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New report looks at immersive tech and education
AR, VR & Metaverse

New report looks at immersive tech and education

Report released looking at the projected uptake of VR technologies in education and how the edtech sector will up their game.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Jun 2017

Global Stories

Microsoft unveils their latest mixed reality headsets
AR, VR & Metaverse

Microsoft unveils their latest mixed reality headsets

Microsoft has unveiled new mixed reality headsets and the Surface Book 2, alongside the Windows 10 Fall Creators Update aiming to revolutionise creativity.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2017
Tomorrow comes today: Gorillaz help Jaguar recruit coders
Cartech

Tomorrow comes today: Gorillaz help Jaguar recruit coders

Jaguar Land Rover is recruiting coders through a collaboration with virtual band Gorillaz in an innovative new app. #Jaguar #Gorillaz #coding.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
Mixed reality, IoT, and always-connected PCs highlighted in Windows 10 Creator's Update
Semiconductors

Mixed reality, IoT, and always-connected PCs highlighted in Windows 10 Creator's Update

It's hoped the new categories will inspire customers, increase momentum in the PC market, and spark emerging opportunities.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Jun 2017
Property open days in AR/VR? Chinese real estate company is making it happen
AR, VR & Metaverse

Property open days in AR/VR? Chinese real estate company is making it happen

Chinese company Yungching Realty Group is partnering with iStaging to use mixed reality technology in real estate for the first time.

By Kai Ping Lew • 2 min read • Mon, 29th May 2017
Microsoft announces controllers for mixed reality headsets
AR, VR & Metaverse

Microsoft announces controllers for mixed reality headsets

Developers have two headsets to choose from: a $300 Acer one and a $329 HP one, both of which are available now for pre-order.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Fri, 12th May 2017
Nokia announces OZO Reality vision for VR
AR, VR & Metaverse

Nokia announces OZO Reality vision for VR

Nokia heralds a new era in VR with the unveiling of OZO Reality, promising a seamless blend of the real and virtual.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Apr 2017
VR standalone devices to see whopping 405% CAGR through 2021
AR, VR & Metaverse

VR standalone devices to see whopping 405% CAGR through 2021

After a content-starved market introduction, virtual reality (VR) is set to flourish off a swath of new and compelling content choices.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Tue, 14th Feb 2017

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