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Virtual reality taking off with augmented reality also set to soar
Gaming

Virtual reality taking off with augmented reality also set to soar

IDC is forecasting skyrocketing VR hardware shipments this year, with AR ramping up in the next few years too - to a combined 110m shipments in 2020.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Apr 2016
The world is changing... and it's not all bad, folks
Artificial Intelligence

The world is changing... and it's not all bad, folks

New Zealand businesses need to prepare for the impact of disruptive technologies or risk losing their competitive advantage, says futurist Frances Valintine.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Thu, 25th Feb 2016
Weta Workshop: Bringing breakthrough 'mixed reality' tech to life
AR, VR & Metaverse

Weta Workshop: Bringing breakthrough 'mixed reality' tech to life

Wellington's Weta Workshop is set to play a pivotal creative role in creating Magic Leap's Mixed Reality LightfieldTM technology.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Feb 2016
A help or hindrance: How technology is shaking up education
EduTech

A help or hindrance: How technology is shaking up education

Education revolution: Frances Valintine discusses the seismic shift in learning as technology challenges traditional schooling.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Fri, 29th Jan 2016
Virtual reality selling New Zealand to the world
AR, VR & Metaverse

Virtual reality selling New Zealand to the world

Fox Glacier Guiding is using virtual reality to sell New Zealand to the world, with its new technology proving a hit at a recent trade show in China.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Nov 2015

Global Stories

Did you hear? Classroom wearables are where it's at
Wearables

Did you hear? Classroom wearables are where it's at

Wearables in the classroom are becoming the norm, as educators around the world adopt new tools and technologies to aid learning.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd May 2016
Oculus, HTC and Sony to dominate VR spend with just 13% market share
AR, VR & Metaverse

Oculus, HTC and Sony to dominate VR spend with just 13% market share

Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and Sony Playstation VR will dominate VR spend this year - but its low cost options fuelling shipments.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Apr 2016
Vendors: Don't miss your slice of the virtual reality pie
AR, VR & Metaverse

Vendors: Don't miss your slice of the virtual reality pie

VR will be a transformational, disruptive force in the devices market and reach $20 billion by 2020. Vendors who hesitate risk missing out, says TBR.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Apr 2016
Techweek AKL 2016 programme announced
AR, VR & Metaverse

Techweek AKL 2016 programme announced

Techweek AKL 2016 to showcase Auckland's innovation hub with virtual reality, start-up competitions and innovation heroes.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2016
Ed-tech holds 'enormous power' to foster learning beyond the basics
EduTech

Ed-tech holds 'enormous power' to foster learning beyond the basics

Education technology is crucial for fostering social and emotional learning, according to a new report by the World Economic Forum and BCG.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Mar 2016
Could virtual reality stave off the obesity epidemic?
Health Technologies

Could virtual reality stave off the obesity epidemic?

Virtual reality shows promise in combating obesity and treating weight-related disorders, according to new research.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Feb 2016
What does a child genius and dance music have in common? Cyber security, of course
Gaming

What does a child genius and dance music have in common? Cyber security, of course

TechDay talked to Walter O'Brien, founder of Scorpion and computer science extraordinaire, about his latest foray into the world of cyber security.

By Catherine Knowles • 7 min read • Fri, 5th Feb 2016
Enterprise AR and wearable tech: Not to be underestimated
Health Technologies

Enterprise AR and wearable tech: Not to be underestimated

Augmented reality (AR) and wearable devices are set to drive growth in the business sector, says a new report from Beecham Research.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Jan 2016
Deloitte's biggest business and consumer technology predictions
AR, VR & Metaverse

Deloitte's biggest business and consumer technology predictions

Cognitive technologies, virtual reality, pro-PC millennials and the proliferation of smartphones will have a significant impact in 2016.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Jan 2016
Hands-on Review: Epson Moverio BT-200 AR Glasses
Gaming

Hands-on Review: Epson Moverio BT-200 AR Glasses

Epson (yes that Printer manufacturer) have taken a leap in creating their own version with full Augmented Reality (AR) coverage.

By Greig Strafford • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
What does the wireless future look like?
AR, VR & Metaverse

What does the wireless future look like?

As wireless technology demand soars, Prof. Kevin Sowerby of the University of Auckland examines the strained radio spectrum and future tech innovations.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Tue, 20th Oct 2015
Cereal virtual reality?
AR, VR & Metaverse

Cereal virtual reality?

Kellogg's is bringing back a cool cereal box prize that gives smartphone owners their very own taste of virtual reality.

By Patrick Pilcher • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Sep 2015

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