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Experience the White House in AR Using a Dollar Bill

December 5, 2016

A person using a smartphone to view a dollar bill in augmented reality.

Photo Courtesy of PCMag

Have a smartphone and a dollar bill? Clear your schedule, because you have everything you need to visit the White House.

No, Expedia isn't running a massive sale on flights to Washington, D.C. In fact, you won't even need to pack your bags for this trip.

The White House on Thursday announced a new app that lets you experience 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue in augmented reality, and all you need is a smartphone and a buck. Dubbed 1600, the app aims to "educate and inspire the youngest Americans to learn more about the White House's role in our democracy."

Just download the app on your smartphone or tablet, tap "Start," and point your camera at George Washington on the $1 bill. Then, right on the bill, you'll see a mini White House start to take form, from the ground up. You can even move your phone around to explore the White House from different angles, and touch the Oval Office "to reveal a surprise," the app's description teases.

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