Hand tracking added to AR toolkit from Niantic and 8th Wall
Niantic and 8th Wall have added hand tracking to the 8th Wall AR Developer Toolkit. This allows developers to create AR applications that respond to hand and wrist movements. The new tools provide a dedicated hand model with 36 attachment points that conform to the user's shape. Real-time APIs can be used to integrate textures or video from the web.
Snapchat delivers augmented reality extras for Alicia Keys concerts
Alicia Keys is partnering with Snapchat to bring augmented reality to her live concerts. Fans can scan album art to unlock a new AR filter and hidden messages. They can also scan tour artwork at select locations in Chicago, Los Angeles and New York at select times to unlock an Alicia Keys avatar.