For someone who uses computers often for work, having a portable device can be extremely helpful if you want a change of scenery and head to a coffee shop. However, there's always the issue of other people seeing the contents on your screen. A tech startup offers a solution using augmented reality.
AR Technology
AR technology has been gaining popularity just as much as VR, especially in the gaming industry. In fact, tech giants like Google are seeing the potential in it as it partners with Taito for a Space Invaders game in augmented reality mode.
The game, Space Invaders: World Defense allows you to see the pixel alien invaders in real space. What's more, is that they will be integrated into an actual cityscape, it will be like you're actually defending the city from the alien invaders.
As mentioned in Gizmodo, the buildings will not only be for aesthetics, but they will have their own functions as well. The enemies will be able to take cover behind skyscrapers and travel through warp holes and appear out of a different building.
This just shows how far AR technology can go and how much it can make gameplay more immersive. Soon enough, this will be added to more games to allow gamers to explore the world in a different light.
