Is Augmented Reality the Future?
Many innovative projects have shown to the world that augmented reality has a very good commercial value and future potential. The Augmented Reality predictions for 2019 say that AR technology will continue to grow and pick up its pace and break all the headlines.

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In this regard, does VR have a future?

2019: The Year Virtual Reality Gets Real. Virtual reality has come a long way in a short time, and it's still advancing at a rapid rate. Yes, 2018 was a challenging year—growth slowed substantially compared to 2017—but a new report from Futuresource Consulting confirms that the future of VR is bright.

One may also ask, what is the future of VR gaming? SuperData estimates that VR hardware and software revenue will grow 28% to $3.2 billion this year, then accelerate with 41% growth to $4.5 billion in 2020. It also estimates that consumer spending on VR games will more than double over the next five years.

Likewise, is Snapchat using augmented reality?

Snapchat recently introduced augmented reality to its platform as a way to enhance audience engagement, and to create a more memorable experience for users. Snappables are Snapchat's first collaborative lenses, that allow users to interact with their friends on their connected devices.

How has augmented reality evolved?

Augmented reality was first achieved, to some extent, by a cinematographer called Morton Heilig in 1957. He invented the Sensorama which delivered visuals, sounds, vibration and smell to the viewer.

Related Question Answers

Will VR take over gaming?

The slow seepage of VR into many aspects of our daily life will bring gamers to demand it as part of their gaming experiences too. Once VR penetrates the gaming market, it will really take off.

Is full dive VR possible?

Yes. But not any time soon. Although the possibility is tenuous at best, scientists and engineers have made giant steps toward immersive, full dive Virtual Reality experiences. This gives us hope that its bright future will arrive sooner rather than later.
James H. Sterling

James H. Sterling

Environmental Science & Climate Journalist

James Sterling reports on renewable energy developments, climate policy, ecological conservation, and green tech innovations around the globe.