Acid Attacks And Augmented Reality: How Priya's Mirror Is Using Tech To Change India

Ram Devineni and illustrator Dan Goldman tell the story of Priya, an Indian superhero who empowers women. Ram Devineni and illustrator Dan Goldman tell the story of Priya, an Indian superhero who empowers women.Pokémon Go has made 2016 an exciting year for augmented reality (AR). The explosive popularity of the app proved the powerful attractiveness of the medium in the gaming sphere. But the creators of Priya, a comic book series about a young Indian woman named Priya who is raped, are proving that AR is ready to take on powerful social issues as well.Read Full Story Continue reading at 'Fast Company'

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AP Watt's King attacks 25% digital royalty rate

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