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X Reality Group secures AUD $2.1m grant to boost AI training
Artificial Intelligence

X Reality Group secures AUD $2.1m grant to boost AI training

X Reality Group secures an AUD $2.1 million grant to enhance AI in its Operator XR training systems used by defence and law enforcement agencies.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 7th Aug 2025
Vection secures AUD $4 million Italian enterprise tech deal
Data Analytics

Vection secures AUD $4 million Italian enterprise tech deal

Vection Technologies secures AUD $4 million deal with Omniacom Group to deploy AI-powered XR tech across Italian enterprise sectors over three years.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 7th Jul 2025
TNA Solutions unveils advanced tool for Industry 5.0
DevOps

TNA Solutions unveils advanced tool for Industry 5.0

TNA Solutions has unveiled tna intelli-assist, an innovative extended reality tool aimed at enhancing Industry 5.0 in food manufacturing.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024

Global Stories

Extended Reality stories

Ace launches post-digital consultancy for financial services
Robotics

Ace launches post-digital consultancy for financial services

Ace launches as the first post-digital consultancy for financial services, advising on quantum computing and advanced AI beyond digital transformation.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 27th Oct 2025
Vection Technologies scores major defence deal for Australia
AR, VR & Metaverse

Vection Technologies scores major defence deal for Australia

Vection Technologies wins EUR €22.3 million deal with a NATO-approved partner to supply advanced defence tech through to 2030, its biggest contract yet.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
Forrester reveals top emerging technologies set to drive value
Digital Transformation

Forrester reveals top emerging technologies set to drive value

Forrester highlights ten emerging technologies, including AI chips and digital twins, set to drive business value and boost efficiency by 2025.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 9th Jun 2025
Google brings Gemini AI to Android XR glasses & headsets
Wearables

Google brings Gemini AI to Android XR glasses & headsets

Google is integrating its Gemini AI into smart glasses and headsets via Android XR, enabling hands-free, context-aware digital assistance for users.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd May 2025
Android 16 introduces new design, Gemini features and security
Wearables

Android 16 introduces new design, Gemini features and security

Google unveils Android 16 with a major redesign, enhanced Gemini assistant, and new security features, rolling out from next month on Pixel and Samsung devices.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
Ikonz debuts AI avatar of Sourav Ganguly on HXR device
Global expansion

Ikonz debuts AI avatar of Sourav Ganguly on HXR device

Ikonz has unveiled an AI digital avatar of ex-cricket captain Sourav Ganguly on its Holographic Extended Reality device in Kolkata.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Apr 2025
MHP & Innoactive reveal new XR Streaming technology
EduTech

MHP & Innoactive reveal new XR Streaming technology

MHP and Innoactive unveil breakthrough XR Streaming technology, enhancing the delivery of 3D models to devices like Apple Vision Pro for industries including automotive.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Mar 2025
XR adoption remains slow despite Apple & Meta's efforts
Digital Transformation

XR adoption remains slow despite Apple & Meta's efforts

Despite hefty investments from Apple and Meta, a Forrester report reveals slow XR adoption, with only 35% of informed leaders deploying the technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Study shows innovation outweighs salary in tech careers
Artificial Intelligence

Study shows innovation outweighs salary in tech careers

A new Amadeus study reveals 40% of tech professionals expect to change careers thrice, highlighting innovation and training as key retention factors.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Plattar reassures creators after Meta Spark AR shutdown news
Artificial Intelligence

Plattar reassures creators after Meta Spark AR shutdown news

Meta's Spark AR closure sparks anxiety in AR creators, but Plattar offers a lifeline with its robust XR solutions, urging creators to adapt and thrive.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024
Forrester reveals top 10 emerging technologies for 2024
IoT Security

Forrester reveals top 10 emerging technologies for 2024

Forrester's 2024 emerging tech report highlights genAI for visual content and language, TuringBots, and IoT security as top investments with a 2-year benefit horizon.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024
Computex 2024 success draws global tech leaders & innovation
Supply Chain

Computex 2024 success draws global tech leaders & innovation

Computex 2024 concluded successfully, drawing 85,179 ICT professionals globally and featuring innovations like AI-integrated PCs, smart mobility, and metaverse tech.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Mon, 10th Jun 2024
NTT revolutionises fan experience at Indianapolis 500 with AI
Artificial Intelligence

NTT revolutionises fan experience at Indianapolis 500 with AI

NTT enhances fan experience at Indianapolis 500 with AI innovations, including the Race Like the Pros simulator and Smart Venue technology for seamless event management.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 27th May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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Quantum, agentic AI & Web 4.0 to transform cybersecurity
Ransomware

Quantum, agentic AI & Web 4.0 to transform cybersecurity

Quantum computing, agentic AI, and Web 4.0 will revolutionise cybersecurity by 2026, demanding new strategies for autonomy, threat defence, and infrastructure resilience.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025