The publicity around Google Glass has brought new attention to the idea of augmented reality (AR), which connotes the idea of overlaying information onto the physical world. These certainly are not the first glasses for doing so, and other products are technically superior. But Google’s size and interest in the field through other initiatives such as project Tango and Ingress are helping to bring new attention to the field. Glass-based displays promise to make it easier to do many things like navigation, fixing things, and recalling details easier. However, this kind of approach is still in its early stages and […]
Is Reality Ready for Augmentation
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