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AR / Augmented Reality stories - Page 9

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Major iOS update brings new augmented reality experiences
Thu, 5th Apr 2018
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This free software update also offers customers more visibility into the battery health and performance of their iPhone.
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GTC18 - Keynote: the flash, the facts, the future
Thu, 29th Mar 2018
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A roundup of Jensen Huang’s opening keynote at NVIDIA’s GPU Technology Conference 2018, including an incredible remote driving reveal.
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Go on a VR tour of the Natural History Museum with David Attenborough
Mon, 26th Mar 2018
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Attenborough's VR tour at the Natural History Museum offers close-up of rare treasures.
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Intel delivers huge leap forward with 8th Generation Core desktop processor range
Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
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Intel's latest offering steps things up a notch, increasing the total core count while infusing the units with company's Hyper-Threading Technology.
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Early creations with Google’s ARCore are taking off
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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While it’s only been a few weeks since launch, developers are already publishing new ARCore experiences on Google Play.
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UK lags behind EU in tech investment, but strong in hybrid cloud
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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A new survey from Dell Technologies has revealed the UK is lagging behind its EU counterparts in tech investment like AI, VR and HPC.
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HTC Vive announces Vive Pro HMD's price, it’s not cheap
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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HTC Vive drops current kit price, unveils $1,199 Vive Pro for pre-order with perks for early buyers.
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Intel releases a tiny VR-ready PC
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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Great for VR enthusiasts and workload-heavy content creators, it will be Intel’s smallest premium VR-capable system on the market.
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Weta Workshop opens new mixed reality facility called Weta Gameshop
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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Weta Workshop has officially opened its newest facility, Weta Gameshop, thought to be the world’s first specialist mixed reality development studio.
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AR/VR headset market forecast to rocket 48.5% in 2018
Tue, 20th Mar 2018
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​After its brief hiccup in 2017, the augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) headsets market is set to offer opportunities aplenty.
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Samsung and Disney create AR emojis for the S9 range
Mon, 19th Mar 2018
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Characters from Disney films including The Incredibles, Zootopia, and Frozen will roll out throughout the year.
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AR to find more serious commercial applications on its surest bet, mobile
Sat, 17th Mar 2018
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Ovum research analyst Guillermo Escofet delves into augmented reality (AR) and whether the market has potential for future commercial applications.
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Haier and AUT partner to create AR charity campaign
Fri, 16th Mar 2018
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An augmented reality colouring-in mobile application will take the Big Hoot art trail from the streets of Auckland to kids nationwide.
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NZ entrepreneurs launch interactive learning ‘games’ for kids
Thu, 15th Mar 2018
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The Zingoshi Chronicles, a transmedia project created by two New Zealand entrepreneurs comprises books, video games, and eventually a TV series.
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Moviegoers hold on to your popcorn, HOYTS is creating VR cinemas
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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HOYTS brings VR magic to cinemas, melding movies with virtual realms for a new-age cinematic thrill.
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Bose unveils audio AR glasses, $50m funding for startups innovating for it
Wed, 14th Mar 2018
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Rather than superimposing visual objects on the real world, Bose AR adds an audible layer of information and experiences.
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Sony launches VR audio technology
Mon, 12th Mar 2018
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Sony unveiled Sonic Surf VR, a unique suite of spatial audio technology combined with new multi-channel speakers.
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Auckland iwi uses AR to bring their stories to life
Fri, 9th Mar 2018
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Auckland Iwi harness AR/VR tech to bring Maori legend to life through interactive storytelling experience.
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Fonterra steps into the realm of VR with new training program
Wed, 7th Mar 2018
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Fonterra teams with Beca on VR tech for safer employee training.
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Auckland Pride Parade immortalised in virtual reality
Mon, 5th Mar 2018
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Auckland Pride goes VR: IAG's float brings parade's vibrancy to life in stunning 360-degree video.
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YOU’RE INVITED: Explore how interactive VR can give your business a competitive edge
Wed, 28th Feb 2018
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Attendees will also go into the draw to win dinner for two at the Rydges Auckland in a one-of-a-kind dining in the dark experience.
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The University of Auckland gets its own AR expert
Mon, 26th Feb 2018
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AR pioneer Prof. Billinghurst to boost Auckland Uni's tech research.
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Snapdragon 845: Immersing users in a brave new world of VR
Thu, 22nd Feb 2018
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Qualcomm's XR tech bridges physical and digital realms, eyeing a $108bn market by 2021.
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5 trends ripe for the channel to leverage - Accenture
Tue, 20th Feb 2018
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Rapidly advancing technology is fueling intelligent enterprises but requires a fundamental shift, according to Accenture Technology Vision 2018.