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| Layar app for Google Glass takes the wearable to the next level [VIDEO] Posted: 22 Mar 2014 02:14 PM PDT
When Google first introduced Android Wear early last week — their all new version of Android custom built for wearable devices — our first thought was, “What was to become of Google Glass?” For those unaware, Google Glass runs an OS different from Android Wear, based on Ice Cream Sandwich and utilizing a custom Android launcher. But today, a new application from the folks at Layar are reminding us of, not only Google Glass’s true potential, but how the wearable differentiates itself from the plethora of smartwatches set to launch this year. Two words: augmented reality. Layar, who you might remember from the early days of Android, is back again, this time with a new augmented reality app for Google Glass. The app, which adds an AR layer to the Google Glass, is capable of displaying everything scanning magazines for to display video ads, to the location of apartment listings or other relevant information — all from Google Glass.
Operation is fairly simple. Once the app is installed (via sideloading), the user speaks the command, “Okay Glass, scan this,” and Glass will begin scanning images in the real world. Once a print ad or poster is recognized, Layar will begin displaying relevant information — everything from videos to slideshows. When it comes to displaying AR things like apartment listings, Layar’s “Geo Layers” shows the user real-time information when looking at points of interest. It’s rather intuitive and for now, is only the beginning. A video demo of the app can be found via the YouTube video below. Because this is a full fledged Google Glass application, and not using the standard Mirror API like official apps, it will need to be sideloaded onto Glass. Layar was kind enough to provide, not only a download link, but full instructions on installing via the links below. Enjoy.
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| Sense 6.0 leaked and ported the HTC One, gets quickly taken down Posted: 22 Mar 2014 10:53 AM PDT
We’re less than 3 days away from the official reveal of the all new HTC One 2014 and if you’re anything like us, you’re already moist just thinking about the new software features set to be introduced in Sense 6.0. But before HTC could even do the honors of debuting Sense 6.0 on the all new HTC One, some users on XDA are leaking out all the goods (as they so often do). The leaked Sense 6.0 ROM, which has been successfully ported to the original HTC One, is said to be running great. According to the developer — which released the ROM early because of other leaks — the only issues with the ROM are the new motion gestures which aren’t working due to an incompatible kernel. Well, that and Zoe captures. The good news? Both of these features should be working perfectly in a more final build scheduled to leak on the 25th (the day the One 2014 is revealed and probably available). If you’re looking to try this on your HTC One (2013), unfortunately it looks like HTC was too quick to respond and the ROM has already been removed on XDA. Of course there are always mirrors, and with a little searching, you should be able to find it with no problem. |
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