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Layar’s augmented reality to go 3D in November [Videos]

The now famed Layar announced yesterday that it’s planning a major addition to their augmented reality platform: an ability to view 3D objects, animation and place 3D tags on buildings, etc. The addition is scheduled to be released in November, allowing 500+ developers to play with it through API.

Looks like Layar is going to keep their lead in the field; from their press release:

Layar 3D makes use of OpenGL, the accelerometer, the GPS and the compass of the phone. Developers can place 3D objects in their content layers based on coordinates. Objects can be optimized in size and orientation to create an immersive and realistic experience. The 3D capabilities support live downloading and rendering of 3D objects. Actions such as “open link” or “play music” can be assigned to 3D objects. [ Press release ]

Looking forward to early results from the minds of their developers.

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Today we’re launching a special page to store past and present predictions regarding future technology developments. At the moment all are in the area of augmented reality. Below is a list of new predictions; the complete list can be found on the new Predictions page . The page can also be accessed through its link in Think Artificial’s header-menu.

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First augmented reality application makes it to the iPhone App Store

The application was smuggled in through an update; an addition to the Metro Paris Subway app by French company Presselite. ReadWriteWeb and Fast Company wrote good coverage of the event. The question is whether Apple will remove the application as AR apps were not to be allowed ...

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