Tag Archives: Augmented Reality

Google maps aims to let you walk the North Downs – without leaving your sofa

Posted on March 11, 2016 by Luigi Cappel

Some of the most beautiful walks in England and Wales will be appearing on Google Street View from 17 March Sourced through Scoop.it from: http://www.theguardian.com Imagine where new technology could take this. For example, imagine being in a gym on … Continue reading →

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Augmented-reality game Ingress arrives on Android Wear watches – CNET

Posted on March 2, 2015 by Luigi Cappel

Why are sometimes the easiest and obvious things so hard to get over the line? Continue reading →

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18 Google Maps Tricks You Need to Try

Posted on February 27, 2015 by Luigi Cappel

Making your own map is so easy today. I made one in about a minute following the link on this story, showing how to walk from the Auckland CBD to the Cricket World Cup match at Eden Park between Australia and New Zealand, complete with cafes along the way. Continue reading →

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13 things I’d like in a Tour App. Opinion: Time travel? Yeah, there’s an app for that – MarketWatch

Posted on February 12, 2015 by Luigi Cappel

A new app recreates the history of iconic tourist sites, complete with interactive 3D maps, music and narration on your smartphone. Therese Poletti reports. Source: http://www.marketwatch.com I don’t know what these guys are going to add exactly, from the story, … Continue reading →

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RideOn AR ski goggles to take on Oakley and the gang – Wearable

Posted on January 22, 2015 by Luigi Cappel

RideOn is set to take on the likes of Recon and Oakley with a pair of augmented reality goggles designed for tech-loving ski and snowboard enthusiasts. Source: http://www.wareable.com I’m not sure if this would provide the features that I particularly … Continue reading →

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Location services: How GPS delivery is changing shopping – BBC News

Posted on December 25, 2014 by Luigi Cappel

How do you guarantee fast, accurate and reliable deliveries – whether it’s pizza or a Christmas gift? Use your smartphone and GPS technology. Source: http://www.bbc.com This is so true and will represent some interesting new business models. I came up … Continue reading →

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App Shopper: Tel Aviv Travel Guide – Augmented Reality with Street and Transport Map 100% Offline – Tourist Advisor for your trip to the city (Travel)

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Luigi Cappel

Mac Apps, Mac App Store, iPad, iPhone and iPod touch app store listings, news, and price drops Source: appshopper.com If you know me, you know I’m into AR and I’m always looking for ways to use it in mobile apps. … Continue reading →

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Top 5 Augmented Reality Mobile Apps | Application development Blog from Appsdevelopers, leading Mobile App CompanyApplication development Blog from Appsdevelopers, leading Mobile App Company

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Luigi Cappel

Apps Developers is a leading Mobile Application Development Company with offices in Melbourne, Silicon Valley & London. Source: http://www.appsdevelopers.com.au I’ve always been a big fan of Augmented Reality and have been involved in a few firsts in that industry. I’m … Continue reading →

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How Virtual Reality Meets Real Life Learning With Mobile Games

Posted on September 19, 2014 by Luigi Cappel

Games played on mobile devices allow teachers to leverage all the information on the internet along with the lived experiences of people in real life. Source: blogs.kqed.org 10 Location Based Games that get students (of all ages and persuasions out … Continue reading →

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7 Cool things that airlines could do with Google Glass that would add value

Posted on April 15, 2014 by Luigi Cappel

See on Scoop.it – Location Is Everywhere Ever heard of an airline staff receiving and checking in a passenger at the counter using cutting-edge technology like Google Glass or a smartwatch? Yes, this is now a reality. The facility is … Continue reading →

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