The next phase of computing does not occur on a laptop computer or a phone. It occurs in the area around you, awaiting the air, waiting for a command from a flick of your hand.
That business discussion? An animation beamed to the table in front of you. The next hit computer game? Blaster fire shot from aliens concealing behind the couch.
It passes a couple of names: increased truth or blended truth (and not to be puzzled with virtual truth). It’s a world where anything can appear in the palm of your hand … well, that is, if you do not mind strapping on some pricey headgear to make it occur.
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Getting real about AR: Magic Leap and the hologram era
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Magic Leap is the latest tech company to launch an augmented reality device to make this world possible with its $2,295 headset. There’s also the $3,000 Microsoft HoloLens. And, as you would expect, Apple is working on something, too.
The hype is ramping up — but marketing footage isn’t always realistic. Check out my latest video (embedded above) where I take a step back to help set a few things straight about the current state of augmented reality, and when the tech will become our everyday reality.Â
Magic Leap is either brilliant or BS: It’s ready to prove its AR gear is real.
I finally tried Magic Leap: And I have mixed (reality) feelings.
