Google s 3D gallery of animals and objects is one of its best-kept secrets. Here s how you can view them all in full 3D animation and augmented reality (AR).
IN THE PALM OF YOUR HANDS Hello Kitty AR
While we are unable to go outdoors, celebrated cartoon characters from some of our favorite shows could now come out to play. Digitalization has made almost anything feasible, which includes giving temporary life to anime characters via augmented reality or AR.
In contrast to virtual reality,AR superimposes a computer-generated image on a user’s view of the real world. So, it’s possible to spend time and connect with our fave characters using only our smartphones and their camera.
Some may be familiar with this relatively new concept. One of the top AR games out there right now is Pokemon Go, developed in 2016 by Niantic in collaboration with Nintendo and Pokémon Company. Pokemon is a huge title on its own. It is every child’s dream to interact with a pocket monster, which has pretty much sealed the deal for the continued success of the game.
BusinessWorld
May 4, 2021 | 12:01 am
RECORD label Insight Music seeks to help insomnia-afflicted Filipinos fall into restful slumber by releasing
The Perfect Sleep, a groundbreaking album that effectively induces sleep. Presented by all-natural sleep supplement DreamWell and composed by music arranger Ian Joseph Tan,
The Perfect Sleep is an hour-long instrumental album that promotes deep and relaxing sleep. It is now available on various streaming platforms including Youtube, Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer, and iTunes. A 2019 study by Sleep Cycle disclosed that the Philippines ranks 4
th in the world in sleeplessness, with Filipinos averaging just six and a half hours of sleep significantly lower than the recommended amount of seven to nine hours per day. A study published by the St. Luke’s Medical Center claims that over 10 million adult Filipinos suffer from insomnia putting them at risk for cardiovascular issues, cancer, depression, diabetes, as well as
Android Community
April 20, 2021
We’ve seen animals, dinosaurs, skeletons, insects, and various other creatures have been showing up in all of their 3D and AR glory in Google Search. The latest new thing that you can search for and put in your space would please fans of Japanese pop culture. You can now see 14 iconic Japanese characters like Pacman, Hello Kitty, and Ultraman on Google Search and the Google mobile app and take photos and videos of them running around in your room.
The anime and video game culture of Japan has fascinated people since the 50s when it first started to emerge and especially now when we have access to all of these globally. There have been so many iconic characters that have become embedded in our own various pop culture zeitgeists. Pac-Man is actually the most searched animated icon on Google while Hello Kitty is the most searched character. And of course, anime has brought out some memorable characters over the past few decades.