Virtual Reality (VR) stories - Page 25
Strap on a headset and enter a computer-generated world where interactions and movement bring
person and machine closer together. As a simulation, experiences can vary from closely matching the
real world, through to fantastical environments limited only by the imagination of their developers. VR is
typically broken down into three categories- non-immersive, semi-immersive, and fully-immersive. A
non-immersive example would appear on a normal screen, semi-immersive might add a headset, while
fully-immersive combines headset and motion-sensitive controls. VR applications are extensive and
include video gaming, training simulations including in military, healthcare and business, and travel and
leisure.
Surprise! Pokemon GO is alive and well
Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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Defying expectations, Pokémon GO thrives with raids, new features, and a loyal fanbase ready for battle, come rain or shine.
Robots, drones and EVs mean engineers may have to upskill
Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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drones
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
To remain employable engineers require expertise in new technology such as GPS positioning, drones and virtual reality...
Updated to iOS 11? Here are three must-try ARKit apps
Fri, 29th Sep 2017
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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Explore a new world with your iPhone. iOS 11 brings ARKit apps to life; try these three for a next-level AR experience!.
Playback your adventures in VR with GoPro
Fri, 29th Sep 2017
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photography
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GoPro introduces powerful Hero 6 Black with 4K60 video and improved stabilisation, as well as mountable 5.2K spherical camera, Fusion.
The VR-horror mashup that will scare your socks right off
Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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Bigmoon Entertainment and Camel 101's new VR horror game, Syndrome, hits PS4, Xbox One, and PC on October 6, bringing spine-chilling scares to VR systems.
VR startup wins Create@Alibaba Cloud startup contest
Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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alibaba
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create@alibaba cloud
Inspace XR triumphs at Create@Alibaba Cloud ANZ startup contest, set to represent at Shanghai Finals with their VR innovation.
Digital media mastermind joins Victoria University VR research team
Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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victoria university
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Leading member of Japan's digital media industry joins Victoria University of Wellington to head a new Computational Media Innovation Centre.
Learn to speak 30 different languages with virtual reality
Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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edutech
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gaming
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uc
ATi Studios launches MondlyVR, a language app that combines VR, voice chatbot and speech recognition to teach users languages in minutes.
Gamer proposes to his girlfriend in VR
Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
In a heartwarming twist, a gamer uses VR technology to craft a proposal in his girlfriend's cherished spot halfway around the world.
Kiwi VR film featured at New York film festival
Tue, 19th Sep 2017
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The Future of Storytelling event in New York will put AR/VR retellings of James Hurman's The Boy and the Lemon in the spotlight.
Adobe announces new video capabilities - virtual reality, animation and motion graphics
Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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martech
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ar, vr & metaverse
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adobe
Adobe Creative Cloud and Premiere Pro have become the platforms of choice for professional editors around the world.
Local start-up aims to redefine who can create VR
Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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vr
The company is called Augment Space, and they say their platform can be used by anyone to create and upload interactive VR experiences.
It’s that time again: Apple’s iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are unveiled
Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ar, vr & metaverse
Apple has unveiled its newest additions to the iPhone family, the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, featuring a powerful A11 bionic chip and improved cameras.
NSW government invests in local VR projects
Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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cloud services
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r&d
The aim of the initiative is to help artists and cultural practitioners develop their skills and extend their audiences.
Get ready for the Curious Critters Club, an AR experience for kids
Thu, 7th Sep 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Curious Critters Club, an augmented reality experience, has launched in New Zealand bringing weird and wonderful creatures to life.
AR/VR headset market leaps 25.5 percent in 12 months
Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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samsung
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htc
IDC has released its latest findings of the augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) headsets market with good news for vendors and resellers.
Apple, augmented reality to drive bumper Aussie smartphone year
Wed, 6th Sep 2017
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ar, vr & metaverse
A booming smartphone market in Australia is expected to get even stronger in the second half of the year, with Apple and AR spurring the market on.
Kiwi companies team up to promote VR in NZ
Tue, 5th Sep 2017
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av/vr garage
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nzvrara
The New Zealand VR/AR Association and AR/VR Garage have partnered to boost the growth of the virtual and augmented reality sector in New Zealand.
Exclusive interview: Virtual reality is becoming the new internet
Mon, 4th Sep 2017
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unity technologies
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ar
Unity, the gaming platform, is expanding into the Australia and New Zealand markets to tap into the growing AR/VR industry.
Use the Force Luke: Lenovo and Disney reveal Star Wars AR experience
Fri, 1st Sep 2017
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lenovo
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star wars
Lenovo and Disney introduce Star Wars: Jedi Challenges, an augmented reality product allowing fans to experience Star Wars in a whole new way.