Google's AR dinosaurs are ridiculously cool

Google Dinosaurs
(Image credit: Future)

If, like us, you're getting a little bored of the inside of your home, Google's latest solution is perhaps a touch more exciting than moving the furniture around (again). With the help of some AR trickery, you can now turn your living room into Jurassic Park.

Users have been able to see life-sized 3D animals in the real world for a while with with an AR-enabled device and a simple Google search, but last week the search giant added various dinosaurs to the mix. You can now experience a massive Tyrannosaurus Rex stomping around your home (check out our best free 3D models if you're inspired to create a creature of your own). 

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Daniel John
Design Editor

Daniel John is Design Editor at Creative Bloq. He reports on the worlds of design, branding and lifestyle tech, and has covered several industry events including Milan Design Week, OFFF Barcelona and Adobe Max in Los Angeles.

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