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Pioneer unveils new augmented reality heads-up-display that can enhance driving and give consumers a chance to test drive digital vehicles

Stephen Vagus
Consumer Electronics Show

The Consumer Electronics Show is in full swing and augmented reality is getting a lot of attention. Several technology developers have been showing off their latest products at the event, some of which are claimed to be taking augmented reality to a new level. Pioneer, a developer of mobile AR applications, has unveiled a new heads-up-display (HUD) system that uses the technology to help people test drive vehicles digitally. The system is scheduled to debut in Japan within the next few months. Tentatively dubbed AR Display, the HUD sends consumers…

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The future of health care may be in the hands of augmented reality and NFC technology

L. Green
Augmented Reality Video4

Ergonomidesign, a leading design consultancy firm, has revealed what the future of health care system may look like. A team of researchers from the firm have created a new system that combines the emerging trends in technology, life and health science, and social networking. Much of the system makes use of augmented reality technology to handle high detail displays of information. The physical aspects of the system use NFC technology as a way to enable quick communications between patients and health care professionals. To see the firm’s creation, it looks…

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Gravity Jack combines QR codes with augmented reality to make some of the first QAR codes in the world

Stephen Vagus
QAR Code Browser

As the world of mobile technology grows more advanced, many are beginning to question the usefulness of QR codes when augmented reality seems to be a more intuitive response for businesses looking to connect with tech-savvy consumers. Some claim that QR codes are dying off before they have really had a chance to shine, while others argue that the codes are just now beginning to hit their stride. The truth of the matter may lie somewhere in between, as QR codes and augmented reality pair well together. When the two…

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