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8th Wall

Niantic's 8th Wall platform is equipping developers, agencies and brands with a complete set of tools to create web-based augmented reality. 8th Wall's WebAR works across iOS and Android devices with an estimated reach of 5 billion smartphones worldwide - all with no app required to download. 8th Wall has powered thousands of commercial experiences for top brands which have engaged millions of users around the world.

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Unleash an all-new era of WebAR with Generative AI technology and 8th Wall

Aug 29, 2023 8:00:00 PM / by 8th Wall posted in Announcements

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    Highlights: 
  • New Generative AI developer tools to streamline development
  • Inworld AI Integration Module: Add AI-driven characters that adapt, learn, and genuinely engage.
  • 8th Wall Integration Module for OpenAI: Create WebAR experiences powered by OpenAI's DALL·E API and ChatGPT API
  • Two new sample projects for creating experiences built on Inworld and OpenAI 
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Introducing the Ingress Shared AR Challenge

Jul 27, 2023 6:47:36 AM / by 8th Wall posted in For Developers

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We are thrilled to introduce a fresh challenge to the 8th Wall community! During the month of August, we invite you to create Shared AR for Web using Ingress, Niantic’s very first IP game, for a chance to win prizes worth over $10K! 

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Wave Hello to Hand Tracking

Jul 25, 2023 10:25:05 AM / by 8th Wall posted in Announcements

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We’re excited to introduce Hand Tracking, the latest addition to 8th Wall’s suite of Human AR tools for the web. With this new feature, developers, brands, and agencies have the tools they need to build applications that use hands, wrists, and fingers as the canvas for immersive WebAR experiences. 

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Meet the winners of the Modules Challenge!

Jul 21, 2023 2:46:17 PM / by 8th Wall posted in For Developers

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Last month, we launched a private invite-only Modules challenge, inviting 8th Wall developers to build unique and highly usable Modules. This challenge helped developers build their own Modules, foster connections with fellow developers and the 8th Wall team, and compete for prizes worth over $10,000.

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Sour Patch Kids and Trident create a Metaverse dance experience with WebAR

Jul 20, 2023 5:21:14 PM / by 8th Wall posted in Food & Beverage

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Sour Patch Kids joined forces with Trident Vibes to offer candy enthusiasts a delightful and immersive experience combining the two brands, aimed at promoting their latest collaboration.

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Premier League launches interactive trophy hunt to celebrate first Premier League Summer Series

Jul 5, 2023 9:37:26 AM / by 8th Wall posted in Sports & Fitness

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With six clubs competing in the first-ever Premier League Summer Series, the Premier League has launched an augmented reality experience that allows fans to hunt for 20 different trophies hidden in the five Summer Series cities. 

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The Belvedere Museum of Vienna launches an adventure game and brings animals to life with AR

Jun 29, 2023 12:35:21 PM / by 8th Wall posted in Arts & Entertainment

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Drawing inspiration from the former zoo that once inhabited the large garden of the Belvedere Palace, the Belvedere Museum of Vienna introduces an extraordinary museum adventure game that invites young adventurers on a captivating expedition into the enchanting realm of the animal kingdom.

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Paramount brings Transformers to life with WebAR

Jun 22, 2023 10:21:37 AM / by 8th Wall posted in Arts & Entertainment

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Taking the excitement to a whole new level for fans, Paramount unleashed two immersive augmented reality experiences to promote and amplify awareness for the highly popular film "Transformers: Rise of the Beasts".

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Meet the Winners of the VPS for Web Challenge!

Jun 16, 2023 2:00:57 PM / by 8th Wall posted in Announcements, For Developers

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Last month, we announced the VPS for Web Challenge, inviting 8th Wall developers to build unique, location-based webAR experiences. This challenge helped developers delve into new possibilities of VPS for Web, foster connections with fellow developers and the 8th Wall team, and compete for prizes worth over $20,000.

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Announcing all new tools for building multiplayer WebAR experiences

May 31, 2023 1:03:16 PM / by 8th Wall

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    Highlights: 
  • All-in-one solution for building multiplayer WebAR experiences without the infrastructure challenges
  • Support for hundreds of concurrents users with up to 32 users per session 
  • Enables building synchronous and asynchronous multiplayer WebAR experiences
  • Ready to use and customizable Lobby Pages
  • Hot Pot Hop sample project combining multiplayer and World Tracking  
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