Tag: AR technology

  • Touchstone Research leverages augmented reality capabilities to enhance market research services

    Touchstone Research leverages augmented reality capabilities to enhance market research services

    By layering computer-generated elements over a real-time image of a user’s surroundings, augmented reality (AR) technology blends the digital with the real world.   AR’s biggest advantage over virtual reality is its accessibility.  From Snapchat to the NFL’s first-down line, AR already has a wide range of applications across industries. It’s no surprise that AR apps…

  • AR’s Impact on Online Shopping

    AR’s Impact on Online Shopping

    In the last year, American consumers returned $360 billion worth of merchandise that was purchased online. Nearly a quarter of consumers returned these items for looking different in person than it looked online. With the help of Augmented Reality, this high return rate is expected to decrease. 61% of shoppers prefer to shop at stores…

  • Youth marketing: 12 Companies Working on AR Technology for Kids

    Youth marketing: 12 Companies Working on AR Technology for Kids

    Kids are always interested in the latest and greatest thing, that’s why they are often the early adopters of new technology. Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality have seen a lot of development recently, and several companies are wisely looking into ways to utilize this technology in a way that’s appealing to kids. What a lot…

  • 8 Augmented Reality Headsets That Have Users and Non-Users Excited

    8 Augmented Reality Headsets That Have Users and Non-Users Excited

    List updated on 9/27/2016 It seems like only yesterday that Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality were nothing more than science fiction; a pipe dream of tech enthusiast which people thought would never pan out. Today, Virtual Reality has reached impressive levels which have shattered the simple dreams of the science fiction era; and Augmented Reality…

  • Infographic: Catching Augmented Reality Fever With Pokémon Go

    Infographic: Catching Augmented Reality Fever With Pokémon Go

    The success of Pokémon Go is undeniable to anyone who has been paying attention this past month since its release on July 6th.  Pokémon Go managed to become the top grossing app on the same day it launched, and shortly after it became the biggest mobile game in US history; beating Candy Crush, Draw Something…

  • Pokémon Go: The Game That Proves Augmented Reality is Here to Stay

    By now I’m sure you’re aware of Pokémon Go, the latest phenomenon that has been cluttering your Facebook, Twitter, or whatever other form of social media you have. On the off chance that you’re one of the people who is not aware of this game, here is a quick breakdown. Pokémon Go is a smartphone…

  • Infographic – VR and AR in Healthcare

    Infographic – VR and AR in Healthcare

    Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality are both being used in a variety of industries, including education, sports, tourism, and even healthcare. The video game industry is projected to earn the highest revenue at $11.6 billion, but the healthcare industry is right behind them with $5.1 billion. VR and AR can be used for a variety…

  • Infographic – Why You’ll Be Wearing Your Next Computer

    Infographic – Why You’ll Be Wearing Your Next Computer

    Virtual Reality is projected to be a $30 billion industry by 2020; Augmented Reality, on the other hand, is expected to reach $90 billion in revenue. These new technologies are similar, but people may be wondering about why AR has such a larger project revenue. This gap is largely attributed to AR’s use in everyday life—with…

  • Infographic – Choosing VR/AR Headsets

    Infographic – Choosing VR/AR Headsets

    Currently, there are a handful of VR devices on the market and only a few AR devices. Before taking the leap and purchasing one of these headsets, one has to consider the reason for purchase. Virtual Reality devices take the user into a new artificial environment where their new reality is completely simulated. At this…

  • Infographic: How VR and AR Will Change the Way We Shop

    Infographic: How VR and AR Will Change the Way We Shop

    Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality have altered the landscape of several industries including: the military, medicine, entertainment, education, and more. Brands such as Land Rover, Boeing, Tommy Hilfiger, The North Face, Lego, and more, are capitalizing on this and have incorporated VR and AR into their business. 66% of consumers say they are interested in…