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Alternative reality growing in popularity with enterprise customers
AR, VR & Metaverse

Alternative reality growing in popularity with enterprise customers

Alternative reality is set to become more popular with enterprise customers as immersive technologies open up more opportunities for businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 19th May 2020
AR and VR shipments slow due to COVID-19 pandemic
Supply Chain

AR and VR shipments slow due to COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 disrupts AR and VR shipments, with production delays and increased costs, but rising consumer demand balances financial losses, says ABI Research.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2020
Corporate Australia must invest in smart technology now
Edge Computing

Corporate Australia must invest in smart technology now

Smart technology is playing a critical role in the business community's response to adjusting to new social and industry norms.

By Mike Fyson • 6 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2020
IDC: AR/VR market will still see eventual growth in 2020
Supply Chain

IDC: AR/VR market will still see eventual growth in 2020

AR and VR headsets will see shipments decline in the near term due to COVID-19, but the long-term outlook is positive, according to IDC.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
Apple's new iPad Pro features LiDAR tech for immersive AR
AR, VR & Metaverse

Apple's new iPad Pro features LiDAR tech for immersive AR

Apple's latest iPad Pro introduces state-of-the-art LiDAR technology for enhanced AR, dual cameras, and studio-quality microphones starting at NZ$1,499.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2020
How DXC is using AR/VR tech for enterprise
Health Technologies

How DXC is using AR/VR tech for enterprise

DXC Technology leverages AR/VR tech to streamline training for Ixom, significantly reducing costs and enhancing safety with Microsoft HoloLens.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
Revealed: Top gaming trends as industry grows rapidly
Gaming

Revealed: Top gaming trends as industry grows rapidly

The gaming industry is booming, set to reach USD$305 billion by 2025. Cloud gaming, esports, VR, and 5G technology are leading the charge.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2020
APAC leads the way for 28bn virtual reality market
AR, VR & Metaverse

APAC leads the way for 28bn virtual reality market

The Asia-Pacific region, led by China, South Korea, and Japan, is set to dominate the US$28bn global virtual reality market by 2030, says a GlobalData report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2019
OPPO outlines $10b vision for smart device innovation
Unified Communications

OPPO outlines $10b vision for smart device innovation

Oppo unveils a USD $10 billion plan to boost innovation in 5G, AI, and AR, with a focus on developing a smart device ecosystem over the next three years.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2019
Feeling it: Robotic arms a step closer to expressing touch
Robotics

Feeling it: Robotic arms a step closer to expressing touch

University of Bristol builds 'Mantis,' an affordable robotic arm offering touch feedback, enhancing VR experiences by enabling users to feel virtual objects.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
New tech makes up 25% of US$1.7 trillion consumer spending
Drones

New tech makes up 25% of US$1.7 trillion consumer spending

Consumer spending on technology is forecast to reach US$1.69 trillion in 2019 with a quarter coming from emerging technologies such as VR/AR.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2019
Melbourne uni researchers at the forefront of forensics technology
Artificial Intelligence

Melbourne uni researchers at the forefront of forensics technology

Researchers at Monash University, in collaboration with Leidos and VIFM, are pioneering tech using machine learning and AR to revolutionise forensic ballistics.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2019
Aussie uni utilises AR and VR to discover the human body
EduTech

Aussie uni utilises AR and VR to discover the human body

Students studying anatomy at La Trobe University are utilising digital technologies as opposed to textbooks to learn about the human body.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2019
Blue Hat launches AR play-based learning center in China
eLearning

Blue Hat launches AR play-based learning center in China

The play-based learning center will provide an immersive learning experience across art, emotional, health, language, science, and social subjects.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2019
Christchurch firm sells AR tech to US retail marketing giant
Software Development

Christchurch firm sells AR tech to US retail marketing giant

Christchurch's Smudge sells AR tech for in-store visualisation to US retail giant InContext Solutions, marking a milestone in augmented reality innovation.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2019
VR boom shows no sign of slowing
Health Technologies

VR boom shows no sign of slowing

The virtual reality market will exhibit a 42.2% CAGR, as big brands move to offer an advanced user experience says Fortune Business Insights.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2019

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Vault Hunters: Prepare for a Bloody Harvest in Borderlands 3
AR, VR & Metaverse

Vault Hunters: Prepare for a Bloody Harvest in Borderlands 3

Vault Hunters, it's time to let the skeletons out of the closet, equip some mean guns and get ready for a Spooktacular update to Borderlands 3.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2019