Asus Teases Augmented Reality Glasses

Asus Teases Augmented Reality Glasses

Move over HoloLens: Asus is building its own augmented reality headset, expected for release next year.

Details are scant; in fact, the Taiwanese company hasn't made any official announcements yet. But CEO Jerry Shen said during a Wednesday earnings webcast that Asus will enter the AR market.

"It should be next year when we come out with a product," Shen said, as reported by CNET. "We think AR will be very important for people's lives."

Shen also revealed plans to release a service robot next year, CNET said, though he did not elaborate.

Asus did not immediately respond to PCMag's request for comment.

Hyundai, meanwhile, is experimenting with AR in the car, tipping a new app that uses the technology to help drivers troubleshoot.

An alternative to the oft-ignored car manual, the Hyundai Virtual Guide (above) turns your smartphone or tablet into a how-to primer on repairs, maintenance, and vehicle features. Watch videos, look at 3D overlays, and read informational guides.

Expected later this year, the iOS and Android apps will be compatible with the 2015 Sonata; more vehicle models are coming soon.

"The Virtual Guide is aimed at educating our owners on how to use the functions and features of their vehicle," said Frank Ferrara, executive vice president of customer satisfaction at Hyundai. "We modernized the idea of an owner's manual to provide the highest-quality user experience for the growing population of tech savvy consumers."