Augmented Reality (AR) stories - Page 26
Virtual reality supermarket designed by Kiwi researchers
Mon, 4th May 2015
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auckland university
A three-dimensional virtual supermarket software tool has been designed by a member of the University of Auckland’s Institute for Health Innovation.
GoPro and Kolor to take virtual reality to new heights
Fri, 1st May 2015
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photography
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GoPro acquires Kolor, a specialist in virtual reality and spherical media solutions, to enhance immersive viewing experiences.
The next phase of digital technologies is here
Fri, 1st May 2015
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google
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google glass
Touch, gesture and away-from-the-screen features are the future of digital technologies, says Professor Mark Apperley.
Kiwi wearable company takes on the world, starting in Germany
Wed, 21st Jan 2015
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wearables
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physical security
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healthtech
StretchSense, an Auckland wearable tech firm, is a finalist in the WT Innovation World Cup, showcasing in Munich with new tech aiming at multiple sectors.
Westpac launches new app featuring augmented reality
Tue, 11th Nov 2014
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smartphones
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westpac
Westpac New Zealand unveils an innovative app with augmented reality to transform money management, making it more interactive and user-friendly.
Weta Workshop and Magic Leap changing the face of virtual reality
Fri, 17th Oct 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Magic Leap, the US start-up company in the field of virtual reality, are on the cusp of releasing Cinematic Reality.
Emmy-winning Game of Thrones creative plugs into Kiwi Virtual Reality startup
Wed, 13th Aug 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Game of Thrones VFX genius Rainer Gombos joins NZ's 8i, bringing Emmy-winning talent to the forefront of VR innovation.
Sony announces Project Morpheus VR system
Fri, 21st Mar 2014
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Sony unveils Project Morpheus VR for PS4, promising a future of immersive gaming with innovative 3D audio and motion tracking.
App to bring Nelson history to life
Mon, 11th Nov 2013
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apps
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nmit
An augmented reality history-sharing app is being developed to share the Nelson-Tasman region’s history and stories.
Seeing Christchurch through new eyes
Thu, 26th Sep 2013
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google
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google glass
Christchurch's past revisited through augmented reality glasses, offering a glimpse of pre-earthquake city life.
Microsoft: Sorry...we screwed up
Mon, 26th Aug 2013
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Microsoft issues heartfelt apology for recent Outlook.com outage, explains root cause and assures improvements for future reliability.
Three days later, Microsoft fixes Outlook
Mon, 19th Aug 2013
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Following an outage on Outlook.com, software giant finally resolves an issue which has plagued users for three days.
Outlook doesn't look good as Kiwis STILL struggle
Fri, 16th Aug 2013
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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personal computing devices
Microsoft admits Outlook.com outage is taking longer to fix than expected, as heaps of New Zealanders are still left to suffer.
'There's a problem with Outlook right now'
Thu, 15th Aug 2013
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microsoft
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Email service suffers breakdown, leaving only a small number of users without Outlook.com, according to Microsoft.
Westfield Augmented Reality promo developed in NZ
Wed, 24th Jul 2013
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imersia
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Kiwi start-up firm Imersia partnered with 20th Century Fox to provide an Augmented Reality treasure hunt in Westfield malls across New Zealand.
400m Outlook users following Hotmail upgrade
Tue, 7th May 2013
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microsoft
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hotmail
Microsoft has finished upgrading Hotmail customers to Outlook.com, driving more than 400 million active accounts.
Marketing in the connected world: Part 2
Wed, 5th Sep 2012
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digital signage
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tactix
New marketing tech extends beyond hand-held devices, integrating every physical environment to engage consumers interactively through apps and AR.