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There's already some fierce competition between Snap and Facebook in the AR space, but it's about to heat up even more, with Snap snatching up a 3D mapping startup that could add some new AR capabilities to its arsenal. Meanwhile, Facebook is investing a sizable portion of its research and development budget on AR and VR. On the hardware front, startups Campfire and Tooz previewed AR wearables with very specific use cases. Finally, Zoom and Apple have added new immersive features that push the boundaries of their respective video apps. Snap Acquires 3D Mapping Startup Pixel8.Earth The... more http://dlvr.it/Ryp8pZ

The progress Tooz has been making in the smartglasses space has been mostly kept under wraps, but the company is slowly giving us a deeper look at what it has in store for smartglasses wearers. In the latest update, Tooz and Adidas have revealed footage that shows off what the collaboration looks like in the field. Don't Miss: Deutsche Telekom Opens Early Access to Tooz Smartglasses via Dev Kit The actual augmented reality footage appears to still be in the "concept design" phase. However, the hardware is complete and we get to see it on an athlete's face as he uses the Adidas Runtastic... more http://dlvr.it/RykJcm

Facebook's annual earnings call on Wednesday didn't come with any big surprises, that is, if you took everything at face value. However, if you read between the lines, and paid close attention to the very specific and intentional language the company's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, used, then a few things stood out that reveal exactly where Facebook intends to take its nearly 3 billion users in the next year. • Don't Miss: Facebook Reality Labs Chief Teases AR Coming to Oculus Quest Gaming, Delves into Future Smartglasses Hardware As for Facebook's earnings, you won't be surprised to know that... more http://dlvr.it/Ryjs9w

Smartwatches are great for notifications. No need to dig your phone out of your pocket or purse when someone texts you — just glance at your wrist! It's great for driving, walking, and any other activities where you need to stay connected to your surroundings. Except it can still be a little distracting, depending on your settings. With a Galaxy Watch and the default settings on many phones, you'll actually get two notifications for every alert. The watch will buzz and light up, but the phone will still beep and vibrate, too. It's extra annoying since it flies in the face of what a smartwatch... more http://dlvr.it/Ryg2Sv

The progress Tooz has been making in the smartglasses space has been mostly kept under wraps, but the company is slowly giving us a deeper look at what it has in store for smartglasses wearers. In the latest update, Tooz and Adidas have revealed footage that shows off what the collaboration looks like in the field. • Don't Miss: Deutsche Telekom Opens Early Access to Tooz Smartglasses via Dev Kit The actual augmented reality footage appears to still be in the "concept design" phase. However, the hardware is complete and we get to see it on an athlete's face as he uses the Adidas Runtastic... more http://dlvr.it/RyfLWw

Ever since the debut of the LiDAR Scanner in the latest batch of Apple's iPhones and iPads, the questions have swirled as to how this would benefit augmented reality interactions. Well, now we have one major new treat that could spur even more adoption and it's called AR Spaces. • Don't Miss: Apple's Clips App Lets You Put Yourself Inside the World of 'The Incredibles 2' The new feature is included in the 3.1 version of the Clips app and allows users to use an iPhone 12 Pro, iPhone 12 Pro Max, and iPad Pro to scan a room and then have fun AR effects applied to the newly mapped environment... more http://dlvr.it/RyZMRt

The augmented reality space is no longer about if but when every company and creator will use some kind of immersive device and software to produce and distribute 3D content. Now, a surprise new contender has entered the AR arena and it's called Campire. • Don't Miss: Looking Glass Teams with Reggie Watts to Auction Holographic NFT Art, Paving Way for Popularizing AR Art You Can Hold The company emerged out of stealth on Tuesday, finally showing off its Campfire AR headset and system in action. Operating from California, the company raised $8 million in funding to fuel its entry into the... more http://dlvr.it/RyYwwY