On Monday, toy maker Merge virtually blasted its way into CES 2018 with a new tech-meets-toys innovation in the form of an augmented reality gun controller for use with smartphone-powered first-person shooter apps.
CEO (and NR50 member) Tim Cook and Apple unveiled the long-awaited lineup of next-generation iPhones today on stage of the Steve Jobs Theater, packed with hardware improvements to facilitate AR experiences from ARKit, which will arrive with the iOS 11 on Sept. 19.
If it's not official by now, it really should be: if you're going to sell cosmetics, you need an augmented reality app. Of course, that's not all augmented reality is good for. It can be used to animate medical models and engage sports fans. Read on below…
The Gorillaz have launched a new app in promotion for their new album Humanz that allows you to "[s]tep inside the hallowed halls of the Gorillaz house" through the power of augmented reality.
Google's Tilt Brush has proven to be one of the most compelling VR experiences for the HTC Vive, letting you paint with crazy materials like electricity and duct tape. It is clearly an experiment in bringing the joy of imagination to life—or creating some form of virtual LSD—and the app's latest update brings a variety of features that only continue to support that theme. There are few to no rules in virtual reality app development, and that can both be freeing or absolutely paralyzing when t...
You can easily take audio for granted in virtual reality, but realistic sound in VR isn't an afterthought. It not only involves creating surround sound within a pair of headphones, but figuring out where the sound ought to exist based on your position and line of sight.
When you think about consumer VR headsets, you either imagine a computer-tethered powerhouse like the Oculus Rift and HTC Vive, or something portable yet limited that utilizes your smartphone like Google Cardboard. Somehow, we haven't seen much in-between, but the Idealens aims to fill that gap.
Being in your twenties is tough. You're not a child anymore, but also not quite a full-fledged "adult" yet. Sure, you do adult things like cook asparagus sometimes, but you're also sweating about securing enough likes on your social media posts.
Playing Minecraft on your Mac? Wondering how to install the Too Many Items mod you've been hearing so much about? Check out this video to learn how to download and install this Minecraft mod and take your Minecraft 1.6 experience to a whole new level.
Go ahead and treat yourself to the true cinematic experience of Terraria in widescreen. Download this file and give yourself more side to scroll, more land to explore, more of everything when you take advantage of widescreen mode in Terraria.
If you are looking to maximize your gaming experience with HD video and a surround sound or stereo headset, check out this video to learn the proper way to hook everything up. Watch this video and you'll be able to get the best sound and picture quality when you play PS3 or Xbox 360.
Check out this video to learn the best way to get as much XP in as little time as possible when playing Brink on PC, Xbox 360, or PlayStation 3. If you are interested in farming experience to get to level 5, this video will show you how to do it.
This video will show you how to set up your own Bukkit server for Minecraft. A Bukkit server will allow you to install mods and open up a whole new Minecraft experience. You'll need this CraftBukkit download to get started. This works for Mac OS X or Windows.
Drinking tequila is not as easy as it looks- there's a method to the madness. Learn how to take tequila shots the right way, by watching this video that explains the salt, shot, lime routine that experienced tequila drinkers swear by.
Whether you're an experienced programmer looking to add another language, or completely new to computer language and wanting to start with Java, this program is for you. After you've downloaded and installed your SDK, follow this tutorial to write your first Hello World program.
Fromage blanc cheese is something every cook should experience in the kitchen. To consider yourself a real chef, you need to grab the cheesecloth and dip your hands in the cow's milk, because making cheese is a culinary experience like no other.
You have a new boyfriend, one you really love, but you're afraid your friends won't like him. Well, introducing your boyfriend to your judgmental friends does NOT have to bet a stressful experience. You just have to approach it carefully. Follow these three simple steps to make those introductions go smoothly, by controlling the situation rather than letter your friends have all the power.
If you want to expand your storage capacity in your new Samsung Galaxy Tab, it's easy thanks to the microSD slot on the side. Installing your microSD memory card is as easy as removing the slot's cover, inserting the microSD card in, pushing to make sure it locks, and recovering the slot. Adding storage makes your Android experience even better, plus you can transfer files and data easily!
You can use the free software program Cheat Engine to hack nearly any game, whether online or off, to alter your scores, inventory and experience points. Always make sure you are using the most current and up to date version of Cheat Engine!
This tutorial is aimed at using Cheat Engine to cheat at games that are not online, such as Need for Speed (demonstrated in this video). Change your stats, add extra inventory items or increase your amount of money or experience points!
Are you just a few points shy of hitting a new experience level in FarmVille, but you've run out of land to be able to plant more crops? This little cheat will let you work around this and grow more crops quickly!
Trying to keep up with the Joneses when it comes to building an awesome farm on FarmVille? Here are seven useful tips you can use to quickly accrue experience and coins within FarmVille that you can use to develop your farm, cheat free!
Want to make sure your homestead is running as effeciently as possible? This tutorial takes you on a tour of a thriving FrontierVille homestead, and explains why everything has been set up to maximize production and earning experience points and bonuses.
Some people who are running Windows Vista are experiencing problems with their Sims 3 game crashing every time they try to save the game. Needless to say, this can be annoying. However, there is a way to fix it
This troubleshooting tutorial is aimed at those who are running Pro Tools on a Windows 7 machine, and who are experiencing a Flash error when they try to run the program. Make sure you have the most current version of Flash Player installed on your computer!
If you're trying to troubleshoot Pro Tools, one way to help is to set up a new Admin account on your computer. This will help you determine if the problem you're experiencing is global, or is just restricted to your own account.
Are you having problems installing Pro Tools on your PC? If you're running Windows 7, this video takes you through many common errors one can experience during the install process, and shows you how to troubleshoot or work around each issue.
Turn craft time into an educational experience! Using one paper triangle for the cone, you can use other paper circles to represent scoops of ice cream to teach your child about different shapes. This is a fun and easy craft for young children and their parents to do together.
Birthdays can be made even more special if you bake and decorate the birthday cake yourself. While we would never turn down a cookies'n'cream ice cream cake, chowing down on a cake made by a loved one is a much more cherished experience.
Knowing how to spot a fracture is vital as, in the right situations, it can prevent further unnecessary injury. In this video, learn the signs of a bone fracture. Dr. David Geier covers symptoms an injured person may experience as well as treatment options.
Many women experience breast tenderness before and during their menstrual cycle. This is tough to live with, and there are lots of easy ways to relieve the pain. Watch the video to learn how everything from sports bars to drugs can help ease the pain.
The crane is one of the best known and most popular origami figures. Now, you can learn by following this detailed tutorial, how you can fold your own elegant paper crane using traditional origami paper folding techniques. This is for experienced origami artists!
In this tutorial, we learn how to use a browser extension to add enhance the tabbed browsing experience within the Mozilla Firefox browser. Using the extension is an easy process and this video presents a complete guide. For more information, including a full demonstration and detailed, step-by-step instructions, watch this helpful home-computing how-to.
Some models of Nikon camera may experience an issue where light leaks through a distance panel and onto the images during a long exposure in extremely bright environments. This short tutorial explains how to tell if you might have a camera susceptible to light leak, and how to fix it if you do.
No woman enjoys cramps, but more than half of all women experience some type of pain during their period. You can alleviate your menstrual pain with naproxen or ibuprofen, applying a heating pad to your lower abdomen, and making sure you're getting enough vitamin B, calcium and magnesium.
Smells Like Teen Spirit is a song that defined a generation in the 90's and paved the way for alternative and hard rock music. In this video lesson you will learn the basics of playing the song, from the intro, the verse and the bridge section. He takes it slow and also displays tab during his lessons to give you a fast experience learning the songs.
Change the appearance of the user interface for your Dungeons & Dragons Online game. This is a completely free tutorial. This site shows you where you can get the code for custom skins, and then demonstrates how to install it to customize your DDO gameplay experience.
Dark roots are an inevitable part of the hair dye experience. If you want to cover up those roots and don't have time to have your hair redyed, watch his video to learn how a little baby powder can save your look.
In previous versions of Windows, trying to get a picture of your screen was a frightening experience, but now, in Windows Vista, they've designed a great feature called Snipping Tool which allows you to take screenshots with just a few clicks. If you're looking to take screen grabs and snippets of your desktop's screen, then watch this video to see how it's done!
Plants vs. Zombies is a GREAT tower defense game, but if you're looking to make extra cash to get the Shop-a-holic achievement and the Smarty Branches achievement, then let the guys from Achievement Hunter help you out! In this video you will get a chance to see the best mini-game level to play on and what the best set up would be to get the most money out of your experience!