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Augmented Reality (AR) stories - Page 8

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OPPO outlines $10b vision for smart device innovation
Thu, 12th Dec 2019
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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.
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Motorola develops mission-critical tech for Australia's emergency services
Thu, 28th Nov 2019
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Australian organisations are facing challenges such as threats to business continuity, growing costs and resource constraints, and threats to community safety.
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New virtual reality training tech makes its way to Kiwi firefighters
Thu, 31st Oct 2019
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New Zealand firefighters are set to use groundbreaking VR tech developed in Australia to safely train for hazardous scenarios, replacing outdated methods.
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Vault Hunters: Prepare for a Bloody Harvest in Borderlands 3
Wed, 23rd Oct 2019
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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.
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Feeling it: Robotic arms a step closer to expressing touch
Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
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University of Bristol builds ‘Mantis,’ an affordable robotic arm offering touch feedback, enhancing VR experiences by enabling users to feel virtual objects.
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New tech makes up 25% of US$1.7 trillion consumer spending
Mon, 14th Oct 2019
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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.
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Melbourne uni researchers at the forefront of forensics technology
Wed, 9th Oct 2019
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Researchers at Monash University, in collaboration with Leidos and VIFM, are pioneering tech using machine learning and AR to revolutionise forensic ballistics.
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Aussie uni utilises AR and VR to discover the human body
Tue, 8th Oct 2019
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Students studying anatomy at La Trobe University are utilising digital technologies as opposed to textbooks to learn about the human body.
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Blue Hat launches AR play-based learning center in China
Mon, 7th Oct 2019
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The play-based learning center will provide an immersive learning experience across art, emotional, health, language, science, and social subjects.
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Christchurch firm sells AR tech to US retail marketing giant
Wed, 2nd Oct 2019
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Christchurch's Smudge sells AR tech for in-store visualisation to US retail giant InContext Solutions, marking a milestone in augmented reality innovation.
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VR boom shows no sign of slowing
Wed, 18th Sep 2019
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The virtual reality market will exhibit a 42.2% CAGR, as big brands move to offer an advanced user experience says Fortune Business Insights.
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Telstra brings advanced VR streaming to Aus
Fri, 6th Sep 2019
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Telstra and partners Magna Systems, Summit Tech, and Igloo debut 8K VR streaming over 5G at the Telstra Vantage showcase, setting an Australian first.
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VR becomes critical tool for tackling NZ skill shortages
Mon, 2nd Sep 2019
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Virtual reality becomes a vital tool to address NZ's skill shortages, with Joy Business Academy and major firms supporting VR training in various industries.
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AR 'Live View' navigation is coming to Google Maps
Thu, 29th Aug 2019
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Live View will allow those travelling on foot around cities to navigate streets a little easier with turn-by-turn navigation.
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Company-X creates new reality for AR & VR technologies
Wed, 21st Aug 2019
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Hamilton-based software firm Company-X has acquired local AR/VR specialists Pepper Creative to expand its virtual and augmented reality capabilities.
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Kiwi employees embracing a future of AI
Fri, 16th Aug 2019
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A multinational survey by Genesys reveals New Zealand employees lead in embracing AI in the workplace, showcasing unparalleled confidence and ethical trust.
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Facebook faces new frontiers with real time brain-to-text research
Thu, 1st Aug 2019
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Facebook and UCSF are pioneering brain-computer interfaces to develop AR glasses enabling hands-free, real-time brain-to-text communication.
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Kiwi Smart City projects win big in IDC Awards
Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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New Zealand initiatives won three categories in the IDC Smart City APAC Awards – Civic Engagement, Education, and Sustainable Infrastructure.
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Kiwi tech company creates AR experience for new home builds
Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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AR studio Reactar created a mobile platform called homeAR that helps buyers of new homes decide how their house should look.
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WiMi hologram listing helps open AR market to foreign capital
Mon, 8th Jul 2019
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WiMi Hologram Cloud aims to raise up to USD $50 million through an IPO on Nasdaq, setting the stage for foreign capital to delve into China’s booming AR market.