessary.
The strategic use of NFTs in AR worlds will enable a whole new range of use cases and possibilities.
Image: UnsplashOne of the biggest and current trends in the PCB industry is the growing demand and need for smaller, lighter and higher performing PCBs. In other words the miniaturization of PCBs.
This article is a definitive guide for one of the most exciting projects in the growing metaverse and NFT space.
With constant development in computer vision and the exponential advancement of computer processing power, augmented reality (AR), mixed reality (MR), and virtual reality (VR) technology is becoming more and more prominent.
The development of Artificial Reality is advancing even faster than was predicted. With the introduction of the LIDAR sensor to iPhone Pro, it seems like AR will become available to mainstream users.
It's no secret people love to collect: shoes, watches, cards, cars, tinder matches? In some cases, countries. This year, Covid turned some of us into toilet paper collectors.
10 years may seem like a long time, but it can feel like an entire lifetime in the world of technology.
In this AMA, Sirisilp from Perception talks about Holo-SDK, desktop AR, and holographic NFTs.
We've seen the adoption of robots replace humans in factories at scale and streamline work, making processes more efficient, removing humans and human error..
Two technologists work to bring Improv Comedy into the metaverse for the first time, raising the question of what the future of this artform will be.
s you know, the Metaverse is a much broader concept than just a virtual game, combining VR, AR, MR, Blockchain tech and so forth. It is an adjacent reality.
Anything that wants to be recognized will have to be included in this Web 3.0 network. Every protocol, platform, interaction, messaging, data distribution, 1st
How augmented reality is being used in the food industry and how it can have a positive impact on your business if you start using it proactively.
Gossip was nominated as one of the best startups in San Francisco in Startups of the Year hosted by HackerNoon! This is the story of their CEO.
As humanity makes rapid strides to catch up with the ever-evolving expansive world of the web, the UAE is sprinting—with tangible evidence to show for it.
2/6/2023: Top 5 stories on the Hackernoon homepage!
Haptic feedback suits represent the next step towards true immersion in virtual reality gaming. Virtual reality works by establishing a space that can stimulate our senses enough to create the illusion of being in a different world. The current VR headsets on the market create this illusion by stimulating our sense of sight (through 6DoF visuals) and our sense of hearing (through binaural 3D audio), along with slight vibration feedback from the controllers.
AR and VR are the most trending technologies of the running era. As both technologies mature, users can expect innovation expanding in 2020. Virtual Reality has always attracted me because of its ability to innovate the products. My team of AR developers recently made a virtual atm mobile application. The app is the network of virtual ATMs that eases up cash withdrawal without visiting an ATM. Users can withdraw cash from everywhere just by showing barcodes at any of our app supported shops.
They say that fish cannot see the water.
Virtual Reality (VR) technologies have been around for longer than many of us might think. The pioneers of VR technologies can be traced back as far as the Victorian era. In recent times, VR advocates most often cite gaming as the sector they believe is most applicable to these exciting technologies and the sector they expect to attract the most VR-related investment, according to the Perkins Cole Augmented and Virtual Reality survey results for both 2018 and 2019.
Forbes 30 Under 30 honoree Anna Belova predicts a "phygital' future to prevent the AR world from "cannibalising" itself and to keep the industry growing.
Augmented Reality is an enhanced version of the real physical world with the integration of digital information.
The next frontier for personalization at scale is in VR and AR, and the next frontier of retail is consumer-first
Undeniably, there are specific Smart Technologies that will be crucial to the architecture of this universal network of interconnected people, places & things,
Will metaverse change the way we connect or socialize online? Learn this and more on how metaverse will transform our online world.
The Metaverse’s Road to Mass Appeal Runs Through Smartphones.
Virtual reality and augmented reality have captured the attention of technology enthusiasts and the general public alike.
By 2025 4.3B people will use AR frequently, compared to 2.2B people in 2022.
How the spacial web protocol is being designed and the three tiers of computing technology that provide the backbone of the new system's infrastructure.
Do you remember the first time you watched a cartoon on an old-school slide projector? Or when you listened, as a child, to an audio story? These small and magical childhood memories are experienced on a different level by today's kids.
This is the first piece in a series on developing XR applications and experiences using Oracle Database and Hololens for the Metaverse.
A new digital universe called the Metaverse will be created by the year 2022, but, There are no definitive answers yet as to how it will affect mental health
The metaverse is a virtual reality and it is the future of the world.
AR Bulletin Boards: T
E-commerce has surely been the greatest by-product of the Internet Revolution. It has reshaped the idea of how products and services are sold and how businesses reach out to their potential customers. From online payments to 360-degree images, it ushered in several technological innovations in the digital world, and the evolution continues as advancements in the field of Information Technology have a direct bearing on e-commerce. So what are the new technologies that are becoming enablers for e-commerce? How will these technologies impact your e-commerce business in the future? Let’s find out.
HSTP bridges all Smart Technologies including all data and entities within each space, to facilitate a truly augmented technological experience.
LaMDA-like large language models with Tesla Optimus-like robots will be the next big step on the way to Artificial General Intelligence.
Corporate events are one of the areas where the metaverse is predicted to have a particularly large influence.
Let’s unbox the metaverse vision, go deeper into what it’s trying to convey and offer a realistic perspective on how that future could be accomplished.
The healthcare industry is going through a digital transformation that will be as significant as the advent of antibiotics or the introduction of vaccines.
At a stage when the level of activity is in full swing, we should keep our eyes on the ball to go that extra mile.
I hate shopping in brick and mortar stores. However, my interest in virtual shopping is not limited to the buyer experience only. With the MobiDev Data Science department, I’ve gained experience in working on AI technologies for virtual fitting room development. The goal of this article is to describe how these systems work from the inside.
AR and VR are taking the business world by storm today. Only recently confined to the entertainment and gaming industries, the technologies have majorly evolved and refined in the last five years, becoming less cumbersome but more powerful, mobile, and user-friendly. With this change, enterprises across verticals started recognizing the immense potential that extended reality has for their business operations.
This article explores the potential benefits of augmented reality (AR) in workplace training. AR provides a more engaging and practical learning experience.
Creating a new mobile product? Read about the upcoming mobile app development trends and innovations to add features that will benefit your business.
AR opens up a whole new world of possibilities to immerse curious users in new experiences applicable to multiple industries.
The creation and development of mobile applications is a large and rapidly developing industry. In the past few years, it has been modified significantly due to the introduction of novel futuristic technologies.
How augmented reality is being used in the food industry and how it can have a positive impact on your business if you start using it proactively.
Smart glasses are rising from the ashes of Google Glass failure to woo consumers
Original internet protocols are too limiting for the network capabilities needed to move forward with XR Tech. IEEE new core standards have been established.
Immersive technologies like Augmented reality and Virtual reality have been used for quite some time in the media and entertainment field.
Augmented reality apps today are paving the way for widespread AR use in future classrooms globally. They can improve learning and provide other benefits.
The travel industry, post-Covid, actually looks a lot brighter thanks to the travel tech that erupted out of the woodwork when everyone was trapped at home.
AI assistant technology is in many ways similar to a traditional chatbot but integrates next-generation machine learning, AR/VR and data science.
Integrating augmented reality in healthcare is a common occurrence in 2020. The sphere is constantly growing encouraging lots of medical institutions to put up in it.
Learn how AR and VR will transform education as we know it.
Joseph Chukwube from Nigeria has been nominated for a 2020 Noonie in the Future Heroes and Technology categories. The Noonies are Hacker Noon’s way of getting to know — from a community perspective — what matters in tech today. So, we asked our Noonie Nominees to tell us. Here’s what Joseph had to share.
The difference in value between AR and VR has been a hotly debated topic for several years now. Most people, however, try to spin this debate towards only one specific thing, which is usually gaming.
Top 3 Emerging Metaverse, NFT Trends To Look Out For
Want to do rapid prototyping for augmented & virtual reality? Try 360theater, a new design method developed at the University of Michigan.
Are you curious about what the future will be like?
Create an augmented reality (AR) face swapping demo application with Unity, AR Foundation, and echoAR with step-by-step instructions.
Is social media a prelude to virtual reality?
Over the last 10 years, there’s been a significant increase in tech startups and new companies using country code top-level domains (ccTLDs) in lieu of more traditional, and old school, domain extensions like .com, .net, and .org.
Building a deep tech solution in a modern start-up environment can be tricky. This is how Omniaz — a Singapore-based start-up that is building digital solutions to redefine the future of offline shopping — is doing it.
The current fashion landscape is evolving, and it is poised to completely change how, when, and why we shop.
AR Smart Glasses while being used by employees for working more effectively show the features of a perfect device that helps to create corporate values for.....
What Can We Learn From WordPress To Boost the VR Content Market?
Emerging technologies are disrupting the construction industry in a way never seen before. The latest advances in a variety of fields are making construction, easier, cheaper, and more environmentally sustainable than ever before.
To predict where the industry is headed, James Kaplan, the co-founder and CEO of MeetKai, has identified six trends that will shape the future of the metaverse.
AR furniture apps have proved its tremendous impact on business. Have you heard about Houzz AR app used by more than a million users? It made customers 11 times more inclined to buy an item and spend 2.7 more time on navigating it. So how can you create a robust app like this? What problems could you solve with another AR app?
A walkthrough on how to develop a home decoration app with AR capabilities.
Explore XR healthcare applications, digital twins, telepresence, and more. Learn how emerging technologies are transforming patient care and medical processes.
VMF connected artists with technical minds who transferred the artists' graphics into Spark AR. They curated Vancouver's first open-air AR Art Gallery.
As more companies invest in VR hardware and software, it's also starting to carve out its place in traditional office settings. Here are the top uses at work.
Are you interested in exploring the intersection of 3D generation and artificial intelligence? Look no further than this week's “Inside The Lab” blog post. 👀
In this fourth article of the series, we focus on XR applications of health, digital twins, IoT, observability, and its related use in the metaverse.
“For the first time in history, starting now, we have the roadmap. AGI is now possible.” — Dan Mapes, President, and Co-Founder, VERSES Technologies, and Direct
The metaverse has layers, just like ogres and onions.
Best Practices for Designing UI/UX of Augmented Reality Applications
AR has great potential in positively disrupting real sectors
While the future of AR certainly looks bright at enterprise level, we’re already seeing advancements bring tangible benefits today.
The World Wide Web is a library of pages. The Spatial Web is a library of spaces. using a new protocol linking spaces and all objects over multiple dimensions.
As augmented reality technology becomes more advanced, it might find its way into schools. Is this something we want?
There’s little doubting that the VR industry is expected to grow exponentially over the course of the decade. But is virtual reality ready to aid in onboarding?
Virtual Reality (VR) may have begun as a niche gaming product, but its benefits have entered into the business world. The technology is still evolving and will continue to seep into the mainstream as it becomes more widely adopted. Industries such as construction, manufacturing, retail, healthcare, entertainment and education are taking advantage of virtual reality’s ability to immerse users in realistic experiences.
Denise Holt talks spatial web, writing, and more.
As technology evolves, the way in which we interact with it and utilize it demands more expansion and sophistication over time.
Deploying new technologies, such as VR and has become the next battleground to building greater engagement levels and improving customer experiences.
A discussion with Victoria VR CEO Ondřej Dobruský on trends in Web3, the convergence of the Metaverse and eCommerce, careers in the AR-VR industry, and more.
Google announced Augmented Reality for Google Maps in 2019. So, out of curiosity, I tried to work on producing a similar AR-based navigation system on Android.
Amid the COVID crisis, the education industry is going through a constant transformation. The things which were optional a few months back have become the need of the hour. Augmented reality in education has existed for many years but its real power has been unveiled in 2020.
Although the edtech sector has grown significantly in voracity since the emergence of the Covid-19 pandemic, it’s extended reality that holds the key.
AR shines when our relationship with technology becomes more intuitive and in 2022, emerging AR capabilities are taking language translation a step further.
Although augmented reality is still emerging as a technology, it can still bring strong cost-effective solutions for schools and enterprises operating on tight
The vast potential of mixed reality technology can bring countless benefits to different sectors across the world.
Together with the rise of the Internet, access to large repositories of data has helped machine learning technology grow exponentially. The incredibly quick pace of growth was unprecedented. As a result, it is obvious that AI will make a significant impact on the world in the years to come. However, with the numerous established and emerging fields of AI around today, such a blanket statement doesn’t provide much concrete meaning.
The scariest thing you never want to hear come from an automated recording from your primary care physician’s office are the words “we are closed indefinitely until things clear up”.
As the manufacturing industry evolves, learn how augmented reality can improve supply chain efficiency and staff training.
An examination of the metaverse's development to date and necessary steps for future growth
The integration of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) into the physical and industrial worlds is close at hand. There are real-life applications already in use in several sectors.
There are few more exciting emerging technologies than that of Augmented Reality. With practical applications in the healthcare, entertainment, collaboration and plenty more, there’s plenty to be excited about across AR and the industries it has the potential to disrupt and enhance.
Every time technology evolves, our lives change a little bit more. It continues to transform how we communicate, how we entertain ourselves, and how we work. It even changes how we find love.
Discover how a team overcame challenges in a FormulaAI hackathon to build a 3D AR experience for sports analysis in this inspiring case study.
How to pick the right path in the XR career. Whether it's augmented, virtual or mixed reality - you'll have to choose whether to become a designer or developer.
How Big is the Number Game?
The AR revolution may be in full swing in the US, but in Russia and the former Soviet states, it's taking much longer – and WebAR, in particular, is virtually unknown. Who is to blame, and what can be done to propel Russia into the AR age?
The evolution of immersive aids, powered by augmented and virtual reality are set to revolutionize the future of WFH.
A discussion on metaverse building and creating virtual communities and economies.
The Metaverse tends to ebb and flow between absurdity and hype. It's getting a lot of attention since it's seen as the next step in the internets development.
Augmented reality (AR) is popular among gamers. But can it be used in more serious settings, such as the healthcare sector?
As we are seeing day by day AR has become a benchmark for the whole process cycle involving MRO. Many companies have already embraced this technology.
In this article, I’ll examine how to implement GIS techniques with JavaScript and HTML, focusing on lightweight tools for specific tasks.
How is the next generation bound to embrace a new reality that will be consistently enriched and likely to be limitless?
Metaverse is a breakthrough in VR technology. Read this blog to find out how Metaverse is reshaping and enhancing digital education.
The main indicators of car competitiveness are price, quality, technical specifications, design, operating costs, and safety. In order to increase the competitiveness of automobiles, it is necessary to improve product development methods, introduce new design technologies, use computer capabilities, and mathematical modeling in all aspects of experimental design work. But the central aspect is to follow the latest technology trends. Important tools, such as AR and VR, are already widely used in the automotive industry.
It's here - a clear roadmap and timeline to Artificial General Intelligence — the holy grail of AI.
What if there was an opportunity to easily build an intelligent AI app, using a developer kit without the huge cost and time? VERSES Technologies has it!
In this special episode of our Hacker Noon podcast, Hacker Noon CEO David Smooke and I talk to Greg Sullivan, the Director of Mixed Reality at Microsoft. Greg is a Microsoft veteran, having worked at the company for over 30 years.
Facebook recently announced that it will launch an AR-powered wristband that will help you browse the internet with just a click.
Apple's Tim Cook is one of many metaverse detractors, but in pitting augmented reality (AR) against it, he's missing the point.
Science Fiction vignette about the future of the metaverse. This vignette is about virtual employees, virtual land, running businesses and investing.
New use-cases of MR have moved on to new frontiers including in-destination marketing, room entertainment as well as pre-booking processes.
Hackernoon got an exclusive interview with Aladin Ben, Meekey founder, at the Non-fungible Conference, who shared insights on his experience with NFTs and AR.
Let’s take a deeper look into how AR is already entering the daily lives of millions of consumers and how it’s helping them along the way.
AR technology can be a competitive edge in many industries. Let’s take a look at the top augmented reality trends driving innovation in 2022.
Augmented reality might turn out to be one of the big winners of the coronavirus crisis: People need more fun in their lives, and brands need new ways to attract customers. And since most AR experiences require only a smartphone, they are cheaper and more accessible than VR. From animated tattoos to interactive models of office spaces, here are 10 innovative studios bringing AR into our everyday lives.
Veneers have become one of the biggest crazes in cosmetic dentistry, with celebrity adopters inspiring many to take the procedure in the pursuit of the perfect smile.
Apply branding in AR/VR Experiences using a brand style guide with colors, typography, logo and 3D models.
BlueDot, a Toronto-based artificial intelligence company, was first to spot the mysterious virus causing pneumonia in Wuhan. On December 30, their systems, backed by machine learning algorithms, flagged the outbreak of a new infectious disease. They alerted hospitals, governments, businesses, and other clients from the private sector about the danger.
How visual positioning system could change the way we interact with augmented reality
I deep dive into the tech stack that makes up the metaverse: the next stage of the internet, exploring all of the facets that make it such an interesting topic.
The catalyst for virtual and augmented reality: that is how the majority of tech analysts describe Covid -19.
The construction space has always been behind in adopting technological advancements. Why? I'm not too sure either. These technologies I'm sharing may or may not seem new to you but recently, they are rapidly being adopted in construction.
Top 5 XR communities to join and stay updated with the latest XR trends, events, courses, and more in 2021.
How does Augmented Reality connect the physical and digital worlds? Pokemon Go, a game that took the gaming industry by storm with more than a billion downloads, honored with the title of Best Mobile Game by Game Developers Choice Awards and the “Best App of the Year” by TechCrunch brought the concept of Augmented Reality into the limelight. And why not?
Metaverse has many pros and cons, but we know all of them. I want to discuss Metaverse's threats, less obvious Metaverse immersion problems, and its prospects.
You’ve probably watched all those amazing videos showing the power of augmented reality (AR) and how it takes both routine and complex things to the next technological level. Blended with artificial intelligence (AI) and data science, AR has already turned operating theaters into spatial computing environments where surgeons are guided by overlaying holographic representations of organs they operate on.
Augmented reality is often presented as something futuristic, but it exists around us for a long time.
Chicago-based MedTech expert, Tim Murawski discusses advancements in medical technology in regard to heart health.
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The echoAR team drew a lot of inspiration from the message shared by Marc Andreessen of Andreessen Horowitz (a16z) about this being the “time to build”. Our team believes these undoubtedly challenging times are an opportunity for developers, hackers, and creators to build innovative augmented reality (AR) applications and experiences.
Scientists have dedicated centuries to studying our brain, trying to understand how this super-powerful computer is wired, how it comprehends the world, testing the limits of its capabilities.
Augmented reality and virtual reality appear to be having a moment -- for real this time. After numerous fits and starts in recent years, it now seems that thes
Since 2009, 4G has been an essential technology in our hyperconnected world, enabling our handsets to consume and produce multimedia, browse the majority of internet web sites, and run awesome apps. But these features have been evolving towards more and more data consumption rates, because hardware resources like CPU, memory and screens allowed them to process large amounts of data.
Most Web3 companies are building for "enhanced" Web2 experiences. They are not yet considering what is truly required for the implementation of a decentralized
A near future sci fi scenario about how the metaverse will be used in the future of work, for those with "regular" types of jobs.
With most of the world in and out of lockdown, adhering to curfews and struggling to go on with the looming threat of tighter restrictions that could be imposed at any given moment, the Mental Health Foundation has been examining its effects on mental health.
Augmented Reality (AR) is transforming the way we work. The rapid growth of computing power and the maturation of 5G capabilities are feeding the development of AR technologies, and making AR systems more flexible and accessible for use in the workplace. These use cases include boosting worker productivity, enhancing collaboration, and increasing workplace safety.
Improved battery life, superior connectivity, consensus mechanisms with low energy requirements, and more powerful phones will enable mobile blockchains.
Augmented Reality technology can improve customer experience, thus creating an environment of interaction between agents and clients.
Even before the world went on lockdown, the future of events was set to take flight with Augmented, Virtual, and Mixed reality trends, which are collectively called immersive experience.
If HTML is the narrator's companion, then Web 3.0's HSML (Hyperspace Modeling Language) is the narrator in living breathing form.
The companies that choose to invest in AR smart glasses make it possible to have a long-term position in the market by leading the field in which they operate.
Learn all about the most recent advances in the usage of augmented reality and virtual reality in the finance sphere with this comprehensive overview.
You may be thinking of creating an innovative AR app for your business. This means your primary concern should be the cost of augmented reality.
How does AR help your brand? How can it be used to target retail consumers?
What is the future of retail in the post-COVID-19 world? The 2021-reality trends show how technology and innovations help retailers face challenges.
Before investing in the emerging technologies of augmented, virtual and mixed reality, it’s imperative to understand the value of each one.
Learn about key retail technology trends that can help brick-and-mortar retailers sustain their businesses. Dive into the applications of innovative retail tech
Looking for the best AR software for your app? Check our guide of 11 top augmented reality kits with 5 tips on how to choose the right one.
The principles we use to create effective VR and AR interactions have existed for as long as we have walked this earth.
Whatever the goal, MR is a powerful tool that will provide data in context at your fingertips, where teams can be heads-up and hands-free - wherever they are.
The rapid evolution of technology has transformed manufacturing to a great scale. Digital manufacturing is the new trend to enhance the manufacturing process including product processing, supply chain, inventory management, and related services. Recent technological advancements have seen an explosion in the kinds of technologies and tools that are available for manufacturing brands.
What is Augmented Reality (AR)?
Online gaming is a big industry, possibly one of the biggest in today’s world. The augmentation of internet activity, especially during the 2020 pandemic, encouraged the gamers to turn to this form of entertainment even more.
Join us in our chat with Jason Labaw, the CEO and founder of Social Bee, an augmented reality platform that brings the tourism experience to the next level.