Facebook just made a few huge announcements at F8.
Deep Neural Networks, AR and Facebook Surround 360 will change how people live their lives. Hear me out, with the ability to model complex non-linear relationships; Deep Neural Networks (i..e, "brain click") will power everyday tasks with an AR interaction. In other words, if you want to leave a message on the fridge for your roommate, the device will record the location with GPS and the geometry of that environment in order for your roommate with their device to read it.
Likewise, your phone’s camera is becoming the tool for ubiquitous AR. Facebook opened its AR platform to developers to build on top of the ‘basic effects’ already available to users. As a result, people will expect to see more fun effects but also practical applications digitally layered on your morning commute to the office. Think PokemonGo but for real life.
And finally, let’s not forget about VR/360. Facebook unveiled a preview at F82017. The new Facebook Surround 360 will offer 6 camera and 24 camera designs with ‘depth-estimation algorithms.’ This essentially enables users to film and render content that is more life-like and immersive. For example, the ability to walk in a 360 space in real time, seeing the space change as you move throughout. Think the holodeck from Star Trek! Okay maybe I’m just as excited as Mark but you get my point.
So as I said earlier, Facebook will change how people live their lives and I can’t wait.
Facebook #AugmentedReality #tech will enable its #apps on #camera smartphones with #digital overlays #lenses #clips pic.twitter.com/gHP4s0gSoR
— Kris Kolo VR AR (@kriskolodziej) April 19, 2017
