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Augmented Reality vs.Virtual Reality-Similarities and Differences


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Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality have similarities and differences. In 2030,  it is predicted that the two realities might come together and become one. Here is how. Virtual reality exists online the way it was designed by the programmer, but Augmented reality can almost be customized by the viewer as he or she chooses to view it, like choosing an avatar in a video game.  Extras features like images and graphics that contribute to a greater interaction for user inside of  the simulated world will be more apparent and become the norm. What I learned from reading about the difference between augmented and virtual realities is that in 2030, Social Media will bring Augmented and Virtual Reality together simultaneously for an ultimate and enhances social media experiences for the users.  In an article I read recently, I learned that a social media user may pick an avatar and communicate in a virtual world with a friend who chose an avatar to represent themselves.  It is still communicating via social media as we see today, but with virtual and augmented realities to heighten the social media experience. 

 The similarity of communication concepts of the social media platforms today like in Facebook, Instagram and Twitter will continue to be elevated through 2030 by the endless possibilities of projecting images on our walls in our homes or even in thin air.  The author of the article I read from digital journal explains that in 2030, using social media with augmented and virtual reality components will be like the internet leaping of and out of our devices and projecting the 3D images right into mid air in our homes.  I found this video that explains what augmented reality is and what it looks like.  This will give us a good idea how we can use augmented and virtual realities using our devices in 2030. In 2030, virtual worlds will be interactive spaces of communication like Facetime with a digital image that is so believable it will look like the person is sitting right next to you.

 Augmented Reality vs. Virtual Reality
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The differences I learned about that exist between Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality today are that they exist separately. In this video it shows how today, augmented reality can show furniture in a room only through a device.  Virtual Reality is more prominent with the who experience using, for example, google glasses. It stimulates the senses for a more realistic experience. Another writer in an article I read described differences as being the Virtual Reality is like being able to envision being able to  swim alongside a shark and augmented reality is like viewing a business card that appears as though a shark is popping out towards you. There is a plethora of information today on the internet that talks about how these two realities will merge together in 2030 and become the standard platform for users of augmented and virtual reality.  


References 
Augmented reality vs. Virtual reality. digital image.  Halfprice.com.au. (2018). Retrieved from https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQBOaXyk20hQHp32CtZdpVXkQkUW9wWU6Pqy58haRn-3xd3TxOpNA

 IKEA. 2013, July 26. Place IKEA furniture in your home with Augmented Reality. Retrieved from  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vDNzTasuYEw

 Mohr, C.N. (2017) Augmented reality vs. virtual reality- what's the difference? Retrieved fromhttps://learningenglish.voanews.com/a/augmented-reality-versus-virtual-reality/3844772.html

 Walker, J. (2017). Virtual reality to Create an "Internet of experience" by 2030. Retrieved from http://www.digitaljournal.com/tech-and-science/technology/virtual-reality-to-create-an-internet-of-experience-by-2030/article/497608

 Webster, E. (2018). What is the difference between Ar and Vr? A Lesson in Altered Realities. Retrieved from


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