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GOOGLE AR & VR – Experiment with AR and VR made for the web

GOOGLE AR & VR – Experiment with AR and VR made for the web

Experiment with AR and VR made for the web

Zebedee Pedersen
Creative Technologist, Google Creative Lab

Published Apr 06, 2021

Augmented and virtual reality are opening up the possibilities of how we interact with the world and information around us. WebXR brings together AR and VR on the web to make them more convenient and widely accessible.

Today on the Experiments with Google platform, we’re launching the new WebXR collection to showcase what is possible with this technology — from helpful utilities to get things done, to playful and immersive experiences:

Sodar helps to visualize social distancing. By activating a personal augmented reality radar from your browser, you can see what six feet (or two meters) looks like in any environment.

With Measure Up, you can calculate the length, area and volume of the things around you without using a tape measure.

Floom is a fun new way to explore the planet, built with WebXR and Google Maps. Open your browser to tunnel through the earth and see what’s on the other side.

And coming soon, Picturescape turns your Google Photos library into an immersive gallery so you can explore your memories in augmented reality.

All you need to try these experiments is a supported Android device and the latest Chrome browser.

Check them out now and submit your own at g.co/webXR.

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RAZER | CONCEPT GAMING CHAIR FOR NEXT GENERATION IMMERSION

RAZER | CONCEPT GAMING CHAIR
FOR NEXT GENERATION IMMERSION

Take your game to the edge with Project Brooklyn—a concept gaming chair designed to redefine the meaning of total immersion. Your front row seat to the future of gaming, this cutting-edge chair transforms into an entertainment powerhouse packed with panoramic visuals in a 60” rollout display, riveting tactile feedback, and a transformable table for PC and console gaming.

FROM CHAIR TO FULLY IMMERSIVE GAMING STATION

Designed for all types of gamers, the chair transforms from a regular gaming chair into a full-fledged entertainment rig that delivers breathtaking, next-gen immersion for both PC and console gaming.

DEPLOYABLE 60” ROLLOUT FULL SURROUND OLED DISPLAY

At the touch of a button – Project Brooklyn deploys an expansive 60” rollout OLED display stowed in its back— plunging you into the action as you savor a truly panoramic experience with stunning visuals and crisp detail.

MODULAR
4D ARMRESTS

The chair comes with a compact, collapsible table tucked into its 4D armrests, allowing you to switch easily between PC gaming with a mouse and keyboard, and console gaming.

RAZER HYPERSENSE TECHNOLOGY

Feel every in-game moment with high-fidelity haptic modules built around the chair’s framework that transmit the most sensitive tactile feedback with near zero latency for truly immersive gameplay.
ABOUT RAZER

Razer™ is the world’s leading lifestyle brand for gamers.

The triple-headed snake trademark of Razer is one of the most recognized logos in the global gaming and esports communities. With a fan base that spans every continent, the company has designed and built the world’s largest gamer-focused ecosystem of hardware, software and services.

Razer’s award-winning hardware includes high-performance gaming peripherals and Blade gaming laptops.

Razer’s software platform, with over 100 million users, includes Razer Synapse (an Internet of Things platform), Razer Chroma RGB (a proprietary RGB lighting technology system), and Razer Cortex (a game optimizer and launcher).

In services, Razer Gold is one of the world’s largest virtual credit services for gamers, and Razer Fintech is one of the largest offline-to-online digital payment networks in SE Asia.

Founded in 2005 and dual-headquartered in Irvine (California) and Singapore, Razer has 17 offices worldwide and is recognized as the leading brand for gamers in the USA, Europe and China. Razer is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (Stock Code: 1337).
Learn More >

 

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FULL MOTION FORMULA SIMULATOR

Our formula simulators are constructed around a composite single seater chassis formed from a real F1 mould. This positions the driver in the exact seating position as in a real formula car.  

FULL MOTION FORMULA SIMULATOR

Coupled with our highly accurate and almost instantaneous g-cueing systems that we have supplied to F1 teams, the driving experience is representative of real life like no other simulator outside of the F1 industry.

CAES | F1 SIMULATOR

In addition, only the best components, including the steering wheel and pedals, are configured to communicate with the simulation software for a true to life experience.  

Coupled with our highly accurate and almost instantaneous g-cueing systems that we have supplied to F1 teams, the driving experience is representative of real life like no other simulator outside of the F1 industry. 

Choose one of our preset packages for a hassle free, ready to use solution or build your own system from the many options shown below.

The modular design allows the simulator to be upgraded at any time. Our graphics and state of the art physics software contains a large and constantly growing library of real world vehicles and circuits.

With the experience and manufacturing capabilities of building show cars and g-cueing solutions for Formula 1 teams, we are able to transfer these acquired skills into the construction of our Formula 1 simulators. This enables our simulators to be the most realistic and visually accurate on the market.

The modular design of the Cranfield Simulation product range allows the systems to be tailored to meet both requirement and budget. The experience of Cranfield Simulation in bespoke systems range from the supply of unique custom built systems to stunning simulator ‘suite’ facilities to include interior design of the chosen host property, project management of the whole programme, alterations to the property, visual and motion systems to suit all requirements.

 

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CES 2021 Is All-Digital

 

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)® is reimagining how to connect exhibitors, customers, thought leaders and media from around the world while prioritizing health and safety. We are excited to share that CES® 2021 will be an all-digital experience.

CES 2021 Is All-Digital

January 11: Exclusive media-only access

January 12: Exhibitor showcase and conference programming

January 13: Exhibitor showcase and conference programming

January 14: Conference programming

For more than 50 years, CES has been the global stage for innovation. And CES 2021 will continue to be a platform to launch products, engage with global brands and define the future of the tech industry.

With the growing global health concerns about the spread of COVID-19, it is not possible to safely convene tens of thousands of people in Las Vegas in early January 2021 to meet and do business in person.

An all-digital CES 2021 will allow the entire tech community to safely share ideas and introduce the products that will shape our future. You’ll be able to participate in all the awe-inspiring moments of CES wherever you are in the world. We are designing a unique experience for the tech industry.

CES 2021 will offer a highly personalized experience:

  • Keynotes and conferences. Now you’ll have a front-row seat for groundbreaking announcements and insights from the world’s tech leaders completely online.
  • Product showcase. With this digital evolution of the CES show floor, you’ll be able to explore products and services, based on your interests and business, through dynamic product showcases or live demos.
  • Meetings and networking. You’ll be able to engage with the brands, thought leaders and business connections you care about with live interactions, meetups or roundtable discussions.

Technology has helped us all work, learn and connect during the coronavirus pandemic, and it has presented real solutions to help solve complex global challenges. We recognize that, particularly in these uncertain times, it is the partnerships of some of the most creative minds that bring the best solutions to life.

We’re looking forward to welcoming the global tech industry, from international brands to budding startups, to kick off the year with the world’s most influential digital technology event.

Mark your calendars for January 11-14 and be on the lookout for more exciting news about CES 2021. We plan to return to Las Vegas for CES 2022, combining the best elements of a physical and digital show.

Thank you for your continued support. Please stay healthy and safe.

 

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The future of gaming – both versions of the PlayStation 5

Experience lightning fast loading with an ultra-high speed SSD, deeper immersion with support for haptic feedback, adaptive triggers and 3D Audio, and an all-new generation of incredible PlayStation® games. 

The future of gaming – both versions of the PlayStation 5

Launches holiday 2020

Play Has No Limits™

PS5 hardware

Lightning speed 

Harness the power of a custom CPU, GPU, and SSD with Integrated I/O that rewrite the rules of what a PlayStation console can do.

Stunning games

Marvel at incredible graphics and experience new PS5™ features.

Breathtaking immersion 

Discover a deeper gaming experience with support for haptic feedback, adaptive triggers and 3D Audio technology.

The games you want

Marvels-Spider-Man-Miles-Morales

Marvels-Spider-Man-Miles-Morales

Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales

Experience the rise of Miles Morales as the new hero masters incredible, explosive new powers to become his own Spider-Man.

Horizon Forbidden West

Join Aloy as she braves the Forbidden West – a majestic but dangerous frontier that conceals mysterious new threats.

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

Blast your way through an interdimensional adventure with Ratchet and Clank.

Gran Turismo 7

Gran Turismo™ 7 builds on 22 years of experience to bring you the best features from the history of the franchise.

Sackboy A Big Adventure

Take Sackboy on an epic 3D platforming adventure with your friends.

Astro’s Playroom

Bugsnax

DEATHLOOP

Demon’s Souls

Destruction AllStars

GhostWire: Tokyo

Godfall™ 

Goodbye Volcano High

Gran Turismo 7

Grand Theft Auto V and Grand Theft Auto Online

HITMAN 3

Horizon Forbidden West

JETT : The Far Shore®

Kena: Bridge of the Spirits

Little Devil Inside

Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales

NBA 2K21

Oddworld Soulstorm™

Pragmata

Project Athia (working title)

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

Resident Evil 8

Returnal

Sackboy A Big Adventure

Solar Ash

Stray

The Pathless

Tribes of Midgard

Heighten Your Senses™

The DualSense™ wireless controller for PS5 offers immersive haptic feedback1, dynamic adaptive triggers1 and a built-in microphone, all integrated into an iconic design.

Sign up below to be among the first to receive updates as we announce them, including news on the PS5 release date, PS5 price and upcoming roster of PS5 launch games.

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Watch this App copy a real-world object, paste it on PC

Watch this app copy a real-world object, paste it on PC

Computer vision and augmented reality technology has made amazing strides in the last few years. One of the coolest examples is Google Lens’s ability to copy real-world text and paste it into an app.

Now, a new AR Cut and Pasteapp by programmer Cyril Diagne (h/t: PhoneArena) shows the ability to take a snap of a real-world object, have it cut out of its background, and pasted into Photoshop.


Code: https://github.com/cyrildiagne/ar-cutpaste …

The video shows the programmer taking a snap of various objects (such as books and plants) and then adding it into a project he’s working on. It’s not exactly instantaneous, as Diagne says it takes roughly 2.5 seconds to cut and four seconds to paste. But he adds that there are plenty of ways to speed things up and that the project took place over a weekend.

It all makes for an extremely slick demonstration anyway, but it does come with other caveats. For one, this is merely a prototype right now rather than a commercially available app. It also requires Photoshop on your PC and the creation of a local server to link the app to Photoshop on your computer. However, Diagne notes that it might support more than just Photoshop in the future.

In any event, AR Cut and Paste is still an impressive use of machine learning and computer vision. And this could be handy for presentations and image editing, taking a ton of manual work out of the process.

You can check out the instructions and more via the GitHub page for the project over here. Otherwise, you can also check out more AR stories via our list below.

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LOVE HULTÉN – ​ORIGINX

Pong (Atari in 1972) helped establish the gaming industry and is often referred to as the origin of video games. OriginX is a handmade wooden tribute and a delicate tribute to the Pong cabinet. Like its predecessor: OriginX is dressed in a sleek exterior comprised of a walnut shell, a yellow façade, and an aluminum control panel.

LOVE HULTEN – ​ORIGINX
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OriginX  is a link between the present and the past and a tribute to the game room. Slim wall-mounted cabinet combines modern hardware with classic design and lets you enjoy classic cooperative gaming

like Metal Slug, Gauntlet and Contra in first class. It can store more than 10,000 emulated games. Add your own favorites via USB and create a personal game library.

Original Pong cabinet (1972)                                            The OriginX cabinet (2018)
The standard version runs on a modern built-in computer, emulating all of your favorite games via MAME, but the cabinet can also be customized to run the original JAMMA board of your
choice.
OriginX comes with a 19 “4: 3 LCD screen, and to enhance the authentic arcade experience, Hultén adds a custom barrel distortion filter to mimic classic CRT monitors
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Yellow might not be for everyone, and Origin can also be customized in terms of color

OriginX ships worldwide and comes in a limited edition of 50 units, produced, polished, and assembled by Hultén himself in Gothenburg, Sweden.

​Dimensions: 61x51x31cm

​O R I G I N X
​$3,799.00 (Excl. VAT & shipping)​
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SAMSUNG dog bot concept futuristic surveillance smart mascot

THE SAMSUNG ROBOT DOG CONCEPT!

Most robotic pets focus on being “cute”. Cicco’s Gaetano Dog-Bot concept focuses on functionality.

The Turin-based designer chose Samsung as the corporate endorsement for the faceless android canine, which has an interactive display for a “face,” which transmits information through simple graphics such as exclamation points, dots, and lights.

Samsung Dog-bot Concept, futuristic surveillance smart mascot

Renders show that he identifies and chases a ball; We figured it would be even more useful for scouring the grounds, identifying intruders, and other potential threats.

Cicco’s futuristic  Samsung  Dog-Bot  by Gaetano  expresses emotions on the screen with question or exclamation marks. 

While other smart domestic pets are designed to create an emotional bond with their owners, the Samsung Dog-bot clearly takes on an uncomfortable cyborg look and prioritizes its functionality as an outdoor surveillance dog.

futuristic surveillance smart samsung mascot visualized by gaetano de cicco6

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Adidas X Google GMR template

Designed to bring real-world achievements to the virtual, the Adidas GMR Template is an engaging activity tracking technology app.

Soccer cleats insoles come in a pair of two, with a single Google Jacquard tag to place on the insole of the dominant foot.

ADIDAS X GOOGLE GMR TEMPLATE

Designed to bring real-world achievements to the virtual, the Adidas GMR Template is an engaging activity tracking technology app. Soccer cleats insoles come in a pair of two, with a single Google Jacquard tag to place on the insole of the dominant foot.

Machine learning algorithms recognize physical movement in the field, following kicks, shooting power, distance traveled, and speed. This data is then passed from GMR to EA’s FIFA mobile game, which will offer unique challenges and milestones to reach each week (think of kicks or miles run), ultimately using real-world performance to enhance the Mobile Ultimate Team. of the user. .

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Apple celebrates the best apps and games of 2019

Apple celebrates the best apps and games of 2019

Today Apple revealed the best apps and games and the most powerful trends that drove app culture in 2019. Apps help simplify our lives and express our creativity, connect us to friends, family and the world beyond, and of course, have fun. In 2019, apps made their mark by reflecting the zeitgeist of our society and sitting at the nexus of digital and pop culture.
“Developers around the world inspire us all with innovative apps that have the power to influence culture and change our lives, and this year that is as true as ever. The 2019 App Store Best Apps and Games winners reflect our global desire for connection, creativity and fun,” said Phil Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. “We are excited to announce such a diverse group of 2019 App Store winners, showing that great design and creativity comes from developers large and small, and from every corner of the world. We congratulate all the winners and thank them for making 2019 the best year yet for the App Store.”

Best Apps of 2019

iPhone App of the Year: Spectre Camera (Lux Optics)
This AI-powered app leverages a dizzying amount of tech to let anyone take stunning long-exposure photos.
iPad App of the Year: Flow by Moleskine (Moleskine)
Draw and sketch in this elegant digital notebook app, whose graphite pencils, chisel-tipped markers and more have been meticulously tuned to mimic the real thing
Mac App of the Year: Affinity Publisher (Serif Labs)
With its elegant user experience and remarkably reasonable price point, Affinity Publisher makes pro-level design accessible to everyone, whether you’re creating a photo-rich coffee table book or a flyer for your second grader’s play.
Apple TV App of the Year: The Explorers (The Explorers Network)
This groundbreaking app was designed to support the community of explorers, scientists and artists working toward a common goal: To create a comprehensive “visual inventory” of the natural world through photo and video.
App Trend of 2019: Storytelling Simplified
In 2019, a groundswell of apps helped us fill the proverbial blank page with our memories, dreams, images, and voices—and did so with more power and personality than ever. With apps like Anchor (Anchor FM), Canva: Stories & Video Maker (Canva), Unfold (Unfold Creative), Steller (Expedition Travel Advisor), Spark Camera (Dayworks), Over (Over, Inc) and Wattpad (Wattpad Corp), anyone can express themselves through moving podcasts, one-of-a-kind novels, and true-to-life photo collages in an easier way than ever before.

Best Games of 2019

iPhone Game of the Year: “Sky: Children of the Light” (thatgamecompany)
Fly across sweeping landscapes to help celestial beings find their way back to the heavens in this groundbreaking social quest.
iPad Game of the Year: “Hyper Light Drifter” (Abylight S.L.)
A dazzling, action-packed reimagining of classic 16-bit adventure games, “Hyper Light Drifter” blends dreamlike exploration with fight-for-your-life survival.
Mac Game of the Year: “GRIS” (Devolver / Nomada Studio)
This spectacularly satisfying puzzle-platformer is a soul-stirring work of digital art — one that explores hope, grief and the triumph of piecing a life back together after tragic loss.
Apple TV Game of the Year: “Wonder Boy: The Dragon’s Trap” (DotEmu)
Developed by Lizardcube with the cooperation of series creator Ryuichi Nishizawa, “Wonder Boy” — the beloved game from the ’80s, in which a lone half-lizard adventurer sets off on the challenge of a lifetime — gets a reboot with hand-drawn animation and a re-orchestrated soundtrack.
Game Trend of 2019: Blockbusters Reimagined
This year, game developers worldwide burst onto iOS with a wave of world-renowned brands, all featuring leading-edge technology, bold design and innovative features that delivered a level of depth and quality never thought possible on mobile. Hits like “Mario Kart Tour” and “Dr. Mario World” (Nintendo), “Minecraft Earth” (Mojang), “Pokémon Masters” (DeNA Co), “Assassin’s Creed Rebellion” (Ubisoft), “Gears POP!” (Microsoft Corporation), “The Elder Scrolls: Blades” (Bethesda), Alien: Blackout (D3PA) and “Call of Duty: Mobile” (Activision Publishing) aren’t mere remakes or tributes — they are original releases that breathed new life into the most beloved franchises in gaming history.
Apple Arcade Game of the Year: “Sayonara Wild Hearts” (Simogo)
In 2019, Apple expanded the App Store with the introduction of an all-new tab for Apple Arcade, a groundbreaking game subscription service without ads or in-app purchases. While every one of the 100+ games in Apple Arcade offers gamers something unique, there is one game that stands out even within this collection of outstanding titles, making it the Apple Arcade Game of the Year. “Sayonara Wild Hearts,” developed by Simogo and published by Annapurna Interactive, is a hopeful, gorgeous and unique game — the kind that gets your adrenaline pumping and makes your spirit soar. Prepare to race motorcycles, wield swords and break hearts at 200 mph.
Beyond the App Store editorial picks, charts for the most downloaded apps and most downloaded games of the year are now available.
With the App Store, Apple ignited a worldwide app phenomenon that has revolutionized the way people work, connect, learn and play. The App Store drives the app economy and has earned $120 billion for developers worldwide. Today, the App Store is the world’s safest and most vibrant app marketplace, with over half a billion people visiting each week. Privacy, security, quality and curation are fundamental to the App Store. Every app must meet and maintain Apple’s strict guidelines to launch and remain on the App Store. For enhanced discoverability, experts create rich editorial content and curated collections of the best apps every day. The App Store is the single best place to explore the world of apps, and is available on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV and iMessage.
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