Blippar's boss: The Real Life Slumdog Multi-Millionaire

Blippar's Boss: The Real Life Slumdog Multi-Millionaire
BBC

Our CEO Ambarish Mitra talks about his journey leaving school and running away from home to live in New Delhi's slums. Now, nearly 20 years later, he is the founder and CEO of Blippar, the leading visual browser. Read more

Cool AR Phone Apps Don’t End With ‘Pokemon Go’
USA Today

Pokemon Go has gone viral, but the features behind this summer’s biggest tech craze go far beyond the ability to catch Pikachu. Pokemon Go has triggered several key technology trends that will change the worlds of mobile marketing, mobile service and mobile commerce as we know it. Check out the apps USA Today recommends, including Blippar, that use augmented reality in day-to-day life.Read more

Emirates Introduces The World’s First Interactive Amenity Kit In Economy Class
Travel Biz Monitor

Emirates has launched the world’s first interactive amenity kit in Economy Class providing a more comfortable travel experience. The stylish new amenity kits utilise augmented reality (AR) technology to unlock immersive content on mobile devices. With Blippar, customers will be able to scan amenity bags and unlock a world of entertainment on their mobile devices. Read more

Eight Tech Trends For The Travel Chief’s Watchlist
CMS Wire

The influence of mobile and social technologies give rise to a much more connected traveller. PWC analyzed 150 technologies and determined the top 8 that will be most pertinent in terms of cross industry and global impact over the next three to seven years. Read more