In recent years, Apple has assembled its augmented reality team and supply chain through a series of acquisitions, high-profile hires, and strategic investments, but at least one potentially major deal was recently ditched.
The business of enabling the development of augmented reality experiences appears to be as lucrative as AR app development itself.
With augmented reality making its way into the mainstream, consumers have been expecting a company bloodbath for a while now, one that will have a ton of casualties. Blippar has been expected to be one of those casualties due to the reported loss of millions of dollars earlier this year. Now, their situation might be made worse as the creators of the Layar app, Raimo van der Klein and Martin Lens-Fitzgerald, are rumored to be asking for their company back.
Uber's chance at driverless domination may be ripped away as its legal battle with Waymo escalates. The company's self-driving program is now under threat of closure if the allegations of premeditated theft are proven
While the numbers may not always seem to agree, the message remains the same: augmented reality is a growth segment. This week's edition of Market Reality starts with two new reports outlining the expected good fortunes for the industry and concludes with an example of a company capitalizing on their own growth.
Apple is combining internal and external talent in an effort to give them in edge in the augmented reality market, though we still don't know what form their foray into alternative realities will actually take.
A little less than a year after announcing "Project Astoria," Microsoft announced Thursday, February 25th, that it will end the "Bridge," which would have brought Android apps to the Windows Store.
Are you tired of your snoopy coworkers and friends lingering over your shoulder as you type in your security passcode? Unless you have the newer iPhone 5S with Touch ID that scans your fingerprint, you've only got a couple of security options—either a 4-digit numeric passcode or a cumbersome password.
In any project management career, there is no such thing as a person who knows everything for each project. Many times, those who got too much confident with their jobs fail because they were not able to make things clear before and during the project implementation.
Achievements in Minecraft are a pretty recent addition to the game. A welcome one, if you ask me, as it gives you some decent goals to work towards.
Whether you're playing Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood on the PlayStation 3 or the Xbox 360, finding the Shrine in Basilica di San Pietro (St. Peter's Basilica) is the same. And when you do find it, you'll earn yourself the "Amen" trophy or achievement. Just follow along with this video and see exactly where the Basilica di San Pietro Shrine is. Finding the Shrine is well worth it; Silver or 20G. Amen to that.
To earn this trophy, you will have to find and train a recruit up to the rank of Assassin within the game Assassin's Creed: Brotherhood. Be sure to choose your pupil wisely, this achievement or trophy is worth 20 gamerscore.
The days of Skype 2.8 for Mac are over! Mac users can now rejoice and make calls with ease using the new beta version: Skype 5.0 for Mac OS X (available here). It was well worth the wait, with a revamped look and feel that simplifies navigation and provides a more Mac-like experience.
If you loved the cedar log bench, try out your chainsaw skills on something for the inside of your home— a log coffee table. Using a chainsaw as your primary woodworking tool is dangerously unusual, but the results are well worth the risk! In this two-part video, learn the techniques to chainsawing your way to a beautiful log coffee table made from scraps. It's great for any outdoorsman's living room or den.
Just when you thought bunnies couldn't get any more adorable comes this chubby wubby inflatable bunny cube. It's like the love child of a bunny and a square! Cute drawn-on beady eyes, a button nose, and perky pink ears that shoot up from its body only add to its sheer adorableness.
It's time for another Achievement Hunter video from the guys who know how to do it best. The game they're playing this time is the first DLC for the psychological hit thriller, Alan Wake. The Signal takes players deeper into the story of Alan Wake and find out what's actually going on with his life.
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to receive the "Hunter Special" and "Alchemist Special" achievements in the video game, Prince of Persia. To receive the Hunter Special achievement, users will need to deflect the Hunter's attack 5 times in one battle. To deflect an attack, press the Right Trigger as the same time the Hunter attacks you. To receive the Alchemist Special achievement, users will need to defeat the Alchemist without using the acrobatic button. Only use the X button to fi...
Superman and the X-Men all had really cool superpowers that were the basis for their superhero status. Batman, on the other hand, had no superpowers other than a genius intellect and a prizefighter's physique. When he wanted to fly, he had to use a grappling gun he made himself. Livid. This video will show you how to make a prop version of the iconic Batman grappling hook gun for you next film using $30 worth of parts and a little bit of gumption.
It's funny how unevenly the real world keeps pace with science fiction. Smartphones have capabilities that Gene Roddenberry never imagine a portable device could have, but guns still use tiny powder cartridges to launch hunks of metal at things. The phasers, ray guns, and blasters of Star Wars, Star Trek, and other sci-fi works have yet to appear. Don't let that hold you back! This video will show you how to make a cool retro ray gun prop that you can use with a Halloween costume or in a film...
In this video tutorial, viewers learn how to do the "Doctor of the Peggle Arts" achievement in the Xbox360 game. The purpose of this achievement is to clear all the pegs and bricks in the Quick Play or Adventure mode and gain exploding fame. Begin the level by shooting from all the way to the right or left for balance. This video provides a demonstration for viewers to easily understand and follow along. This achievement is worth 30G. This video will benefit those viewers who play the Xbox360...
The Le Sac dress is one of American Apparel's finest creations because of its adaptability to each person who wears it. It's not just one dress, it's a dress with unlimited possibilities! The dress can be tied, cut, and twisted into at least TWELVE different styles. Just imagine… a new dress everyday, without having a "new" dress everyday! Actually, once you cut it, it's not going back, but it's still worth it at the price. Like this simple cut you can make to turn the Le Sac into a sexy mini...
In this tutorial, learn how to make a scary, high maintenence dish - wild mushroom risotto. This meal is a little tough to make but is totally worth it when you eat a spoonful of that creamy goodness. In this clip from the Food Network you will learn some useful tips to make the process much easier and come out with a perfect dinner every time. Enjoy!
Actionscript 2.0 may be an old man by scripting language standards, but some browsers still use it so it is still worth learning if you want to create Flash websites. This video series will introduce you to the basics of scripting in Actionscript 2.0, leaving you well on your way to creating dynamic, widely compatible websites.
Experts say that every house has around 1500 dollars worth of merchandise that could be sold on eBay. eBay is a great alternative to the traditional garage sale these days, and with more and more people joining the site every day - why not get in on the action? eBay is an exciting Internet tool that allows anyone to sell anything. Check out this tutorial, for information and tips on how to start your own eBay seller's account. This is a great video to check out if you are new to eBay or have ...
The origami magic ball is a very popular but few tutorials show you how to make one in greater detail than this four part series. This complicated paper design takes a little while to create but is worth it in the end when you have a totally unique, fluffy new toy to play with. This origami ball was designed by Kade Chan and is one of the best.
Identity theft is a huge problem and one of he fastest growing crimes in America. A number of credit card companies now issue credit cards with embedded RFIDs (radio frequency ID tags), with promises of enhanced security and speedy transactions.
Have the first iPod Video version (5th Gen)? After all of those years of use, it might have finally crapped out on you, but don't let Apple or some dealer repair it for more than it's worth, do it yourself. See how to disassemble the Apple iPod Video display and logic board.
Watch this science video tutorial from Nurd Rage on how to make sodium silicate from drain cleaner and gel beads with Dr. Lithium.
Watch this tutorial to learn how to glaze artwork (painting with transparency). Make sure to pause the video after each step and look at the screen every few seconds while you are drawing.
This video shows how to start ChickHEN and CFW 3.60 on a PSP-3004. This can be difficult because timing is everything.
Zonealarm not working out? Is it slowing down your computer? Forget those programs and have a home made DIY lag/standby switch!
Reach the lights at the end of the tunnel, or better yet... be the lights at the end of the tunnel. Check out this video tutorial to see how to install off-road lights onto a Toyota FJ Cruiser. You will see exactly how to install Baja Designs' off-road lights onto that Cruiser in preparation of running the Baja 1000 Course. These lights only make things stronger and more clear. Forget simple automobile headlights, do you want to see that tree up that hill or not? This will take some time, mou...
Have you grown tired of your web browser? The Opera browser is similar to many of the most popular browsers used today, but a few unique features make it worth trying. See how to download and use the Opera browser in this how-to video.
This sequence of videos will show you how to get that glowing luminous look with your foundation and blush. This makeup method takes a bit more time but it's worth it for that special event or evening out.
Professional Matchmaker, Samantha Daniels gives advice about how to date someone long distance. Long distance relationships are the most difficult relationships to have because you don’t have the easy and spontaneity of a regular relationship. However, if the person is worth it, you can make a long distance relationship work. Watch and let Samantha give you some simple tips for navigating and succeeding in your long distance relationship!
Are you bored? Or simply waking up groggy and cranky with a case of the Monday blues? Then you need to turn that frown upside down by doing a fun little jig to get you up and going!
Want to break free from the confines of DVR land? If you're tired of spending all the money to download program listings from your DVR, then it's time for a change. If you don't want to mess with DRM files anymore, but want to backup your system, then MythTV is the way to go. You'll need to build your own PVR (personal video recorder) with thanks to MythTV, and it will end up costing you less than $500. Well worth the investment. The MythTv software is free and open source, so you just need t...
In a stunning end-of-year twist to the Magic Leap versus Nreal legal saga, the China-based startup is now filing a motion against Magic Leap.
Just in time for Hanukkah! my easy vegan latke recipe (potato pancakes). You can find the full printable recipe here or you can watch me make them on YouTube in the video below. You'll find the ingredient list below the video.
Penny Dreadful Productions has made a series of short web videos to highlight their costume-making abilities, all of which take place in a world of their own creation, called "Remnant". These videos are amazing, with extremely high production values and great costuming. They're worth a look for anyone who likes steampunk.
