Nothing compares to watching a 3D movie on an IMAX screen while sitting in a D-Box chair that moves, shakes, and roars with crystal clear sound. It is a fully immersive experience that feels like being inside the movie. Books cannot offer a fully immersive experience. However, augmented reality provides readers with an interactive deep dive into the world of make-believe, where … [Read more...] about AR Books, Augmenting the Digital Reading Experience
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Augmented Reality is Transforming the Publishing World
Image credit: Kotobee Technology has the power to transform and upgrade several industries in life, and publishing is no exception. As GenZ and millennials are heading back to libraries, it can add advancement to the domain, ensuring a seamless experience for both readers and publishers. While there are many technologies that are playing an integral role in its development, … [Read more...] about Augmented Reality is Transforming the Publishing World
Redefining Reading with A-books: Uniting Storytelling and Augmented Reality
We've read old-fashioned printed books, e-books, and then audiobooks. Now, another book format, a-books, is making the news. A-books, short for augmented reality books, are soon to enter the mass-market production phase, thanks to the latest research project undertaken by the University of Surrey. What are A-Books (Augmented Reality Books)? A-books are like e-books but with a … [Read more...] about Redefining Reading with A-books: Uniting Storytelling and Augmented Reality
New Layer Creator Update Takes Augmented Reality Based Interactivity to the Next Level
Layar, the mobile app that has taken reading magazines or newspapers to a whole new level thanks to their incorporation of augmented reality technology, has announced an update for their software. The latest update applies to the Layar Creator tool, which allows users to create images which will exhibit interactive properties once it is tapped on in a mobile device. This opens … [Read more...] about New Layer Creator Update Takes Augmented Reality Based Interactivity to the Next Level
Transparent augmented reality iPad display technology under tests
The various leaks and rumors point out there is something definitely cooking at the Apple camp though the problem is, we do not know for sure what exactly it is. However, a recent revelation from the United States Patent and Trademark Office brings to light some interesting facts that can be an indication of what the future tablets from Apple may be like. For instance, one … [Read more...] about Transparent augmented reality iPad display technology under tests