EPGL working on iPhone apps compatible with 'smart' contact lenses for AR

Medical supply company EPGL, known for "smart" contact lens technology in development, intends to develop apps compatible with iOS for augmented reality applications — and there may be more on the horizon, AppleInsider has learned.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 14

Facebook Oculus update lowers hardware requirements, promises social experiences

Facebook has unveiled the next steps in the Oculus virtual reality platform, including a sneak peek at a wireless version of the Oculus Rift, and an initiative to lower the hardware requirements needed to use the system to specs already exceeded by Apple's 4K and 5K Retina iMac lines.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 14

Tim Cook says AR, VR are 'really cool' and have garnered Apple's interest

In an interview with ABC News' Robin Roberts, Apple CEO Tim Cook made comments suggesting that augmented reality would be a future focus for Apple. He also defended complaints of easy AirPod loss, and discussed iPhone 7 design decisions.

Mike Wuerthele 9 years ago 11

Google's smartphone-based Daydream VR gets support from top Android manufacturers

Google's forthcoming Daydream platform for virtual reality has support from Android device makers including Samsung, HTC, LG, and Huawei, though the hardware is predicted to only be "slightly better" than Samsung's own Gear VR.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 19

I/O 2016: Google launches Android N beta with speed boosts, VR hooks & iOS-drawn improvements

At the beginning of its I/O developer conference on Wednesday, Google revealed that the next major version of Android — codenamed "Android N" — is launching in beta later today, and will introduce features like better performance, improved multitasking, and even virtual reality support when it officially arrives in late summer.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 35

Ticket reseller Rukkus adds 360-degree seat views, Google Cardboard VR support to iPhone app

Ticket marketplace Rukkus is stepping into the virtual reality field with a new update to its iOS app, allowing users to sample the view from their seats in an arena in a more immersive way before they complete their purchase.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 1

GoPro officially reveals six-camera 'Omni' VR rig

Extreme sports aficionados will soon have an official GoPro answer for capturing 360-degree spherical video and still images of their adventures, as the action cam company has finally taken the covers off of its new "Omni" rig.

AppleInsider Staff 10 years ago 8

Google launches Cardboard SDK for iOS, Microsoft begins shipping HoloLens to developers

It's been a big week for virtual and augmented reality technology, thanks to the newly shipping Oculus Rift, the debut of a Google Cardboard development kit for iOS, and initial availability of developer hardware for Microsoft HoloLens.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 2

Piper Jaffray sees virtual reality partnerships boosting Apple's iPhone business near-term

Investment firm Piper Jaffray continues to believe that virtual reality and augmented reality will play a huge part in Apple's future, but the transition toward such technology will be gradual, likely leveraging the popularity of the iPhone in the shorter term.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 1

Device makers planning 'true VR experiences' on Apple's iPhone this fall

Immersive virtual reality experiences — well beyond what Google Cardboard can offer — are expected to begin arriving on the iPhone, with the aid of new third-party hardware, this fall.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 17

Oculus founder says no Mac support coming until Apple builds 'good' system with better graphics

Oculus is waiting on Apple to release a "good" Mac with a faster video card before it considers supporting the Rift VR headset on OS X, according to Oculus founder Palmer Luckey.

Roger Fingas 10 years ago 110

Microsoft now accepting preorders for wearable VR HoloLens development kit, priced at $3,000

The Microsoft HoloLens Development Edition is now available to preorder for $3,000 and will start shipping in the U.S. and Canada on March 30, allowing developers to begin creating their own interactive augmented reality experiences.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 9

Munster: Apple likely to fold VR into 'Made for iPhone' program within 2 years

Following up on a recent flurry of Apple acquisitions and key hires from the augmented reality/virtual reality field, Piper Jaffray analyst Gene Munster believes the iPhone maker plans to pivot on iOS in a bid for the mixed reality space within the next two years.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 17

Apple has become a regular at Stanford University's VR lab

Amid rumors claiming Apple is investing heavily in virtual and augmented reality solutions, it was revealed on Tuesday that the company has taken a recent interest in Stanford University's Virtual Human Interaction Lab, sending representatives to visit the facility three times in as many months.

Mikey Campbell 10 years ago 19

Rumor: Apple has 'hundreds of staff' working on virtual & augmented reality projects

Through a series of acquisitions, Apple has a considerably large staff dedicated to experimental virtual reality and augmented reality projects, some of whom are reportedly working on prototype headset configurations that could one day compete with the likes of Facebook's Oculus Rift.

Neil Hughes 10 years ago 23

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