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Virtual Reality (VR) stories - Page 11

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.
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Gaming gadgets market is predicted to grow at 8.2% CAGR through 2032

Tue, 18th Oct 2022
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The gaming gadgets industry is predicted to be worth US$71.30 billion by 2022 and US$156.7 billion by 2032, according to FMI.
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Autodesk and Epic deliver immersive design capabilities

Fri, 14th Oct 2022
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The collaboration aims to power immersive real-time experiences across industries, with an initial focus on AEC.
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Wearable sensors market expanding into healthcare monitoring

Thu, 13th Oct 2022
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Despite its origin in simple step counting, the market for wearable sensors is expanding into the more complex arena of health monitoring.
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Game-based learning to become $55 billion industry in next eight years

Wed, 12th Oct 2022
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Game-based learning market expected to reach $55.80 billion by 2030, driven by demand for VR, AR, and AL in education and on-the-job training.
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WQR: 72% orgs link quality engineering to sustainable IT

Thu, 6th Oct 2022
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The report also highlights that 85% of organisations consider quality engineering pivotal in implementing emerging technologies into real-world use cases.
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TeamViewer and Hyundai Motor sign new strategic partnership

Mon, 3rd Oct 2022
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TeamViewer and Hyundai Motor have signed a strategic partnership with the hopes of accelerating digital innovation within an automotive smart factory.
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Banks looking to metaverse to help reduce carbon footprint

Tue, 27th Sep 2022
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Research reveals 91% of Australian banking executives are banking on the metaverse to reduce their organisation's carbon footprints.
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ASUS Servers announce AI developments at NVIDIA GTC

Fri, 23rd Sep 2022
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The Taiwanese multinational now offers NVIDIA-certified servers with H100 Tensor Core GPU and AI enterprise software suite.
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Alibaba Cloud unveils roadmap for international business

Fri, 23rd Sep 2022
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The Chinese firm commits US$1 billion to boost ecosystem capabilities while showcasing new products and comprehensive customer support for complete services.
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The metaverse, cryptocurrency and NFTs set to revolutionise retail

Thu, 22nd Sep 2022
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BigCommerce has released its consumer survey designed to give retailers insight into current and emerging trends shaping the way consumers buy from brands.
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Top seven CIO disruptions highlighted by Gartner

Wed, 14th Sep 2022
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CIOs must prepare for potential disruptions caused by social, behavioural, and technological changes, says Gartner.
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Six trends driving near-term adoption of metaverse technologies

Tue, 13th Sep 2022
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Six trends are driving the use of metaverse technologies and will continue to drive its use over the next three to five years, according to Gartner.
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Hands-on Review: HTC Vive Flow headset

Mon, 12th Sep 2022
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HTC Australia sent over their Vive Flow headset for me to try out. It's a lighter and more stylish alternative to regular VR headsets.
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Slower spending, turbulent economy to make 2023 planning difficult

Wed, 31st Aug 2022
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Business leaders who plan for 'business as usual' spending increases will fall short, according to Forrester's 2023 Planning Guides.
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Breaking the myths of Zero Trust model and understanding how it can protect your organisation

Wed, 31st Aug 2022
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So, what exactly is Zero trust? Is it a new product? Is it a certification or a mere buzzword within the cybersecurity industry?.
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AI and metaverse to take centre stage in GTC Fall keynote

Tue, 23rd Aug 2022
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NVIDIA Founder and CEO Jensen Huang will announce AI and metaverse technologies at the next GTC, livestreamed on September 21.
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Exclusive: How Accenture is changing the customer experience game

Fri, 19th Aug 2022
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Creating highly personalised real-world customer experiences using API, NFC, and spatial technology is taking traditional experiences to the next level.
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Gartner unveils key emerging tech to watch in 2022

Fri, 12th Aug 2022
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The Gartner Hype Cycle for Emerging Technologies 2022 reveals 25 technologies driving immersive experiences, AI automation, and efficient tech delivery.
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TeamViewer remote access software integrated into RealWear Cloud

Fri, 12th Aug 2022
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TeamViewer is expanding its partnership with RealWear to offer quicker setup of wearables and remote support for industrial workers worldwide.
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Beware the darkverse and its cyber-physical threats

Tue, 9th Aug 2022
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A darkverse of criminality hidden from law enforcement could quickly evolve to fuel a new industry of metaverse-related cybercrime.