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Apple's shotgun update to Mac Pro trademark adds reference to augmented reality

A recent update to an Apple trademark page for the Mac Pro has added added the term "augmented reality displays" — but the addition means very little regarding Apple's future plans, with the tactic having used before to cover every eventuality.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 3

Apple hires NASA AR/VR expert Jeff Norris to work on future products

Apple has reportedly hired Dr. Jeff Norris, an augmented and virtual reality specialist who founded the Mission Operations Innovation Office at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, to be part of a special projects team working to bring augmented reality to the masses.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 4

Apple hires 3D, 360VR Toolbox developer Tim Dashwood to Final Cut Pro X team

Apple has hired Tim Dashwood, the author of a series of 3D and 360 VR plugins for video editing software. Dashwood has since made his existing plugins for apps such as Final Cut Pro X free to download.

Daniel Eran Dilger 9 years ago 7

Apple investigating AR solution capable of moving, removing objects in real time

The U.S. Patent and Trademark Office on Thursday published an Apple patent application detailing a method of inserting virtual objects into a real environment, and relocating or removing real objects from the same, using advanced hardware and complex algorithms.

Mikey Campbell 9 years ago 6

Facebook reveals full Apple Music integration in Messenger, AR initiative at F8 conference

At Tuesday's keynote speech for Facebook's F8 developer's conference, Facebook announced full Apple Music integration with Messenger is coming soon, plus an assortment of technologies and developer programs intended to boost augmented reality adoption for all users of the social media platform's apps.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 2

Samsung Galaxy S8 fires first salvo against Apple's 'iPhone 8' with 'Infinity' display, AR & more

Samsung on Wednesday confirmed a multitude of rumors by announcing its new flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S8 — a device with an OLED "Infinity" display and no physical home button, much like Apple's rumored "iPhone 8."

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 92

Facebook hires former Apple designer Michael Hillman to take charge of VR hardware at Oculus

Facebook is taking on Michael Hillman — a person with 15 years at Apple, including key work on the company's Mac desktops — as the head of hardware at its Oculus VR division.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 14

Apple 'stepping up' development of augmented reality glasses, moving towards consumer device - report

Apple is reportedly "stepping up its efforts" in developing augmented reality glasses, allocating more resources to the project with the aim of shifting it from research into a consumer product.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 22

Apple's augmented reality team includes vets from Dolby, Oculus & more - report

Although Apple's rumored augmented reality glasses may be a distant prospect, a report said on Monday, Apple is making AR technology a priority and has assembled a high-profile team for the effort.

Roger Fingas 9 years ago 13

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