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NZ entrepreneurs launch interactive learning 'games' for kids
EduTech

NZ entrepreneurs launch interactive learning 'games' for kids

The Zingoshi Chronicles, a transmedia project created by two New Zealand entrepreneurs comprises books, video games, and eventually a TV series.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Mar 2018
Moviegoers hold on to your popcorn, HOYTS is creating VR cinemas
Digital Entertainment

Moviegoers hold on to your popcorn, HOYTS is creating VR cinemas

HOYTS partners with VRX Networks to bring VR cinemas to Australia, starting in March. Initial rollout includes HOYTS Highpoint, with four more locations soon.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Mar 2018

Global Stories

Major iOS update brings new augmented reality experiences
AR, VR & Metaverse

Major iOS update brings new augmented reality experiences

This free software update also offers customers more visibility into the battery health and performance of their iPhone.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 5th Apr 2018
GTC18 - Keynote: the flash, the facts, the future
Cartech

GTC18 - Keynote: the flash, the facts, the future

A roundup of Jensen Huang's opening keynote at NVIDIA's GPU Technology Conference 2018, including an incredible remote driving reveal.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Mar 2018
Go on a VR tour of the Natural History Museum with David Attenborough
AR, VR & Metaverse

Go on a VR tour of the Natural History Museum with David Attenborough

Sir David Attenborough leads exclusive behind-the-scenes VR tours of London's Natural History Museum, crafted by Microsoft and Factory 42 for Sky's VR app.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 26th Mar 2018
Intel delivers huge leap forward with 8th Generation Core desktop processor range
Gaming

Intel delivers huge leap forward with 8th Generation Core desktop processor range

Intel's latest offering steps things up a notch, increasing the total core count while infusing the units with company's Hyper-Threading Technology.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Mar 2018
Early creations with Google's ARCore are taking off
AR, VR & Metaverse

Early creations with Google's ARCore are taking off

While it's only been a few weeks since launch, developers are already publishing new ARCore experiences on Google Play.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2018
UK lags behind EU in tech investment, but strong in hybrid cloud
Network Infrastructure

UK lags behind EU in tech investment, but strong in hybrid cloud

A new survey from Dell Technologies has revealed the UK is lagging behind its EU counterparts in tech investment like AI, VR and HPC.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 21st Mar 2018
HTC Vive announces Vive Pro HMD's price, it's not cheap
Digital Signage

HTC Vive announces Vive Pro HMD's price, it's not cheap

HTC Vive unveils the Vive Pro HMD priced at USD $1,199 alongside a USD $120 price cut on the current Vive kit, pushing for broader VR adoption.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Mar 2018
Intel releases a tiny VR-ready PC
Gaming

Intel releases a tiny VR-ready PC

Great for VR enthusiasts and workload-heavy content creators, it will be Intel's smallest premium VR-capable system on the market.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Mar 2018
AR/VR headset market forecast to rocket 48.5% in 2018
Network Infrastructure

AR/VR headset market forecast to rocket 48.5% in 2018

​After its brief hiccup in 2017, the augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) headsets market is set to offer opportunities aplenty.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Mar 2018
Samsung and Disney create AR emojis for the S9 range
AR, VR & Metaverse

Samsung and Disney create AR emojis for the S9 range

Characters from Disney films including The Incredibles, Zootopia, and Frozen will roll out throughout the year.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Mar 2018
AR to find more serious commercial applications on its surest bet, mobile
AR, VR & Metaverse

AR to find more serious commercial applications on its surest bet, mobile

Ovum research analyst Guillermo Escofet delves into augmented reality (AR) and whether the market has potential for future commercial applications.

By Guillermo Escofet • 3 min read • Sat, 17th Mar 2018
Haier and AUT partner to create AR charity campaign
AR, VR & Metaverse

Haier and AUT partner to create AR charity campaign

An augmented reality colouring-in mobile application will take the Big Hoot art trail from the streets of Auckland to kids nationwide.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 16th Mar 2018
Bose unveils audio AR glasses, $50m funding for startups innovating for it
Digital Entertainment

Bose unveils audio AR glasses, $50m funding for startups innovating for it

Rather than superimposing visual objects on the real world, Bose AR adds an audible layer of information and experiences.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Mar 2018
Sony launches VR audio technology
Digital Entertainment

Sony launches VR audio technology

Sony unveiled Sonic Surf VR, a unique suite of spatial audio technology combined with new multi-channel speakers.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 12th Mar 2018
Auckland iwi uses AR to bring their stories to life
AR, VR & Metaverse

Auckland iwi uses AR to bring their stories to life

Auckland iwi Ngāti Whātua Ōrākei brings legend Owāku to life using AR tech by Datacom and Microsoft's Hololens, engaging visitors at Bastion Point Marae.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Mar 2018
Fonterra steps into the realm of VR with new training program
AR, VR & Metaverse

Fonterra steps into the realm of VR with new training program

Fonterra and Beca have launched VR health and safety training, allowing employees to navigate sites virtually, reducing onboarding times and enhancing safety.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Mar 2018