Recently, Apple had announced that their Lead Hardware Engineer Chief Dan Riccio would be stepping down from his role to solely focus on a new project within the company. In the latest report by Bloomberg, the ‘new project’ is Apple’s rumoured augmented reality, virtual reality, or mixed reality headset.

The last few decades have seen a rise in minimally invasive surgery (MIS), replacing open surgery as the preferred method across a variety of medical fields. However, MIS restricts the surgeon’s field of view and poses challenges when performing surgeries. Often surgeons need 3D visualisation, such as correct device placement or removal of sensitive tissues.Other technologies have attempted to expand the view during MIS, including surgical scene reconstruction techniques, although most exist

Gibson has created the ‘Epic’ Gibson App, claiming it is “the only guitar app you will need”. The app features some impressive-sounding elements, including Audio Augmented Reality as well as the ability to book a consultation with a Gibson guitar tech.

The rumours of Apple launching their first augmented reality device has been whispered since 2017 following a report made by Bloomberg. Now, it appears that Apple is closer than ever to launching their first augmented reality product, thought to be the ‘Apple Glasses’. 

Premium car makers, Audi utilise Augmented Reality to arrange complex logistics processes by showcasing digital presentations in 3D holograms which are displayed in their actual environment, assisting the planners to effectively evaluate the process. Consequently, prototypes of machinery and equipment are no longer necessary, saving cost and helping the environment. 

NASA is utilising Augmented Reality technology to collect and distribute vital data about the vehicles in our skies, such as drones, to those who need it. Whether the information is needed for managing air traffic, local governance or emergency response, visualising complex data in augmented reality allows for easier awareness and understanding of the operations of vehicles which populate our skies. 

The 2020 League of Legends World Championship tournaments are underway. Rokid, an Augmented Reality technology company, based in China, provided their AR glasses for the limited audience able to attend. 

A recent article by the Japanese newspaper Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun, claims that Apple is working with Sony on Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) technology that would be used in its reported AR headset. It is rumoured that the headset could be announced as early as 2021, the article claims.