Augmented Reality (AR) stories - Page 17
Wellington International Airport gets its own VR experience
Mon, 23rd Oct 2017
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The experience takes the user on an interactive journey in a first class seat on board a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777...
Kiwi VR market set to be worth $320m, employment to double
Fri, 20th Oct 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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mbie
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nz tech
Globally, AR is predicted to be the fastest growth segment in the world with forecast global revenues of US$83 billion.
Faster internet speeds to spur Asia Pacific OTT video market
Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
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4g technology
Faster bandwidth and expanding 4G networks are driving the Asia Pacific OTT video market, promising enhanced user experiences and competitive pricing.
NZVRARA & Blackeye: Providing a staging ground for the VR revolution
Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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NZVRARA and Blackeye VR partner to promote NZ VR/AR sector and accelerate adoption of virtual and augmented reality technologies.
Oculus VR just got a whole lot better with Rift Core 2.0
Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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software updates
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oculus rift
Oculus unveils Rift Core 2.0, a powerful VR experience with a redesigned interface and customizable home features. Beta release in December.
Zuckerberg jumps into the frying pan with ‘insensitive’ VR live-stream
Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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digital entertainment
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facebook
Facebook faces backlash after Mark Zuckerberg uses VR to show hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico. Some defend his intentions.
Facebook announces Oculus Go, one of the cheapest VR headsets yet
Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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facebook
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oculus
Without a cable or the need for a mobile phone, standalone headsets represent a totally new phase of VR hardware...
AR for cops: HoloLens could be the future of policing
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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microsoft
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police
Black Marble has developed an award-winning application, tuServ, that’s transforming today’s approach to digitizing policing....
Sony’s new phone boasts a 3D camera, should Kiwis care?
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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smartphones
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sony
Sony Mobile's new Xperia XZ1 hits New Zealand, offering groundbreaking 3D scanning technology. Will this feature capture Kiwi interest?.
Gartner’s top 10 tech trends for 2018
Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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devops
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blockchain
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edge computing
Gartner has identified the top strategic technology trends for 2018 that will impact organisations across industries.
AR is the new black: The Pixel 2 flexes its augmented reality muscles
Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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smartphones
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
Google launches Pixel 2, boasting advanced AR capabilities and a top-tier camera, venturing into a fierce competition with Apple's cutting-edge features.
Experience virtual reality like never before with the HMD Odyssey
Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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ar, vr & metaverse
Samsung and Microsoft have announced the Samsung HMD Odyssey, a high-performing Windows Mixed Reality headset with superior picture quality.
Experience Fallout like never before with HTC Vive
Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
HTC Vive has announced a new hardware bundle featuring Fallout 4 VR, one of the most anticipated VR titles to date...
Surprise! Pokemon GO is alive and well
Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Defying expectations, Pokémon GO thrives with raids, new features, and a loyal fanbase ready for battle, come rain or shine.
Robots, drones and EVs mean engineers may have to upskill
Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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drones
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
To remain employable engineers require expertise in new technology such as GPS positioning, drones and virtual reality...
Updated to iOS 11? Here are three must-try ARKit apps
Fri, 29th Sep 2017
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smartphones
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personal computing devices
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ar, vr & metaverse
Explore a new world with your iPhone. iOS 11 brings ARKit apps to life; try these three for a next-level AR experience!.
Playback your adventures in VR with GoPro
Fri, 29th Sep 2017
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photography
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ar
GoPro introduces powerful Hero 6 Black with 4K60 video and improved stabilisation, as well as mountable 5.2K spherical camera, Fusion.
The VR-horror mashup that will scare your socks right off
Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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Bigmoon Entertainment and Camel 101's new VR horror game, Syndrome, hits PS4, Xbox One, and PC on October 6, bringing spine-chilling scares to VR systems.
VR startup wins Create@Alibaba Cloud startup contest
Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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alibaba
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create@alibaba cloud
Inspace XR triumphs at Create@Alibaba Cloud ANZ startup contest, set to represent at Shanghai Finals with their VR innovation.
Digital media mastermind joins Victoria University VR research team
Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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victoria university
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Leading member of Japan's digital media industry joins Victoria University of Wellington to head a new Computational Media Innovation Centre.