Weekest Links 5/5 – 5/13

There’s…something on the…week! 

Back “Clandestine Anomaly” on Kickstarter

We always like to highlight incredible work built on our software, which is why we’re thrilled to tell you about this awesome project from Winnipeg-based Zenfri, “Clandestine Anomaly”. This will be the first mobile game that utilizes vision-based augmented reality, GPS, and actual real-world elements. Check out their video on Kickstarter and help support the launch of this amazing augmented reality game!

metaio | junaio 

Seeing things differently: are brands missing the boat with Augmented Reality? [The Drum]

Developer Sander Veenhof merges 3-D printing with Augmented Reality in the Ultimarker [blog]

Ever play Jenga? Ever play Jenga….on Augmented Reality? [JengAR video]

Cronovizor: The AR Time Viewing Machine (powered by Junaio) [video]

Nimlok utilizes Metaio software to visualize custom exhibits in 3-D [whitepaper]

Toshiba & Concepteers Augment Living Rooms [blog]

re:publica 2013: Europe’s biggest digital conference [blog]

Working for Metaio: Alexander Oser [blog]

In the hotseat: Augmented Reality user experience design Q&A [NGRAIN blog]

Augmented Reality in education [blog]

there are things that are happening

APX Labs mods Epson Moverio BT-100, adds camera mic and motion sensors for improved AR [Endgadget]

Google Glass: this isn’t and never will be a consumer device [VentureBeat]

Yahoo experimenting with Google Glass, says CEO Mayer [CNET]

Google Glass Augmented Reality Apps are a possibility [Ubergizmo]

events

Registration is open for the Augmented World Expo, June 4-5 (formerly ARE). Use code AWE3META to get a special discount, courtesy of Metaio. Come see Metaio deliver unmatched insight on the industry along with the latest and greatest of AR demos, including the brand-new AREngine! [registration]

Meet Metaio at the Augmented Reality Summit, June 20th in London [event site]

Interested in speaking, sponsoring or attending InsideAR, the most exciting event in the augmented reality industry? Contact us! [event site]

pick of the week: Oculus VR used to simulate death by guillotine 

Just a little off the top. S’il vous plaît.

Weekest Links 4/29 – 5/4

We live in an augmented world. 

Metaio is very happy to announce the start of the Metaio International Augmented Reality Developer Contests, with 4 separate categories open for competition. Design incredible content; launch the best AR Game yet; build an app that solves a real-world problem; or try your hand at Junaio and publish the most “popular” channel.

Grand prize is a trip to Munich this fall for the annual InsideAR augmented reality conference where you will present your entry to some of the world’s most renowned technology visionaries and professionals. Good luck, and submit your intent to compete today!

http://dev.metaio.com/contests

 

there are things that are happening

The Noun Project announces contest to design universal symbol for Augmented Reality [The Noun Project]

Microsoft Illumiroom could one day bring AR home [Mobile Commerce Press]

Augmented Reality: Blackhat exploits for Google Glass [Wired: Beyond the Beyond]

Is Google Glass Cool? [Forbes]

Shine starting to wear off for Google Glass? [New York Times Bits Blog]

When will Smartglasses and other wearable tech hit the mainstream? [Scientific American]

events

Registration is open for the Augmented World Expo, June 4-5 (formerly ARE). Use code AWE3META to get a special discount, courtesy of Metaio. Come see Metaio deliver unmatched insight on the industry along with the latest and greatest of AR demos, including the brand-new AREngine! [registration]

Meet Metaio at the Augmented Reality Summit, June 20th in London [event site]

Interested in speaking, sponsoring or attending InsideAR, the most exciting event in the augmented reality industry? Contact us! [event site]

 

 

pick of the week: “White Mean Wearing Google Glass” Tumblr. 

I’m not entirely sure what this really says about the future of wearable computing, but it’s certainly a talking point. It also highly amusing to see techworld celebrities like Pete Cashmore (below) and Joshua Topolsky sporting the famous glasses in glamour-shot-like glory. I can’t decide whether we’re going to look back on these with awe or ridicule. Think Game Boy vs. 80′s cellphone. Mix in that it’s turning into a fashion statement and there’s a high probability it will be the latter. I’m hoping for the best.

http://whitemenwearinggoogleglass.tumblr.com/

 

Weekest Links 4/22 – 4/28

AR you going to San Francisco? 

 

Metaio’s Matthias Greiner gets excited about AR at FMX 2013 

metaio | junaio recap

Taking the temperature of European Technology [Financial News]

Avangate accelerates cloud commerce across any channel [press release]

Vuzix’s Augmetned Reality glasses feature all-digital design [press release]

Metaio is hiring for Munich, San Francisco, and now Dallas! [jobs]

 

there are things that are happening

In Google’s Ingress augmented reality game, a ceasefire at MIT and a memorial to slain police office Sean Collier [Boston.com]

Smart Glasses will fail without Augmented Reality [Information Age]

Sci-Fi greats take a whack at Google Glass [Bruce Sterling] [William Gibson] 

Google Glass could spur wearable tech boom [Washington Post] 

Epson talks taking on Google Glass with MOVERIO BT-100 display glasses [Slashgear]

A Google Glass rival emerges from an upstart in Japan [GigaOM]

Google Earth integrates Leap Motion controllers [Wired: Beyond the Beyond]

Google Glass for everybody a year-ish away [CNET]

Google patent deals with Virtual Reality GPS Navigation [engadget]

 

webinars

Upcoming webinar: Advanced Session for Metaio SDK – Unity

Ready for a deep-dive into developing incredible augmented reality experiences with the Metaio SDK while working in a Unity environment? Don’t miss this week’s development webinar. [Sign Up!]

 

events

Registration is open for the Augmented World Expo, June 4-5 (formerly ARE). Use code AWE3META to get a special discount, courtesy of Metaio. Come see Metaio deliver unmatched insight on the industry along with the latest and greatest of AR demos, including the brand-new AREngine! [registration]

Meet Metaio at the Augmented Reality Summit, June 20th in London [event site]

Interested in speaking, sponsoring or attending InsideAR, the most exciting event in the augmented reality industry? Contact us! [event site]

 

pick of the week: the future of wearable technology | PBS off book

Interesting short film on the future of things like Google Glass, brought to you by some of the foremost scientists and engineers.

Weekest Links 4/15/13 – 4/21/13

Everybody’s working for the weekest. 

Metaio opens office in Dallas, TX to ramp augmented reality hardware R&D [press release]

metaio | junaio recap

Metaio predicts augmented reality chips in devices by end of 2013 [GigaOM]

Junaio transforms China Cultural Monthly [blog]

Check out Metaio’s all-new industrial augmented reality solutions and software page [website]

New report names Metaio as “top firm to watch for AR” [report]

Metaio is hiring for Munich, San Francisco, and now Dallas! [jobs]

 

there are things that are happening

A settlement between Google and the European Union takes shape [The Economist]

Augmented Reality: Google Glass Contractual Restrictions [Wired]

Editor’s Letter: Google Glass Gone Wild [Endgadget]

New Augmented Reality system developed by Fujitsu Labs [QRCodePress]

8 Best Augmented Reality headsets in the world [TechRadar]

The Not-s0-hidden agenda behind Google Gladd [SeekingAlpha]

 

webinars

Upcoming webinar: Fundamentals of Metaio SDK- Unity Plugin [Sign Up!]

 

events

Registration is open for the Augmented World Expo, June 4-5 (formerly ARE). Use code AWE3META to get a special discount, courtesy of Metaio [registration]

Meet Metaio at the Augmented Reality Summit, June 20th in London [event site]

Interested in speaking, sponsoring or attending InsideAR, the most exciting event in the augmented reality industry? Contact us! [event site]

 

pick of the week: Oblivion

You’ve probably already seen the trailer, but we’re just tickled to see yet another Tom Cruise movie that features egregious exposure of CGI Augmented Reality.

Weekest Links 4/08/13 – 4/14/13

I don’t want to Week, I just want to bang on the drum all day. 

Sony announces Invizimals will ship with Augmented Reality on the PS Vita

metaio | junaio recap

Pixories brings your memories alive [blog]

Start your coin collection with Junaio [blog]

Metaio is hiring all over the place- check out our available positions on our website [careers]

Metaio’s interns love their experiences- check out this testimony [blog]

there are things that are happening

Augmented Reality Poised to Disrupt an Extremely Competitive Chip Sector [Seeking Alpha]

Would you let China Augment Your Reality? [Washington Post]

Caterina Fake’s Augmented Reality: Content before Gizmos [Forbes]

Why the sudden rush to bring Google Glass to market? [Forbes]

Will Augmented Reality drive Apple Stock? [Daily Finance]

Vuzix leads the drive for Augmented Reality standards and compelling content [press release]

webinars

Upcoming webinar: Advanced Session for the Metaio SDK – Android [Sign Up!]

events

InsideAR, the most exciting augmented reality event in the world, will be October 10-11 this year. Not familiar? Check out some photos from last year!  [event site]

Ever wonder what Metaio gets up to On The Road? [photo album]

Registration is open for the Augmented World Expo, June 4-5 (formerly ARE). Get in with Early Bird discounts before it’s too late! [registration] (If you read this after April 9, use code AWE3META to get a special discount)

Want to meet Metaio? Make sure to check out our Events page as we update it through the year [events site]

pick of the week: the internet of 1995

Recorded nearly 10 years ago, right here in San Francisco. Fascinating as it is cringe-worthy.

The Return of “Weekest Links”

The rumors of my death have been greatly exaggerated. 

Yeti CGI showcasing Augmented Reality game prototype built with Metaio SDK  at the 2013 Game Developer’s Conference

Hello again! Though we haven’t had a Weekest links since (shhh) November 2012, Spring can be a fresh start for everyone. We’ll renew our regular Monday schedule starting next week and on- until then, check out the list below and don’t forget to subscribe!

metaio | junaio recap

Metaio shows off awesome Augmented Reality at GDC 2013, TweakTown [video]

Metaio Augmented Reality Interview @ the ARM booth, 2013 Game Developer’s Conference, featuring @traklord [video]

ARM exhibits Metaio Augmented Reality Product at GDC 2013, featuring @twitt_AR [video]

A Sneak Peak at HP Support’s Augmented Reality App (powered by the Metaio SDK) [video]

“Augmented Reality: What do businesses need to know?”, NetworkWorld [article] 

10 Augmented Reality technologies you should know about [slideshow]

SmarTech Publishing Report Says Google Glass Heralds a New Era For The Augmented Reality Business [press release]

Metaio to participate in annual European Satellite Navigation Competition [press release]

Our former intern Sebastian tells us how awesome we are [blog post]

Slanted Magazine, a fully augmented edition powered by Junaio [blog post]

webinars

Even though we have extensive documentation for all of our augmented reality software, we thought it was important to give developers, both experienced and new to our platform, the ability to get in-depth explanations on certain topics in the form of weekly webinars. You can sign up for the next Webinar, an advanced SDK session for iOS developers, right here on our dev portal (http://dev.metaio.com), along with recorded versions of all the other sessions, with topics like Content Creation, Intro to SDK, Intro to Junaio, Intro to Creator and more.

events

Next week is Aumenta.me 2013- the annual meeting point in Spain for the exchange of ideas, experiences, projects and developments of Augmented Reality in Education. Taking place April 20th in Valencia, Spain, it will showcase the best educational AR experiences, including workshops and seminar sessions. Learn more here: [event site]

Dates announced for InsideAR 2013, the most exciting augmented reality conference in the world [event site]

If you missed them, photos from the 2013 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona [album]

Registration is open for the Augmented World Expo, June 4-5 (formerly ARE). Get in with Early Bird discounts before it’s too late! [registration] (If you read this after April 9, use code AWE3META to get a special discount)

Join us at the annual AR Summit in London, June 20th [event site]

To follow Metaio on the road, make sure to check out our Events page as we update it through the year [events site]

pick of the week: April Fools 

Out of all the 4/01/13 shenanigans, these were some of our favorites: 

Guardian launches Augmented Reality specs to offer immersive liberal insight [article]

Google launches GMail Blue [video]

Nokia turns up the heat with its first microwave oven [article]

Improv Everywhere: Reverse Times Square

Not entirely sure what’s happening here, but it sure seems “augmented”….

Give Thanks for Weekest Links

This is what makes us week. 

I’m afraid I can’t let you do that, Dave.

 

metaio | junaio recap

IKEA Awarded Best Augmented Reality App of 2013 [article]

The folks over at SCARLET are doing some great education work with Junaio and Augmented Reality- learn more at their blog

A “neu” app review for Junaio from Smartphone Mania [article]

Great Android App Review of Junaio from AppEggs [article]

The University of Southern California has launched a great print media campaign featuring Junaio to activate and augment their USC Dornsife Magazine [video]

Blast from the past: controlling an augmented reality robotic arm with gesture-based interactions [video]

 

there are things that are happening

Ray Kurzweil predicts that “brains will move to the cloud” at DEMO conference. Wacky. [video]

Orbotix releases Sphero and lets you play with Augmented Reality beavers. Seriously. [video]

 

but let’s be serious- the internet really only cares that Google did something

Google releases “Ingress” an Augmented Reality / Alternate Reality MMORPG to a private beta. Yes, all of our emails are on that list, and so should yours be.

 

 

Happy Thanksgiving and/or enjoy the rest of your week!

-Trak

Two More Weeks of Weekest Links

I bet you thought week be gone ’til November, didn’t you? 

 

metaio | junaio recap

Metaio upgrades augmented reality Creator tool for Design, Publishing industries [press release] [video]

Last chance for the 10% Halloween sale on the Metaio SDK and Metaio Creator! [store]

2013 IKEA Catalog App the most downloaded branded app from the Apple App Store [report]

App lets you preview IKEA furniture in your house [article]

Augmented Reality Market Comes To Life [article]

Letter from Metaio CEO Thomas Alt [blog]

Working for Metaio: Amanda Le [blog]

Augmented Reality for Education from SCARLET [blog]

Junaio is the cherry on top of Tazasproject [blog]

RE’FLEKT makes augmented reality work for students [blog]

What’s going on in Augmented Reality in 2012? [article]

Mark Billinghurst from HITLab New Zealand showcases some Junaio examples [video]

Experience the new Ford Figo with Junaio [video]

 

there are things that are happening

Congratulations to the HITLab team for securing a new software research grant [article]

 

pick of the week: Marco Tempest distinguishes technology from magic

He says some interesting things about playing cards, but it’s really just distracting you from the fact that he’s in league with the devil.

Just kidding. We love this guy.

Weekest Links 10/15 – 10/22

We’re doing what week can. 

metaio | junaio recap

Metaio Scales Augmented Reality, Releases New Research And Technology To Community [press release] [blog post]

Metaio’s New SDK Allows SLAM Mapping From 1,000 Feet (see picture above) [article]

Metaio Opens Up Augmented Reality Tools to Non-Developers [article]

Metaio unveils programming language for building augmented guide apps [article]

(Coverage from InsideAR 2012) Scaling the Metaio City! [article]

Metaio announces new SDK to enable AR on anything, anywhere [article]

Photo Finish for Junaio Augmented Reality & Concepteers [blog post]

Experience the new Ford Figo with Junaio App [video]

upcoming events

Metaio will deliver the keynote at this year’s M3 Conference – Columbus, OH Oct 25-26 [event site]

Metaio will present at the 2012 Constellation Research Connected Enterprise – Orange County, CA [event site]

there are things that are happening

Augmented Reality Glasses: What’s (Literally) On The Horizon [article]

Yihaodian, Chinese E-Grocer, To Open Augmented Reality Markets Where Users Shop With Phones [article]

pick of the week: klangkarussell, “sonnentanz”

I discovered this little gem while I was in Munich. Enjoy.

insideAR 2012 Weekest Links

Not a single dollar short. 

Two days; 500 attendees; 20 speaking sessions; standing-room-only workshops; brand-new products; exciting demos. If you missed this year’s insideAR Augmented Reality conference, fret not- we’ve got all the updates, announcements and media coming directly to you. Stay tuned for the long form, but in the meantime check out this list of everything you need to catch up.

insideAR 2012 in Links 

Metaio launches new Developer Hub, all-in-one resource for product documentation, support, updates, tutorials- everything [portal]

insideAR teaser trailer- the best of the best [video]

Thanks to our Media Partner Ubergizmo for the great write-up: insideAR Augmented Reality Conference, Oct 1-2, Munich [article]

“Augmented Reality Apps Draw Interest”, IDG News [article]

insideAR 2012 speaker Christine Perey wrote a wonderful post about her experience at the event [post] And here’s her fascinating presentation, “Open and Interoperable AR” [video]

We promised the latest in wearable computing; our partner Vuzix was happy to oblige [press release]

Sneak peak: Metaio Presents the newly redesigned Creator 2.0, the only tool that lets you create AR experiences in less than 5 minutes without a single line of code [video] (courtesy of Javier Campos of eDiamSistemas) (update: video actually taken by Rainer Lonau of Augmented Minds, but Javier tweeted it!)

insideAR 2012 Interview: Speaker Larissa Laternser [video]

insideAR 2012 Interview: Metaio VP Daniel Gelder [video]

Coming up: announcements and releases from insideAR