You can also sample a range of new lip colors from Supergoop!. Social media giant Snapchat is back with even more fashion-forward Lenses powered by augmented reality (AR) technology. These latest filters allow you to virtually sample a new range of new beauty products available now in stores. The first is an AR Try-On Lens developed in collaboration with Supergoop! that allows you to try on (get it?) four different colors of Lipshade, a new product from the popular skincare brand. Snap also partnered with American nail polish manufacturer OPI to launch the Nail Lacquer Lens featuring 8 differe ..read more

Here’s everything we might know about Apple’s long-rumored XR device. The rumors about Apple’s rumored mixed-reality headset have been gaining some big momentum thanks to a recent tweet from Palmer Luckey alluding to the fact that he has seen and tried the mystery device. As if that wasn’t exciting enough, during a Twitter Spaces conversation Luckey elaborated on his earlier comment, saying that he hasn’t even seen the final version of the Apple headset. “I have an early version that is very good. I believe that the company is following a smart strategy by making virtual reality more accessibl ..read more

Build your very own 3D hologram and view it anywhere using augmented reality technology. Volograms, an artificial intelligence (AI) company, today announced Vologram Messages, a new system powered by AI that’s capable of converting standard video into interactive holograms. A new-and-improved version of its original Vologram platform, this latest release promises to further simplify holographic content creation. Instead of expanse cameras or complex sensors, Vologram Messages uses AI technology to convert your run-of-the-mill 2D video file into a 3D volumetric hologram. The company says all yo ..read more

PlayStation’s latest gaming event featured a number of PlayStation VR2 announcements. Earlier today, Sony PlayStation kicked off its 2023 PlayStation Showcase, teasing a generous amount of highly-anticipated games on their way to PlayStation 5 consoles. This includes Spider-Man 2, Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater, and Resident Evil 4: VR Mode just to name a few. We also received our fair share of PlayStation VR2 reveals. The following is a brief rundown of every VR announcement from today’s live stream: Five Nights At Freddy’s: Help Wanted 2 One of the scariest VR games of 2019 is back and loo ..read more

Nostalgia meets technology. You remember Twister, right? It’s that nostalgic family game in which players spin a multicolored wheel and place their hands and feet on the coordinating dots on the mat. It was originally developed way back in 1966, but regardless, many of us 90s babies share fond memories of contorting ourselves into painful and awkward shapes just for the sake of fun. So you can imagine my surprise when Hasbro, one of the largest toy manufacturers in the world, announced a brand-new Twister experience that does away with the instantly-recognizable game mat in favor of augmented ..read more

A group of compassionate VR developers came together for an incredible cause. We’ve come across a considerable number of life-changing VR projects over the years, from humanoid time capsules to VR-controlled robots designed for disabled workers. There’s also the story of the grieving mother reuniting with her child via a digital simulation and a prison program that connects incarcerated parents with their children in VR. This week we learned of yet another heart-warming story wherein immersive technology was used to change a life. As reported by Shacknews, a handful of talented VR developers ..read more

AI-powered “conversational” holographic characters are on the way from Looking Glass. Hologram technology company Looking Glass today unveiled the latest addition to its 3D holographic platform: Looking Glass Liteforms. Powered by the company’s headset-free 3D holographic display technology, these “conversational” holographic characters are capable of chatting naturally with users, similar to popular text-based chatbots (minus the text). Credit: Looking Glass According to the company, the Liteform platform will feature a number of characters to choose from, including Andi the Robot, Little Inu ..read more

Who needs a monitor when you have your own pair of tethered AR glasses? Earlier this week, human-computer interaction Sightful unveiled Spacetop, a personal computing device that allows you to access vital web applications from the comfort of your own virtual workspace. Instead of a conventional computer monitor, you view content using tethered augmented reality (AR) glasses. Credit: Sightful Designed for the “work from anywhere” movement Each Spacetop comes equipped with a pair of NReal AR glasses, allowing you access to the proprietary Spacetop environment where you can work on Google Docs ..read more

Last week, Mark Zuckerberg announced that Meta and the BMW Group have partnered to develop a research project focused on the integration of virtual and augmented reality (AR) into vehicles. The partnership, which was first announced in 2021, aims to explore how this technology could be used to enhance passenger and driver experiences. This isn’t the first time we’ve seen VR technology used in passenger cars. Holoride has already begun offering its own version of in-car VR entertainment. That said, in-car VR technology still features its fair share of limitations. For instance, if the device is ..read more

Think of it like Mario Maker, but way more violent… Last month, developer Cloudhead Games launched an open beta for Pistol Mix, an official PC modding tool for its popular VR rhythm game Pistol Whip that allows you to craft your own original levels from the ground up. You can select the audio track, choose where to place enemies, customize the environment, adjust lighting and color, and implement a number of special fx. Once you’re finished creating you can share your masterpiece with other players online via mod.io. You can also browse through and play a catalog of “Remixed” Scenes developed ..read more