Developer Matt Bierner has created the WarpAR free iOS app, which allows users to experiment with Photoshop-like liquify tools to dynamically modify the world through augmented reality. The WarpAR app is more than just a cool tech demo, it gives us an insight into what the world may look like as technology blends with the real world. 

Creators of Pokémon Go, Niantic have announced that they are partnering with Nintendo to co-develop a new augmented reality game based on the company’s Pikmin franchise.

Gucci has delved into the world of virtual footwear, the company has created a luxury pair of exclusively digital sneakers called The Gucci Virtual 25. The virtual sneakers can be “worn” in augmented reality or used in partnered apps including Roblox and VRChat. 

Microsoft has recently released a new mixed reality platform which enables users to attend events and meetings remotely by appearing as a hologram.

An internal report has shown that Facebook employs nearly 10,000 people in its departments working on augmented reality and virtual reality devices. That number illustrates that the Reality Labs division accounts for almost a fifth of the people working at Facebook worldwide.

Smart Glasses supplier Vuzix Corporation, has recently announced a partnership with rooom AG, a technology start-up company based in Germany which offers app based solutions for 3D and AR for customers in healthcare, education, manufacturing and more.

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a significant increase in virtual interactions and so, to continue providing the best service, Facebook is expanding its AI-based augmented reality (AR) initiative. 

One of the most fascinating parts of history is discovering long-extinct creatures. From the creatures who lived as fossil form to those whose descendants continue to roam the Earth today. As we unfortunately can’t travel back in time 500 million years to see these extinct creatures, a new augmented reality app brings their habitats into our homes.