HOLITION, one of the leading market drivers in augmented reality (AR) is delighted to announce an exclusive collaboration with TATLER magazine. In the September issue the magazine contains an AR jewellery special, featuring multi-million pound rings that readers can ‘try on’, whilst sitting at their computer. All you need is a pair of scissors and a webcam.
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Esquire unveiled its latest use of augmented reality technology and further established its eye for innovation with two unique experiences that extend the magazine well beyond the printed page. It has joined forces with GoldRun to create two interactive adventures using ‘geo-tagging’ technology. For the first time ever, a magazine is using GPS technology to place a virtual image of a cover subject in a remote location. Esquire’s February cover model, Brooklyn Decker, can be ‘found’ in over 700 Barnes & Noble stores across the country.
By Andrew Davison, a digital media and social marketing specialist at Ziggurat Brands, London
Augmented reality for those unaware is enhancing a real life view of something with additional, digitally generated input. Augmented reality in a passive form has been around for some time, with one of its first uses being to project the ‘first down’ lines on television broadcasts of American football. Recent advances in mobile internet technology have turned people’s smartphones into the gateway to this new reality and allowed users to have control over the enhancements. It is this development that has spawned a new wave of software and services.
TACORI, the legendary fine jewellery designer known for exquisite platinum and diamond rings, has partnered with Holition, to create its first augmented reality application in America and the ultimate ‘try it on’ customer experience. The latest development in augmented reality technology is being unveiled during an exclusive three day launch event for the colourful new Tacori 18k925 Collection at the Bloomingdale’s Flagship 59th Street store in New York.