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Kamala Sankaram

Why XR and the performing arts are made for each other

Historically, theater and opera have long been early adopters of technology, pioneering technical feats in stagecraft including lighting, moving sets, and even holographic effects like the Pepper’s Ghost. Indeed, the orchestra itself can be consider…

Caspar Thykier

11 of our favorite AR examples from 2019

What a year it’s been! 2019 was an exciting time for both Zappar and the AR industry, with the rise of WebAR, improved camera technology and the growing awareness within the L&D industry to name just a few highlights! Here at Zappar we have loved wo…

Caspar Thykier

From WebAR to wearables: The AR moments of 2019 and what’s in store for 2020

It’s our favourite time of the year here at Zappar — thinking about what the next year will bring to the augmented reality space. 2020 is already promising to be one of the most interesting years for AR yet, for both consumers and creators, and it i…

James Wright

The best AR experiences of 2018

We reveal the best augmented reality experiences of 2018. This has been an incredible, transformative year for both the AR sector and Zappar as a business. As the medium evolves in terms of the scale and quality of experiences, so too has the creati…

Caspar Thykier

The future of AR: our 2019 trend predictions

Our expert predictions for the future of augmented reality in 2019. Last year we made a number of predictions about what could happen in the AR space during 2018 and as we wrap up the year, it’s time to take a look back and see which predictions did…