From Flatland to Spaceland

Explore the transition from 2D digital representations to immersive 3D spatial computing in this 43-minute Devoxx conference talk. Delve into the world of Augmented Reality (AR) technologies and their potential to revolutionize how we interact with digital information. Learn about the efforts of major tech companies like Microsoft, Google, and Facebook to create digital twins of the world through technologies such as Azure Spatial Anchors, Cloud Anchors, and LiveMaps. Discover the tools and applications available for bridging the gap between digital and physical realms. Gain insights into the history of computing, the concept of digital twins, and the emerging spatial web. Understand the market share of various AR devices and explore the vision of a "Mirror World" where digital information seamlessly integrates with our physical environment.