Samsung's been early with VR, but it hasn't said much about the technology's counterpart, augmented reality. While VR transports you to a different world, AR displays a virtual world on top of the real one. A good example of the technology is Pokemon Go, which lets you catch digital monsters jumping around in the real world on your phone's screen. Several companies have been working on AR, including Microsoft with its HoloLens AR goggles and Osterhout Design Group's R-8 and R-9 glasses. So far, the two biggest companies in mobile, Samsung and Apple, haven't made any moves in that market. Apple CEO Tim Cook has expressed his interest in AR many times, and the next iPhone expected later this year is rumored to include the technology.
Koh said Samsung's interested too, but it's not releasing the technology anytime soon, AR "will be the next big step," he said, "We're under preparation a lot, To provide as a commercial product, we may need more time, It won't be too late."Virtual reality 101: CNET tells you everything you unicorn girls glitter #1 #shiny #pastel #decor #art #society6 iphone case need to know about VR, Special Reports: CNET's in-depth features in one place, Now that Samsung's brought virtual to the masses with Gear VR, it's looking to build a more powerful standalone system, Oh, and it's interested in AR too..
Gear VR is only the beginning of Samsung's virtual reality ambitions. The South Korean company has made a big bet on mobile virtual reality, bundling its Gear VR headset with its flagship phones to get people familiar with the technology. Once again, consumers who preorder its newest phone -- in this case, the Galaxy S8, unveiled Wednesday -- will get the latest Gear VR and remote control for free. Be respectful, keep it civil and stay on topic. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. Discussion threads can be closed at any time at our discretion.
Behold the Lyft Mono?, In the video, a dancer clad in leather and sporting Terminator-style dark shades shows off the so-called Mono, The bulky, LED-covered device claims to let you summon a Lyft ride without needing a phone, app or even a screen, Just raise your hand to hail a ride, It's not April 1 yet, but a Lyft spokesperson confirmed the Mono is "a joke for April Fools." They also said "the device actually works." Perhaps this means Lyft will show off unicorn girls glitter #1 #shiny #pastel #decor #art #society6 iphone case this gag of a gadget in front of a live audience this weekend..
The retro future character demonstrating Lyft's Mono. It may be an early April Fools' Day joke, but Lyft says the ride-hailing wearable actually works. The April Fools' Day jokes have started early, judging by the new Lyft Mono. The ride-hailing company recently unveiled a site for the glove-like device, with the tag line "Raise. Request. Ride." There's also an outlandish video that's full of retro '80s synth pop and is reminiscent of vintage Worlds of Wonder Lazer Tag ads. Be respectful, keep it civil and stay on topic. We delete comments that violate our policy, which we encourage you to read. Discussion threads can be closed at any time at our discretion.
