Chapter 2

Technology Check

Technology in this industry is advancing rapidly, evolving and changing daily. Companies are being highly funded, purchased, merged, and forced to admit defeat. However, many of the ideas and functionalities remain consistent and are rooted in older technologies.

IS ANY OF THIS ACTUALLY NEW? Nothing good ever happens fast. Breakthroughs over the last century have created stepping stones leading toward XR.

THE WORLD IN THE PALM OF YOUR HAND Mobile AR holds great power and has an impressive future. Many people already own a mobile device—the quickest entry point into an augmented experience.

PROJECTION MAPPING Rooted in decades-old technology, projection has gotten smarter. Adding spatially aware video is an approachable ...

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