AI-Powered XR App to Block Real-World Ads Using Snap Spectacles Unveiled

An enthusiastic developer, Stein Spanhoeve, has introduced an experimental XR application designed to block real-world advertising using Snap Spectacles.

This project employs an augmented reality system that utilizes the Gemini AI to recognize and conceal street banners and other intrusive content across various objects and screens. The solution is based on the open-source project Depth Cache.

Currently, the implementation of this XR application is in its early stages. Users believe that such a project paves the way for a future where individuals can control what they see in their physical surroundings.

«This is still an experiment, but the technology is already operational—the application effectively hides advertisements on the streets, in transportation, and at stores,» the developer explained. In the future, Spanhoeve aims to enhance the app by allowing users to replace standard ads with neutral images or useful reminders from their personal to-do lists.

Notably, this solution resembles the mechanics of glasses featured in the 1988 science fiction film «They Live.»