Apple's smart rings could recharge in an AirPods-style case

A future control system for Apple devices like Apple Glass could consist of finger-mounted "smart rings" with research suggesting that charging the peripherals could be accomplished with an enclosure similar to the AirPods charging case attached to a VR headset.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 1

Apple AR research encompasses so much more than entertainment

A series of patent applications show that Apple is focused on how users can work in an augmented reality or virtual environment, with the company working on practical sides of how to make that space feel more real.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 2

Zuckerberg knocks rumored 'Apple Glass' tech, says HUDs are like 'putting an Apple Watch on your face'

Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Wednesday snubbed heads-up display and remote processing technology, systems Apple are rumored to adopt in a first-generation "Apple Glass" product, as inadequate for augmented reality applications.

AppleInsider Staff 5 years ago 37

Apple's wearable AR hardware ambitions may not start with 'Apple Glass'

Former Apple executive Jean-Louis Gassee says that the first version of "Apple Glass" is much more likely to be a virtual reality headset than an augmented reality wearable.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 18

Apple is reinventing eye tracking technology to bring it to 'Apple Glass'

To bring the ability to track where a wearer's gaze and attention are focused, without requiring costly processing or battery-draining performance, Apple is having to develop a whole new system of eye tracking technology for "Apple Glass."

William Gallagher 5 years ago 10

Apple may add infrared thermal imaging to the iPhone to help AR accuracy

Future iPhones could use thermal or infrared imaging to supplement regular vision cameras, making it easier to use Apple AR in dark or busy environments.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 1

Vuzix's designer smart glasses to debut in 2021

Vuzix, a firm at the forefront of augmented reality and smart optics technology, has announced plans to debut a stylish set of consumer smart glasses in 2021.

Mikey Campbell 5 years ago 6

'Apple Glass' may use Look Around-style smooth navigation motion

The forthcoming "Apple Glass" will present wearers with new AR views of real or virtual surroundings, and Apple is working on technology so users to can zoom and magnify the images smoothly.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 5

Apple Glass could use wireless basestations to offload graphical processing

Devices like the rumored Apple Glass or an Apple-designed VR headset may take an entirely wireless approach when used indoors, by using a relay dock to extend the range of communications to multiple users within a room.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 2

Apple Glass could communicate with other devices for accurate AR mapping

The long-rumored Apple Glass could take advantage of data from other units to accurately map an environment, with head-mounted displays capturing data on a scene and sharing it for a better augmented reality experience.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 3

Apple developing system to keep VR users from bumping into real-world objects

Apple is developing a system to alert users to physical objects when immersed in a virtual reality environment.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 1

Apple wants to bring Zoom-like background replacement to 'Apple Glass'

Future "Apple Glass," or other such Apple headsets, may be able to replace a background with any image chosen by the wearer.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 7

'Apple Glass' users may be able to manipulate AR images with any real object

Apple is researching technology to allow an "Apple Glass" user to not be constrained to fixed physical gestures or touch controls, and instead manipulate any object to alter what is visible on the headset.

William Gallagher 5 years ago 3

Apple Glass could make AR believable with accurate 3D audio

Apple's AR headset or "Apple Glass" smart glasses may offer realistic sound effects to go with its digital imagery laid over a real-world view, by accurately reproducing a sound in such a way that it matches where the sound would come from in 3D space.

Malcolm Owen 5 years ago 2

'iPhone 12' event Sept. 8 with 'Apple Glass' & Apple Silicon Mac reveal on Oct. 27, says leaker

Apple's fall "iPhone 12" keynote will happen on Sept. 8 and a subsequent iPad Pro and Apple Silicon Mac event will take place Oct. 27, a known leaker claims.

Mike Peterson 5 years ago 42

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