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AR 'Live View' navigation is coming to Google Maps
AR, VR & Metaverse

AR 'Live View' navigation is coming to Google Maps

Live View will allow those travelling on foot around cities to navigate streets a little easier with turn-by-turn navigation.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2019
Company-X creates new reality for AR & VR technologies
AR, VR & Metaverse

Company-X creates new reality for AR & VR technologies

Hamilton-based software firm Company-X has acquired local AR/VR specialists Pepper Creative to expand its virtual and augmented reality capabilities.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2019
Kiwi employees embracing a future of AI
Robotics

Kiwi employees embracing a future of AI

A multinational survey by Genesys reveals New Zealand employees lead in embracing AI in the workplace, showcasing unparalleled confidence and ethical trust.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2019
Facebook faces new frontiers with real time brain-to-text research
Unified Communications

Facebook faces new frontiers with real time brain-to-text research

Facebook and UCSF are pioneering brain-computer interfaces to develop AR glasses enabling hands-free, real-time brain-to-text communication.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 1st Aug 2019
Retail study challenges myth that digital natives only shop online
Fintech

Retail study challenges myth that digital natives only shop online

Despite beliefs that the younger generation prefers to shop online, they're actually the most likely to do more shopping in physical stores.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2019
Vivo develops new tech for 5G era
Unified Communications

Vivo develops new tech for 5G era

Vivo unveils its 5G vision at MWC Shanghai 2019, introducing Vivo AR Glass, 5G Cloud Game, and Super FlashCharge 120W to revolutionise mobile user experience.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
NBA and Unbnd announce an immersive content partnership
Marketing Technologies

NBA and Unbnd announce an immersive content partnership

The NBA and Australian firm Unbnd have unveiled a partnership to bring immersive, mixed reality NBA content to fans in Australia and Singapore.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2019
Game review: Blood & Truth (PlayStation VR)
Gaming

Game review: Blood & Truth (PlayStation VR)

SIE London Studio releases VR action-movie inspired cockney crime caper, Blood & Truth for PlayStation VR. FutureFive's Darren Price takes a butcher's.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Tue, 4th Jun 2019
Volvo and Varjo launch world-first mixed reality application for car development
Manufacturing

Volvo and Varjo launch world-first mixed reality application for car development

Volvo Cars and Varjo have developed a mixed reality approach to evaluating prototypes and designs, using Varjo's high-end augmented reality headsets.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 30th May 2019
NetDragon expands business with new opportunities empowered by 5G
Unified Communications

NetDragon expands business with new opportunities empowered by 5G

NetDragon co-sponsors the 5G+VR/AR Innovation and Application Summit in Hefei, debuting its largest VR Experience Centre and advancing VR tech in education.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 29th May 2019
Bose releases sunglasses/headphone combo
Smart Home

Bose releases sunglasses/headphone combo

With a proprietary open-ear design and micro-acoustics it allows for voice control and personal audio without loss of privacy.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 29th May 2019
“First-of-its-kind” VR training platform launches in Oz
EduTech

“First-of-its-kind” VR training platform launches in Oz

Curiious IQ is enabled for any VR device and can stream live to small groups or up to 50 or more headsets simultaneously.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 24th May 2019
Hands-on PSVR preview: Blood & Truth
Gaming

Hands-on PSVR preview: Blood & Truth

PlayStation VR fans who picked up a copy of VR Worlds with their headset will have had a taster of SIE London Studio's Blood & Truth.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Mon, 20th May 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Augmented Reality (AR) stories

Kiwi Smart City projects win big in IDC Awards
Smart Cities

Kiwi Smart City projects win big in IDC Awards

New Zealand initiatives won three categories in the IDC Smart City APAC Awards – Civic Engagement, Education, and Sustainable Infrastructure.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2019
Kiwi tech company creates AR experience for new home builds
AR, VR & Metaverse

Kiwi tech company creates AR experience for new home builds

AR studio Reactar created a mobile platform called homeAR that helps buyers of new homes decide how their house should look.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2019
Matariki AR comes alive without the need for special apps
AR, VR & Metaverse

Matariki AR comes alive without the need for special apps

The Matariki AR experience used a markerless Web AR platform. The experience works directly from many browsers, such as Chrome, Safari and Explorer.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2019
Fantastical virtual reality art show comes to Tauranga
AR, VR & Metaverse

Fantastical virtual reality art show comes to Tauranga

Two artists from different disciplines have collaborated on a show that utilises virtual reality to take attendees into imaginative lands.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Jun 2019