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Snap Calls It Quits on AR for Enterprise Services (ARES) Unit After 6 Months

Snap is pulling the plug on its AR for Enterprise Services (ARES) unit after just six months. Snap's CEO, Evan Spiegel, explained the move to employees, citing a few reasons.
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OCU and Apple Team Up to Transform Education in Native American Communities with Augmented Reality

Oklahoma City University (OCU) has joined forces with Apple to usher in a new era of education for Native American Tribes in Oklahoma, focusing on Augmented Reality (AR) and other cutting-edge teaching techniques.
AR Experiences

SpaceCatch: Transforming AR Gaming with Crypto Earnings

SpaceCatch is making waves in the gaming world with its innovative approach to Augmented Reality (AR) gaming. Despite being officially announced only a few months ago, SpaceCatch has already garnered an impressive following of over 100,000 enthusiasts eager to explore its unique gaming universe.
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Boeing and Red 6 Pioneer Augmented Reality Training for Fighter Pilots

Using AR technology in pilot training could help Air Forces worldwide deal with the ongoing challenge of recruiting fighter pilots. This innovation can reduce training costs and time, addressing critical shortages in the industry.
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Apple's Pursuit of Augmented Reality: A Patent for AR Windshield Technology

The mystery surrounding Apple's involvement in the automotive industry continues, with speculation ranging from intense car development to complete project abandonment. What's certain is that Apple has been delving into car tech, from the widely used CarPlay to newer, more innovative concepts. Recently, an intriguing patent related to augmented reality (AR) windshield technology was filed with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
AR Experiences

Dublin Unveils Innovative AR Mapping: 'DiscovAR Dublin' Offers Unique City Exploration

Dublin City Council is making waves with its latest tech innovation, unveiling a cutting-edge augmented-reality (AR) mapping feature that offers users an immersive 3D exploration of the city through the Dublin Discovery Trails app.
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Pioneering Surgeon in Jerusalem Utilises Augmented Reality and Robotic Tech for Revolutionary Spinal Procedure

In a historic feat, a team of doctors at Jerusalem's Shaare Zedek Medical Center has accomplished an unprecedented fusion of cutting-edge technology in a complex spinal operation. Dr. Cezar J. Mizrahi, a highly skilled spine neurosurgeon, led this pioneering effort by leveraging innovative augmented reality (AR) and robotic advancements to address a challenging case.
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Andalusia, a National Historic Landmark, Joins Forces with ARtGlass for Innovative Augmented Reality Tours

In a groundbreaking move, the historical Georgia farmstead that once belonged to renowned 20th-century southern Gothic author Flannery O’Connor is teaming up with tech innovator ARtGlass to introduce captivating augmented reality (AR) walking tours for visitors. This National Historic Landmark, now owned by Georgia College & State University (GCSU), served as the creative haven where O’Connor crafted much of her literary legacy.
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ar.rocks is an online technology publication, covering the most important, interesting and inspiring Augmented Reality news, expert insights and projects. We keep our ear to the ground and report on the latest innovations in the XR and AR spaces. Our team of XR/AR enthusiasts, developers and designers contribute to a wide variety of articles, ranging from Augmented Reality experiences and AR-related event coverage to industry insider insights and the latest AR news. The Augmented Reality industry is growing at an exponential rate, so you can count on the team here at ar.rocks to keep you up-to-date on all of the important AR news that affects the industry. We are always open to collaboration and the sharing of expert knowledge. If you have an important press release or news tip that you'd like to share, feel free to reach out and our team will do our best to cover it for you.

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We pride ourselves on being a fast moving, agile and proactive team of writers and content creators. The team's passion for Augmented Reality shines through in their work. Want to learn more? Here's a casual Q&A.

What makes ar.rocks different?

We like to think our personality makes us different. Augmented Reality is, above all, a damn fun industry to be involved in. We're here to boost the eco-system, report on the important stories and heck.. have some fun doing it.

Where are you based?

We're a global team. Digital nomads, if you will.

I have a cool Augmented Reality news story, can you report on it?

Awesome! Send it over. Our brilliant Chief Editor, Emily, will be happy to take a look!

Do you only report on Augmented Reality news?

Mainly - yes. Augmented Reality has such a rich and active community of companies, creators and enthusiasts that we rarely have time to talk about anything other than AR.

How do I get into the AR industry?

You can visit the ar.rocks Jobs Board which features the latest job openings for the AR industry. Take a look around and see if anything looks like a good fit.

Where can I learn more about Augmented Reality?

Great question. We have a great selection of resources available. You should start with our Ultimate Augmented Reality glossary, in which you can dive deep into all of the industry/technical terms you might be unsure about.

Feel free to contact us if you have further questions or if you have tips for a newsworthy story.
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