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Apple has been keeping its cards close to its chest with the production of its augmented reality glasses, but there are hints that they could be on the way in 2023. The tech giant has been working on this new piece of hardware since 2015 and is striving for perfection before releasing it to the masses.
When Apple Glasses finally enter the public domain, they could have a seismic impact on the way numerous industries operate in the future. The VR and AR market is expected to spike to $296.9 billion in 2024, and this could be thanks to the emergence of Apple’s new products.
Apple has historically been at the forefront of major technological innovations, and the release of the iPhone in 2007 gave rise to the booming smartphone industry that exists today. Some analysts expect the company’s forays into virtual and augmented reality to have the same meteoric impact when they are finally released.
Because there has been no official announcement from the company yet, it’s highly unlikely that the Apple Glasses will come out this year. However, some publications like Techradar believe there could be a reveal later this year, leading to a 2023 release.
There have been many fascinating leaked details about the technology, and they’re likely to be reminiscent of something straight out of Tony Stark’s supply cupboard. Users will see information through both lenses, and they’ll be able to control things by moving their hands in front of the glasses. The device will be connected to the iPhone, which will be required to power the experience. The cool part about these glasses is the fact that outside observers will not be able to see what wearers are looking at.
There are obviously numerous exciting applications for these glasses, but the gaming industry is likely to benefit most greatly from them. AR has been creeping into the mobile gaming industry since 2016, but up to now, most users have accessed the games through their mobile screens. Offerings like Jurassic World Alive allow players to see dinosaurs superimposed on their everyday surroundings, but this could be much more immersive through AR glasses.
Brands in the online casino industry have always strived to make the experience more immersive, and this is something that could be achieved with AR headsets. Judging by the recommendations at Bonusfinder Canada, live casino games are among the most popular offerings and even belong in their own category of bonuses. Players enjoy the feeling that they are sitting across from a dealer, albeit through their mobile or desktop screen. AR could enhance this and make players feel as though they are sitting with the dealer.
As MobiDev outlines, developers could soon create games with AR in mind first, meaning that the game world and the real world will become more intertwined. It may spark a brand-new genre in mobile and casino games that could usurp the most popular titles that exist today.
Apple’s AR glasses should be on the way soon and, when they do come, they could revolutionize the way people play games. Apple has traditionally had a massive influence on tech progression, and its AR offering is likely to have the same effect.
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Leaving her elderly father on a basement floor for two days in a soiled adult diaper won’t mean jail for a Calgary woman.
Justice Indra Maharaj accepted a joint Crown and defence submission on Wednesday for a two-year-less-a-day conditional sentence order for Tara Picard to be followed by 12 months of probation.
Prosecutor Donna Spaner and defence counsel Shaun Leochko proposed a community-based term which will include eight months of 24-hour house arrest followed by a nightly curfew for the second eight months.
Maharaj also agreed with the lawyers to order Picard to commit 300 hours of community service over the length of the three-year sentence.
The Calgary Court of Justice noted that amount of community-service hours was “a lot” to commit to.
But Maharaj said it showed Picard, 52, was truly remorseful for her conduct towards her father, whom Postmedia is not identifying because of the embarrassing nature of the facts of the case.
“What that shows me is Ms. Picard does sincerely recognize what has happened here,” the judge said of her willingness to complete community service.
“What I interpret from that is Ms. Picard’s willingness to give back to the community.”
Picard pleaded guilty in January to charges of assault and failing to provide the necessaries of life to her 77-year-old father.
Court heard caregivers found the elderly Calgary man on the basement floor of his daughter’s southeast home wearing a soiled adult diaper.
At the time, Picard was responsible for her father’s day-to-day care after he was moved to her residence, Spaner, reading from a statement of agreed facts, told court at the time.
“He had a number of medical ailments, including non-insulin dependent diabetes, coronary artery disease, some early onset dementia-like symptoms and chronic alcoholism,” Spaner said.
“(He) had been living independently in a Calgary apartment building. Family members became concerned that he was not caring for himself safely.”
With the help of Alberta Health Services he was moved to a home where Picard resided.
A registered nurse assigned to his care attended the 38 Street S.E. home on Nov. 15, 2021, to drop off food bank supplies for him and was told he was sleeping downstairs.
When the nurse called about an hour and a half later and spoke to the man on the phone he said he was lying on the floor, had fallen and was unable to get up.
When she returned to the home with a co-worker she found the victim lying on his back on the floor.
“(He) said that he had been lying on the floor for two days,” Spaner said.
Leochko said Picard was overwhelmed by the situation she was thrust into.
“It really was more than she could handle,” he said.
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@juanhall: I gotta say, this was the most interesting bike in this post….love that Intense is experimenting with gearboxes…I can see it have a huge effect on DH bikes….thank god there’s still people pushing things. Now, they need to make an Enduro bike with the Pinion MGU!
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The City of Pointe-Claire would like to inform you that the Bob-Birnie arena will be closed for its annual maintenance as of Monday, April 29. The Annex rink will reopen to the public on Monday, May 13, and the arena’s Main rink will be accessible as of Monday, June 3.
Public skating will resume on May 13, and the summer public activities programming will begin on June 3 when both rinks have reopened to the public.
In addition to the annual maintenance of the facility, two renovation projects are also scheduled to start at the same time:
Installation of new sound systems
The City will be replacing its current sound systems in both the Main rink and Annex rink, to offer arena visitors a better overall experience, whether watching from the stands or participating in on-ice activities. This project is expected to be conducted throughout the month of May.
Renovation of locker rooms in the Main Rink
The City will also be renovating the five locker rooms located in the Main rink, to bring up to date the amenities currently available to participants. These renovations are expected to begin in early May and will be completed by mid-August.
For all information about the Bob-Birnie arena, visit the arena’s page on our website.
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