Apple can develop augmented reality glasses
Makradar Technologies / / December 19, 2019
A few months ago, Microsoft unveiled augmented reality glasses HoloLens. The project was warmly received by the audience and immediately fell to the list of the most anticipated gadgets. Experts estimated the complexity of the project at design time: the creation of a full-fledged gadget will take about 3-5 years. The potential of augmented reality seen in Apple: according to rumors, the company is also engaged in the development of these points.
Recently in the network has information that Apple lured to work for him Nick Thompson - Microsoft engineer. As you can guess, Thompson worked previously precisely HoloLens team, where he worked on the development of audio technology for glasses. Apparently, the Apple, he will continue to do the same, although official data yet.
Confidence in the development of new technology and gives one of the last purchases of Apple. In May this year was purchased startup MetaioWho just engaged in development in the field of augmented reality. However, if one of the sources said about Apple's plans to substantially improve its Apple Maps map: hover camera on the building, the user would receive full information about it, including phone numbers and organizations within the plan building.
On the possibility of issuing points hints and buying company PrimeSense in 2013, which is engaged in of 3D-technology (previously created a Kinect for Xbox 360). It is possible that Apple plans to release in the future own glasses specifically for the Apple TV: at the open consoles big "game" the futureAnd in Cupertino do not miss an opportunity to earn some money. In addition, the glasses can be sold, and corporate clients, which Apple will be enough: in addition to the agreement with IBM, the company signed another - with Cisco. The partnership also plans to expand the use of products and Apple software in the corporate sector.
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