Smelling in Virtual Reality Now Possible with ‘Olfactometer’
The latest development in virtual reality (VR) takes immersion up a notch by allowing users to ‘smell’ their virtual stimuli with a specialized ‘odor’ machine.
VR For Disaster Preparedness
The University of South Australia is leveraging virtual reality (VR) tools to equip the youngest citizens of the country with survival skills in an immersive yet safe environment.
The Metaverse: How It Can Be Shaped by UX Designs
Metaverse became a buzzword as Mark Zuckerberg made the announcement that Facebook would be renamed as Meta. All of a sudden, everybody is talking about the Metaverse, and everyone is looking forward to the new era. UX Connections is no exception as we are keen on tech and design. However, we as a UX design agency, would like to place focus on how UX can help in the development of…
Future in Films: 2001 A Space Odyssey
Next in the Future in Films series, we will take a look at Kubrick’s cult classic 2001: A Space Odyssey. What predictions did Stanley Kubrick make back in 1968 that have come true, and which are we yet to achieve?
What On Earth is a Metaverse? – Part III
We have looked into what the metaverse is and who is making it. Now we focus on why it is being made. This final part of the series will detail the possible functions of this new platform and how it could change the way we interact with technology.
Future in Films: Iron Man
In the Future in Films series, we will focus on the tech we see in popular films and whether this is available in the real world. Our first instalment will put Iron Man in the spotlight as we look at Tony Stark’s impressive array of high-tech assistants that aid him in running his uber successful weapons business, Stark Industries.
Typealike: From Gestures to Commands
VR is changing the way we interact with technology every day. Researchers at the University of Waterloo are developing a method to extract commands from hand gestures.
What On Earth is a Metaverse? – Part II
After reviewing the history that has brought us to the age of the Metaverse, we are going to take a look at those who are developing the software that will bring this revolutionary dimension to life.
What On Earth is a Metaverse? – Part I
A word that is permeating the social consciousness with a loose definition, few who truly understand and some seemingly bizarre possibilities: what on earth is a metaverse?
Sitting Down into The Future with Cooler Master’s Innovative Gaming Station
With its form resembling an alien space capsule, Cooler Master’s Orb X promises a full immersion into the videogame dimension.
A New Skin for New Realities
Scientists have developed a responsive artificial skin that provides haptic feedback and could be implemented in a range of applications such as medical rehabilitation and virtual reality.
Snap Specs Introducing Real-Time AR
Following the yesterday’s Snap Partner Summit, the imminent release of the fourth generation Spectacles will add a new, exciting feature to the glasses that launches them into a separate and rapidly growing market; augmented reality.
Audi Switches to the EV Lane at Auto Shanghai 2021
The German automaker’s E-Tron fleet is charging into the EV market later this year.
Your Home Becomes A Museum
“Augmented reality really democratizes the way people can experience art — you can enjoy the works over and over again but also within entirely new worlds changing and shaping the meaning and how one might respond to these sculptures.” – Ahmad Swaid.
Snapchat Gets Creative with City Painter
Snapchat continues to bring AR features to users and with the release of City Painter users can guarantee to get London’s streets blitzed with virtual painting.
Augmented Reality in the Aerospace Industry: Setting Key Trends
Augmented reality (AR) is offering phenomenal opportunities where users can communicate with visually impressive overlays, merging the real world with digital data. The technology is tipped to disrupt the aerospace industry.
The New HUD: Heads Up Dogs
The US army has revealed testing of augmented reality goggles designed for military dogs.
Facebook AR Glasses Make ‘Superhuman’ Hearing Possible
Research science arm of Facebook is developing AR glasses that produce sounds ‘perceptually indistinguishable from reality’ and grant ‘perceptual superpowers’
Interesting Uses of Augmented Reality in Industries
Augmented reality is a cutting-edge technology that is offering users amazing opportunities and digitally enhanced possibilities across different industries.
8 Innovative Augmented Reality Features For Fashion And Beauty Shoppers
Augmented reality (AR) has become a powerful tool for retailers. The technology can be used by brands to boost sales and enhance the shopping experience for customers.
Augmented Reality Apps Keeping Users Busy During Covid-19 Lockdown
Augmented Reality (AR) has been dominating user experience (UX) and with the COVID-19 pandemic, many people have been turning to AR apps to help pass their time.
How L’Oreal Uses Machine Learning and Augmented Reality To Disrupt The Beauty Industry
Anyone who has shopped for beauty products knows it’s not an easy task – the market consists of an unlimited amount of brands, all which promise great results.
The Benefits of Augmented Reality in Education
Augmented Reality can be a positive influence, grabbing student’s attention with its combinations of technological creativeness.
How Augmented Reality Relies on User Experience
Augmented Reality is slowly overtaking virtual reality. It’s set to dominate the technological world and user experience is where it starts.
Mojo Vision Wants to Add Augmented Reality to Contact Lenses
The startup promises to build the world’s first smart contact lens
How Tech is Transforming the Beauty Industry
AI and AR are revolutionising an industry that once relied on experimentation