TeamViewer, a provider of secure remote connectivity solutions, has signed a definitive contract to acquire Ubimax, a provider of wearable computing and AR solutions for frontline workers. TeamViewer hopes that with this acquisition, they can significantly expand their AR and Internet of Things (IoT) and provide industry-specific solutions for enterprise customers.
In a recent press release, Web AR Agency, Aircards have announced the release of 4K-AR, their proprietary technology that enables 4K video streaming within Web-based Augmented Reality experiences. To optimize for Web-based Augmented Reality load times on mobile devices, deploying video content within Web AR has typically restricted the use of 4K quality video due to the associated large file sizes. 4K-AR solves this through adaptive bitrate streaming - similar to how buffering video works on platforms such as YouTube and Netflix.
Rokid, a China based AR glasses manufacturer, announced the second generation of their Rokid Glass model in January. In a recent press release, Rokid shared that the company had finished mass production and was in the preparations for shipping globally.