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Social Kung Fu teams with Devika for AI anti-bullying app
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Social Kung Fu has partnered with Devika to create an AI-powered mobile app aimed at combating verbal and online bullying in educational settings.
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TeamViewer unveils Smart Service to aid manufacturers
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TeamViewer unveils its Smart Service solution to help manufacturers tackle challenges like unplanned downtime and workforce shortages, aiming for efficiency.
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TeamViewer unveils Smart Service for manufacturing aid
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TeamViewer has launched Smart Service, a solution to help manufacturers overcome downtime challenges, leveraging remote access and AR support.
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What's next? Three bold predictions for AI in 2025
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By 2025, AI is set to revolutionise industries with advancements in agents, edge computing, and nuclear energy, driving sustainability and efficiency.
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VR/AR technologies advance UK workforce development efforts
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The use of virtual and augmented reality technologies in workforce training has surged by 154% in the last five years, aiding skills development in the UK.
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RealWear acquires Almer to expand AR solutions globally
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RealWear has acquired Swiss firm Almer Technologies to enhance the use of wearable AR solutions, boosting productivity for frontline workers.
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AI & gamified learning to transform education by 2025
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Gaspard Maldonado of Superprof predicts that AI, gamification, and microlearning will transform education by 2025, enhancing personalized learning experiences.
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New Future Stores opens on Oxford Street with GBP £20m boost
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A £20 million investment has launched Future Stores on Oxford Street, blending technology and immersive experiences in a novel retail model.
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AutoVRse launches VRseBuilder to transform enterprise training
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AutoVRse has unveiled VRseBuilder, a platform aimed at revolutionising enterprise training in India, backed by USD $2 million funding.
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Coventry & Warwickshire offer GBP £4.35m for innovation
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Coventry and Warwickshire are offering GBP £4.35 million in funding to boost innovation and business growth in the local Immersive and Creative technology sector.
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RealWear acquires Almer Technologies to boost industrial AR
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RealWear has acquired Almer Technologies with backing from TeamViewer, aiming to enhance industrial AR solutions for frontline workers globally.
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Alcatel-Lucent launches Wi-Fi 7 campus portfolio for enterprises
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has launched its Wi-Fi 7 campus portfolio, including new OmniAccess Stellar access points and OmniSwitch 6560E switches, aimed at high-density, next-gen applications.
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Game review: Evotinction (PS5)
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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Evotinction, a new stealth game by Spikewave Games, lets you hack and sneak your way through a futuristic facility. Despite some flaws, it's a solid effort. 7/10.
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Snap introduces fifth gen Spectacles & new AI features
Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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qualcomm
Snap unveils its fifth-generation Spectacles, powered by Snap OS, alongside new AI features to enhance user interaction and creative experiences.
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UK businesses lag in cybersecurity & tech connectivity
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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Only 25% businesses in the United Kingdom see themselves as cybersecurity leaders, placing the UK last among surveyed countries.
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Study finds tech connectivity drives leadership in business
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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TeamViewer's latest research reveals that 33% of businesses with top-tier tech connectivity report industry-leading financial performance, compared to 16% with good connectivity.
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UK firms lag in cybersecurity confidence, study reveals
Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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Only 25% of UK businesses perceive themselves as cybersecurity leaders, highlighting tech connectivity's impact on performance and resilience.
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Snapchat hits 1.5 million users milestone in New Zealand
Wed, 11th Sep 2024
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Snapchat now boasts over 1.5 million monthly users in New Zealand, cementing its growing influence in the APAC region and wide appeal among Kiwi users.
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Plattar reassures creators after Meta Spark AR shutdown news
Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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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.
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Infinite Reality enters strategic partnership with Google Cloud
Fri, 6th Sep 2024
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Infinite Reality partners with Google Cloud in a five-year deal to innovate and scale immersive digital experiences using AI, tech infrastructures, and 3D web solutions.