Weekly Mashup 109: Hyundai's AR Car Manual

Hyundai Makes Owner's Manuals More Interesting with Augmented Reality
Engadget

"Augmented reality showrooms are one thing, but Hyundai using that tech to make learning about your new car more interesting. This week, the automaker announced its an augmented reality owner's manual app for Android and iOS. The Hyundai Virtual Guide plays nice with both smartphones and tablets, offering details on repairs, maintenance and vehicle features." Read More

Find Out If That Beer Is Crap Or Not Using This Augmented Reality App
Gizmodo

"Tech in Asia is reporting on Letsee, a startup in Korea, that just released a smartphone app of the same name that lets you learn more about any beer in front of you using augmented reality. Simply hold up your phone's camera to a bottle or can label, and the on-screen AR display flashes all kind of useful information: the basics, like alcohol percentage and country of origin, plus user review hashtags like #fruity or #damntasty." Read More

Asus Says It's Building an Augmented Reality Headset to Release in 2016
The Verge

"Taiwanese PC manufacturer Asus says it's building an augmented reality device and aims to release it next year. According to a report from CNET, Asus CEO Jerry Shen confirmed the plans during an earnings call on Wednesday, arguing that augmented reality or AR will be more useful than virtual reality. 'You can make a real setting meld together with yourself and the AR portion,' said Shen. 'Internally, we are talking about how to prepare.'" Read More

Getting Punched In Virtual Reality Will Soon Feel Real
Gizmodo

"Punching opponents in virtual reality is as awesome as it sounds, but soon it will also be a double-edged sword. Meet Impacto, an armband that re-creates the experience of actually being punched — without the pain, of course." Read More

WWE Fans Can Now Get Ringside Seats Through Virtual Reality
Fortune

"WWE is creating a new virtual reality channel on Samsung MILK VR that could be help popularize the nascent technology. Now wrestling fans can experience World Wrestling Entertainment action ringside from the comfort of their own homes, thanks to 360-degree video content on Samsung MILK VR." Read More