Google Makes Maps Available for Developers to Create the Next Pokemon Go
Are you an augmented reality (AR) developer? Well, I’ve got some great news for you — popular game development platform Unity now has access to Google Maps. This move is aimed to foster the next Pokemon Go, so if you have any unique ideas, it’s never been a better time to start! The announcement follows closely behind Google’s launch […]
Is Augmented Reality Just a Novelty?
Augmented reality (AR) has come a long way from being a subject only discussed in social circles of the San Francisco developer community. With the help of Pokemon Go, AR broke into the mainstream spotlight. But while everyone’s excited for its future, many are wondering — where does it go from here? Some Very Real Obstacles […]
Omega Ophthalmics Wants to Put the Power of AR in Our Eyes
So far the hype about augmented reality has been somewhat undermined by the frivolousness of its popular applications. Existing examples of AR like Snapchat and Pokemon Go are fun and all, but it is hard for a lot of people to see how the technology that makes them possible will eventually be an integral part […]
Pokemon Go Underscores Public Desire for Augmented Reality
When Matthew Blake, a 14-year old suffering from autism, finally began reaching out to his peers and socializing, his mother never expected that the source of his “cure” would be so simple. The cure, needless to say, is Pokemon Go — the latest craze sweeping the tech industry and sending iPhone app developers scrambling for […]