Bose is known as one of the leading companies engaged in the field of audio. However, in the title SXSW 2018, the company was claimed to have developed other hardware, namely in the form of augmented reality (AR) -based glasses.
Despite releasing other devices, as quoted from The Verge, Tuesday (13/3/2018), these glasses remain focused on the audio experience.
Based on the description, glasses can add sound-based information including enriching the real-world viewing experience.
Bose itself was not planning to develop one device only. Companies from the United States is planning to expand the coverage platform called Bose AR to other devices.
Therefore, Bose has released software development kit (SDK) and invested up to US $ 50 million to develop the device with Bose AR. However, as a first step, the new Bose released a pair of glasses that are integrated with the headphones.
The company, based in Framingham, Massachusetts, United States (US) is also called the platform can be embedded in headphones, eyewear, helmets, and other devices.
Later, devices using Bose AR will utilize motion sensors for control and GPS sensors to locate the location.
So, what kind of experience is Bose with this platform? According to the company, the platform can provide information to users while visiting historical sites or information when detecting devices exist at the airport.
Bose also plans to combine visual information with the AR platform, so that users can get audio information from objects it sees.
Keep in mind, considering the platform and device Bose AR is still in development, it took longer before the device is ready to come into the hands of users.
Snaptacle from Snapchat
Eyewear trends as a smart device is the center of a number of technology companies. One of them is shown by Snapchat which released Spectacles last year.
For information, Spectacles is the inaugural hardware of Snap Inc., Snapchat's parent company. This device is a goggle that serves to record video for 10 seconds with 115 degree-angle lens.
However, the market greeting was not so good. Of the 150,000 units sold, according to the source, half of the total users began stopping using Spectacles. They only wear it for four weeks.
The lack of consumer interest in the Spectacles is proof that Snap's step into hardware business is not considered appropriate.
Representative Snap Inc. declined to comment on the sale. Snap itself said it is currently developing Spectacles software update.
Prepare the Spectacles Successor
Nevertheless, Snap reportedly still not give up with his smart glasses, Spectacles. Reported by Phone Arena, Snap is preparing two new Spectacle variants.
One of the Spectacles will slide this year with a number of new features that are not owned by its predecessor.
One of the capabilities of the latest glasses is that it has water resistance. In addition, there is also an increase in feature performance and bug fixes.
For next year, Snap will release glasses with upgrades much better than current products. In addition to the camera will be able to serve 3D images, also has a GPS feature, leather casing and sell for US $ 300.
Like a number of other technology companies, Snapchat will also focus on Augmented Reality (AR). Therefore, the latest Spectacles may have features with AR capabilities.
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