Creators of Pokemon GO, Niantic, have developed a new world-scanning AR-enabled platform, Lightship. The platform is now being opened up to invited partners in the form of a private beta which the company plans to open to a broader audience later this year. 

ŠKODA AUTO is experimenting with HoloLens augmented reality headsets to support production line maintenance.

To optimise processes in the steel and metals industry, Teesside’s Materials Processing Institute is implementing augmented reality technology.

Last week, Actor and presenter Stephen Mangan unveiled an innovative new art gallery of the future. A collective of the West End’s leading institutions teamed up to display their masterpieces outdoors by utilising augmented reality technology. 

AT&T has collaborated with the Chicago Bulls and Nexus Studios to create a new fan experience within the Chicago Bulls app, which enables fans to view immersive 3D statistics during Chicago Bulls’ games.

With Apple potentially unveiling its secretive augmented reality headset later this year with plans to launch the device next year, the company has made a strategic investment to enhance the efficiency of its supply chain.

Arvizio has announced this week the ability to incorporate drone and UAV mapped 3D models and point clouds into multi-user, multi-location augmented reality collaborative sessions using their immerse 3D solution. 

The Audi co-founded startup Holoride is developing systems to bring immersive AR and VR into everyday car travel. The company has recently announced that it has raised a €10 million Series A investment round.