Adobe Aero is an iOS app that takes artwork from Photoshop or Illustrator and adds it to an augmented reality space. The app, which launched November 4, requires no code, uses simple tools to integrate graphics with the feed from the device's camera. It's available as a free download from the App Store.

In order to bring its long-rumored augmented reality headset to life, Apple has reportedly teamed up with games publisher Valve, according to the most recent rumors. The news follows other rumors linking Apple with third-party firms. Provided all goes to plan, the AR/VR headset may go on sale in late 2020.

Snapchat is putting the AR in art. A new tool called 3D Paint allows users to create augmented reality doodles directly from the Snapchat app. Snapchat 3D Paint allows users to create their own face filters with the selfie camera, or add doodles to the world using the rear-facing camera.

Earlier this week, rumors emerged about a potential Apple augmented reality headset in the works, but now a new patent is hinting at a Samsung AR headset too. The design patent shows a headset with two displays and cable that could be used for data transfer or to charge the device.

It seems as though Google's attempt at building a virtual reality platform may be over for now. The company has announced that the new Google Pixel 4 will not support the Google Daydream virtual reality platform. It has also discontinued sales of the Google Daydream View headset.

Microsoft’s latest patent is for a virtual reality floor mat and there are indications that it could be paired with a gaming console like the Xbox. Plus, the mat seems to offer more than just helping VR gamers stay within their play space, with features like haptic feedback.

Facebook announced a new accessory that's designed to elevate your VR experience if you own the Quest. While Oculus Quest was previously limited to its own separate catalog of standalone VR titles, the new Oculus Link cable and software update will allow Quest to play titles designed for Oculus Rift S.

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HTC wants to make VR a bit more social with its latest Vive Cosmos headset. Featuring an inventive flip-up mechanism and built-in sensors, the Cosmos goes a long way toward making VR more convenient for use in your home. But does this $699 do enough to convince people to jump into VR for the first time?

On today’s DT Live, we take a look at the biggest trending stories in tech, including Google Assistant’s new assignable reminders, British Airways’ plans to test virtual reality headsets for first-class passengers, Sega's announcement of the Genesis Mini, and DARPA’s new robotics challenge.

First-class passengers on British Airways will soon get even more perks when the airline begins testing a new virtual headset. For the rest of the year, first-class customers on select international flights can watch in-flight entertainment through custom VR headsets for the eight-hour flight duration.

Hello Games will be releasing the next major update for No Man's Sky, called Beyond, on August 14. The update includes a new multiplayer experience as well as virtual reality support on PlayStation 4 and PC. The update is free to all existing players on PS4 , PC, and Xbox One.

HTC wants to make it easierto find and enjoy virtual reality experiences -- including apps and games -- by launching an all-access monthly subscription streaming service called Viveport Streaming. Priced at $13 a month, the service gives you access to a library of more than 2,000 titles made for VR.

Facebook talked a couple of years ago about creating technology that lets you type with your mind. Aimed primarily at patients with speech loss due to paralysis or some other chronic condition, the company recently offered an update on how its ambitious project is progressing.

Virtual reality has come into its own in recent years, and you no longer have to spend $500 to get a good VR headset. Our favorite budget-friendly unit, the Oculus Go, is now on sale for even cheaper. If you're looking for an affordable way to get into VR, then read on.

On this episode of Digital Trends Live, host Greg Nibler is joined by DT senior writer Parker Hall to discuss the biggest trending stories in tech, including the Justice Department’s antitrust review of big tech, UPS goes drone, the original Apollo 11 tapes found, SpaceX’s Falcon 9 launch, and much more.

The HTC Vive Cosmos headset is a premium VR device equipped with a modular design and ease-of-use when setting up. Here is everything we know about the headset, including its cameras and controllers. A final price point and release date have not yet been revealed, but it will be out in 2019.

Struggle to get to sleep at night? Researchers in the Exertion Games Lab at Australia’s RMIT University have been experimenting with ways to combine a person’s brain activity with virtual reality headsets to create a kind of VR lullaby machine. Here's how it works -- and what's next.

Reports have surfaced over the last few months that Apple was working on a pair of augmented reality glasses, but a new report from DigiTimes suggests that instead Apple may have canceled, or at least temporarily suspended, the project. It's now unclear when, or if, Apple will launch AR glasses.

If you're looking to step in to the virtual realm, Walmart is running a great deal on the Oculus Go VR headset. Whether you buy 32GB or 64GB of internal storage, you'll get a $30 gift card with your purchase. The Oculus Go is a great entry-level VR headset, and gives you content from over 1,000 apps.

HTC released its Vive Pro Eye virtual reality headset this week for its U.S. customers. But it’s not really for your average consumer. The Vive Pro Eye is stacked with more business-friendly features than anything else, including eye-tracking technology and heat-mapping.

Apple unveiled ARKit 3, which features intriguing new updates to its augmented reality platform. These include photorealistic rendering, real-time people occlusion, and real-time motion capture. RealityKit and Reality Composer promise to make it easier for developers to create immersive AR experiences.

Volvo and Finnish tech firm Varjo have developed an augmented reality headset that can be used while driving a real car. Volvo claims this will help speed up the development process of future cars. Digital tools are quickly being adopted by automaker design departments.

The Oculus Quest is the company's latest attempt to bring VR to the masses -- and its best yet, providing an all-in-one, out-of-the-box experience that packages the technology's best elements into an impressive headset aimed at newcomers and seasoned virtual travelers alike.

Google unveiled Google Glass Enterprise Edition 2, a new version of its business-focused augmented reality wearable. The company's latest smartglasses ship with a new and faster Qualcomm processor, an updated 8MP camera, safety frames from Smith Optics, and a $999 price tag.

Minecraft Earth is a new mobile augmented reality game from Microsoft that has Pokémon Go dead in its sites. The cute monster collect-them-all started the genre, but Minecraft Earth is about to prove what augmented reality can really do.

Google Stadia will be attempting to cut into the pie dominated by Sony, Microsoft, and Nintendo later this year but one of its competitors may already have an answer for the game streaming platform. A new Sony patent shows what could be the PlayStation spin on streaming.

Nike says a new augmented reality feature for its app should increase the chances of a snug fit for customers buying its shoes online, or even in-store. The process takes less than a minute and involves taking a detailed scan of your feet. Nike Fit launches in the U.S. in July and the following month in Europe.

Google has announced a series of updates to ARCore that should make the augmented reality experience a whole lot more fluid. For example, ARCore is getting better at tracking moving images through Augmented Images, plus you'll soon be able to view augmented reality objects directly in Search.

Google Lens can soon help you decide what to eat by scanning the menu, then calculate the tip with one look at the receipt. Translation options are also expanding for Lens, while 3D objects and augmented reality tools will be built directly into Google search results, the company announced during I/O.

The Vision Keynote during the first day of Microsoft Build 2019 closed out with a quick teaser of what may a big hit experience for augmented reality. The trailer showed off an upcoming Minecraft AR application that we'll hear more about later this month during the full reveal on May 17.

The Oculus Rift S made its debut at the 2019 Game Developers Conference. Oculus's newest VR headset is expected to replace the original Oculus Rift as the company's flagship product. The new headset features a few new improvements and its design is the result of a partnership with Lenovo.

Valve is stepping into the VR headset market with the high-end Index, and the company finally revealed the price and release date. The Index can be purchased individually or as part of a couple of bundles that include virtual reality controllers and/or Steam Index base stations.

Facebook F8 is finally here, and Facebook has taken the wraps off of a number of new products and services, including a major Facebook redesign, a Messenger desktop app, and more. Here's everything Facebook announced at Facebook F8 2019, its annual developer conference, held on April 30 and May 1.