TechDay New Zealand - Aotearoa's technology news network

HTC stories

Story image
Hands-on review: HTC Vive Wireless Adapter and Vive Pro 2 VR headset
Wed, 29th Mar 2023
#
gaming
#
reviews
#
vr
Techday's Darren Price ditches the cable with the HTC Vive Pro 2 virtual reality headset and the Vive Wireless Adapter.
Story image
Hands-on review: HTC Vive Flow headset
Mon, 12th Sep 2022
#
smartphones
#
gaming
#
reviews
HTC Australia sent over their Vive Flow headset for me to try out. It's a lighter and more stylish alternative to regular VR headsets.
Story image
The HTC VR legacy - the past, present, and future of Vive
Wed, 26th May 2021
#
vr
#
htc
#
htc vive
HTC has announced new additions to its Vive VR family at VIVECON 2021, including the all-in-one Vive Focus 3 and the premium Vive Pro 2.
Story image
HTC’s Vive Sync VR meeting app enters open beta
Mon, 11th May 2020
#
vr
#
htc
#
virtual meeting
HTC unveils Vive Sync, a VR meeting app beta for remote team collaborations.
Story image
Hands-on review: HTC Vive Cosmos Elite External Tracking Faceplate
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
#
gaming
#
reviews
#
technology gifts
TechDay’s resident virtual reality fanatic, Darren Price, checks out the upcoming Vive Cosmos External Tracking Faceplate.
Story image
HTC reveals its plans for the Vive Cosmos VR range
Mon, 2nd Mar 2020
#
5g
#
vr
#
wireless networks
The Cosmos XR promises to be a major advancement in augmented reality allowing designers to view their concepts in a real-world environment.
Story image
HTC releases first 5G hub for the next-gen of mobile
Thu, 28th Feb 2019
#
5g
#
wireless networks
#
htc
Available by the end of June in Australia, it is a sign of things to come for the inevitable growth of 5G across the globe.
Story image
HTC signs with 5G partners across the globe
Mon, 17th Dec 2018
#
5g
#
wireless networks
#
htc
Sprint and Telstra will both carry a 5G mobile smart hub built by HTC.
Story image
IDC - Sharp dip in VR headset shipment numbers won’t last
Thu, 6th Sep 2018
#
vr
#
oculus
#
idc
Despite global shipment numbers dropping by more than a third, the market outlook is still positive an IDC Tracker report shows.
Story image
Google closes $1.1b HTC deal, makes room for new HTC teammates
Thu, 1st Feb 2018
#
smartphones
#
technology gifts
#
google
Separately, Google will receive a non-exclusive license for HTC intellectual property (IP).
Story image
Google and HTC announce US$1.1 billion partnership
Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
#
smartphones
#
technology gifts
#
google
Google has agreed to acquire certain employees from HTC for its Pixel smartphone development, in a deal worth $1.1bn.
Story image
AR/VR headset market leaps 25.5 percent in 12 months
Wed, 6th Sep 2017
#
vr
#
sony
#
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.
Story image
Virtual reality for the masses, almost: HTC Vive becomes slightly more affordable
Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
#
vr
#
htc
#
htc vive
HTC announced a $300 price reduction for the Vive across the globe...
Story image
Has VR gone too far? The mind-boggling virtual reality pinball machine is here
Fri, 18th Aug 2017
#
gaming
#
technology gifts
#
vr
Rusty Oak announced that their debut title Hurl VR, a Pinball-like puzzle game is coming to the HTC Vive...
Story image
Weta, Microsoft and HTC team-up at the Wellington centre for mixed reality
Mon, 7th Aug 2017
#
microsoft
#
vr
#
weta digital
Wellington’s virtual and mixed reality centre, Projectr, has officially opened and it has some major partners...
Story image
Magnify VR expo brings a taste of the future to Auckland
Wed, 26th Apr 2017
#
vr
#
samsung
#
htc
A full day of virtual and augmented reality demonstrations and experiences are on offer, including a specially made short movie that incorporate VR.
Story image
HTC Desire 650 entry level smartphone announced
Tue, 18th Apr 2017
#
smartphones
#
technology gifts
#
htc
HTC launches the affordable yet groundbreaking Desire 650, offering personalisation and a smooth Android experience.
Story image
HTC & Shenzhen Municipal Government to develop China's VR industry
Tue, 22nd Nov 2016
#
vr
#
htc
#
innovation
Shenzhen Municipal Government will be working with tech giant HTC to start developing the VR industry in China.
Story image
Top 10 brands coming out of Mobile World Congress
Thu, 12th Mar 2015
#
samsung
#
htc
#
social media
The Mobile World Congress dominated social media this week, with HTC, Samsung and Huawei receiving the most mentions.
Story image
HTC releases RE camera in New Zealand
Tue, 16th Dec 2014
#
creative technologies
#
htc
#
nz
HTC’s new RE camera is now available in New Zealand. The camera is compatible with Android and iOS devices, compact and waterproof up to one metre.
Story image
Newly unveiled HTC ONE (M8) coming soon to Telecom customers...
Thu, 27th Mar 2014
#
digital music
#
htc
#
spotify
Telecom reveals HTC One M8 release date in New Zealand and offers free Spotify Premium with selected plans.
Story image
Microsoft ramps up Windows Phone commitment with new partners
Wed, 26th Feb 2014
#
microsoft
#
smartphones
#
technology gifts
Microsoft has announced new partners and relaxed requirements for Windows Phone, according to industry analyst firm Ovum.
Story image
'Little evidence' that smartphone use causes cancer
Wed, 12th Feb 2014
#
apple
#
smartphones
#
technology gifts
Little evidence that moderate mobile phone use is associated with any cancer in head and neck region, states new report.
Story image
HTC Profits down 83% from last year
Sat, 6th Jul 2013
#
bi
#
planning
#
htc
It's not good times for HTC. Their HTC One phone was supposed to be the flagship product for 2013, and by all accounts it's actually a pretty nice phone. So what gives?.