The technology’s ability to combine real-world images with the vast amounts of online data in real time promises to change the way work is done across many industries. But short-term implementation… Read more »
Looks like there may be some consolidation in the augmented reality scene: TechCrunch reports that the U.K.’s Blippar has bought Dutch rival Layar. Both companies focus heavily on bringing print ads… Read more »
Former Autonomy boss Mike Lynch has invested in a company called Neurence through his Invoke Capital fund. Based in Cambridge, the firm was itself formed by former employees of Autonomy’s Aurasma… Read more »
Researchers in Madrid develop a system that helps professors and students exchange feedback on class lectures in real time– and this could point the way toward an interesting use case Google… Read more »
Metaio’s chip, which will be built into ST-Ericsson’s upcoming smartphone chipsets, offers a lot of help in making AR more battery-friendly. But its ideal application is in smart glasses, not smartphones. Read more »
Astute mobile application vendors are bringing to market applications that help mobile users connect and interact with people in close proximity. We expect this emerging market — what we call proximity-based… Read more »
Given how CES is now a barometer for such a wide array of technology segments, we at GigaOM Research decided to ask our readers which way the tech winds will blow… Read more »
Minecraft Reality, co-developed by ‘computer vision’ firm 13th Lab and Mojang, lets fans of the hugely successful game upload their creations into the real world for others to see. And this… Read more »
During a Formula 1 race a driver experiences wrenching forces of more than 4.5G. His heart rate may exceed 180 beats per minute and his blood pressure could rise by half. With soaring… Read more »
As the smart city opens up new types of services and looks to address new technical, environmental and economic challenges, all stakeholders need to reconsider their roles and how those impact… Read more »