Weekly Mashup 39

Microsoft AR glasses might not be ready just yet

‘Project Fortaleza’ has apparently been put on hold due to patenting issues. Though Microsoft has never confirmed or denied that the wearable tech exists, it is thought the device is intended as a peripheral for Xbox One.

Google Glass goes on sale in UK for £1,000

The AR glasses are finally on sale outside the USA, available through Google’s Glass Explorer programme, and over-18s can purchase a prototype version of the wearable tech for £1,000.

Excellent Google Glass apps that put out fires and make running fun

Here are seven of the best apps for Glass, including one which helps deaf people by turning speech into on-screen captions; another which lets you race virtual people while out running, and one which gives firemen building floorplans.

Fashionable Diane von Furstenberg specs and shades for Google Glass now on sale

The DVF Made for Glass collection is available exclusively through Net-A-Porter and Google, for around $1,800 a piece, including the Glass.

The transformative ideas about to hit the video gaming industry

New trends in computer gaming include the automatic generation of complex surroundings; asymmetrical play; seamless multiplayer functionality, and the blurring of the designer and player roles.

The wristband that measures your sun exposure throughout the day

JUNE is the pretty wearable tech that measures sun exposure, communicates with your smartphone, and sends you advice on how to protect yourself from the sun.

IN THE NEWS

How Blippar will make Art Everywhere US interactive

Street-level displays such as bus shelters will be made blippable at the Art Everywhere festival in the USA. People will be able to blipp art to unlock a wealth of information.

How AR has augmented the beauty industry

The beauty industry has turned to augmented reality to enable consumers to virtually try on make-up before buying it. Blippar has done campaigns such as these for Bobbi Brown and Maybelline.