Augmented reality, a virtual tool that can transform how humans perceive and interpret the world around us is rapidly growing simultaneously with technological advances.  Although I rarely interact with augmented reality games or devices on my iPhone and laptop I do however find it intriguing how various apps nowadays are developed with absolutely no revolutionary factor other than something to waste time doing.  I have been surfing the web to find some apps that are considered ‘must haves’ most apps had a fundamental objective and purpose to their invention but one in particular “The Dark Knight Rises Z+” just absolutely baffled me.  This sought after apps sole purpose is to change natural environment sounds to those you would hear in Gotham City.  Personally, I find this to be the most ridiculous use of resources and developers skills. In my opinion, I do not see the point in needing to hear my environment through an augmented lens.  Although many apps follow this same format of being absolutely useless in advancing or helping your personal needs they are often very popular with today’s society and our endless need for stimuli.

Nevertheless I have tried certain augmented reality apps such as yelp and around me, these two in particular serve a useful purpose in everyday life.  They can articulate where you are currently located and then provide you with accurate amenities in your vicinity that you can choose from.  This type of technology is highly useful to travelers or people who are less familiar with an area or city.  I highly recommend apps facilitating to this nature of global positioning systems.  One easy click and you can find out where you are, what is around you, and if your favourite sushi restaurant has good reviews.