Virtual Reality (VR) stories - Page 17
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A quick overview of Microsoft Dynamics in 2019
Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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Microsoft Dynamics 2019: Integrating ERP and CRM, leveraging LinkedIn, mixed reality, and AI for a unified, data-driven platform with Microsoft's HoloLens 2.
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.
Retail study challenges myth that digital natives only shop online
Thu, 4th Jul 2019
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Despite beliefs that the younger generation prefers to shop online, they’re actually the most likely to do more shopping in physical stores.
Matariki AR comes alive without the need for special apps
Wed, 3rd Jul 2019
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The Matariki AR experience used a markerless Web AR platform. The experience works directly from many browsers, such as Chrome, Safari and Explorer.
Vivo develops new tech for 5G era
Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
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Vivo unveils its 5G vision at MWC Shanghai 2019, introducing Vivo AR Glass, 5G Cloud Game, and Super FlashCharge 120W to revolutionise mobile user experience.
NBA and Unbnd announce an immersive content partnership
Wed, 26th Jun 2019
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The NBA and Australian firm Unbnd have unveiled a partnership to bring immersive, mixed reality NBA content to fans in Australia and Singapore.
Fantastical virtual reality art show comes to Tauranga
Wed, 19th Jun 2019
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Two artists from different disciplines have collaborated on a show that utilises virtual reality to take attendees into imaginative lands.
Game review: Blood & Truth (PlayStation VR)
Tue, 4th Jun 2019
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SIE London Studio releases VR action-movie inspired cockney crime caper, Blood & Truth for PlayStation VR. FutureFive’s Darren Price takes a butcher’s.
Volvo and Varjo launch world-first mixed reality application for car development
Thu, 30th May 2019
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Volvo Cars and Varjo have developed a mixed reality approach to evaluating prototypes and designs, using Varjo's high-end augmented reality headsets.
NetDragon expands business with new opportunities empowered by 5G
Wed, 29th May 2019
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NetDragon co-sponsors the 5G+VR/AR Innovation and Application Summit in Hefei, debuting its largest VR Experience Centre and advancing VR tech in education.
Bose releases sunglasses/headphone combo
Wed, 29th May 2019
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With a proprietary open-ear design and micro-acoustics it allows for voice control and personal audio without loss of privacy.
“First-of-its-kind” VR training platform launches in Oz
Fri, 24th May 2019
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Curiious IQ is enabled for any VR device and can stream live to small groups or up to 50 or more headsets simultaneously.
Doctor Who fans: This one’s for you
Thu, 23rd May 2019
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Doctor Who fans can step into a new VR adventure, Doctor Who: The Edge of Time, launching this September with Jodie Whittaker as the Doctor.
Hands-on PSVR preview: Blood & Truth
Mon, 20th May 2019
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PlayStation VR fans who picked up a copy of VR Worlds with their headset will have had a taster of SIE London Studio’s Blood & Truth.
Consumer spending on tech to reach US$1.32 trillion this year
Fri, 10th May 2019
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If you ever thought the tech industry for consumers was beginning to wane, the International Data Corporation has some stats for you.