Category: arkit

Amazon’s latest AR shopping tool fills your space with virtual furniture

[ad_1] Amazon’s newest AR shopping tool will let you see furniture and other home decor in your space before you buy it, TechCrunch reports. Coming to the Amazon shopping app for iOS and desktop browsers, “Room Decorator” will let you see multiple items at scale and simultaneously. You’ll be able to store photos of your […]

Sony AR app shows if a new TV will fit your room

[ad_1] Sony thinks it can use technology to address one of the most common hassles with TV shopping: making sure your new set will fit properly. It’s rolling out an Envision TV AR app for Android and iOS that, as the name implies, uses augmented reality to show how Sony sets will look in your […]

‘Pokémon Go’ will let you play with your monster pals ‘soon’

[ad_1] You’ll also be able to see your monster pal follow you on the game’s map. Niantic says each Pokémon has different quirks, which will translate to different behaviors. The closer you get to your favorite Pokémon, the more in-game perks you’ll unlock. For instance, get to the “Ultra Buddy” level, and your virtual pal […]

Leaked screenshots show how Apple’s tracker tags might work

[ad_1] MacRumors “B389” apparently refers to Apple’s rumored tracking tag hardware that will work much like the Bluetooth tags from Tile. By tapping the “Add B389” bar, you’ll be able to tag and track your bicycle, briefcase, keys or any other objects you want to keep safe. The physical tags could be simple white disks […]

Apple could make the iPhone’s NFC more useful at WWDC

[ad_1] This may also lay the groundwork for Apple’s rumored Tile-like tracking tag, although there’s nothing strictly linked to trackers in the leak. This wouldn’t be the only developer-focused addition, of course. Siri would support a host of new intents for third-party apps, such as media controls (for third-party services on the HomePod, perhaps?), search, […]