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Virtual reality investment explodes in 2021 - report

Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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Private UK fundraising in the virtual reality sector hit a record high, with over £150m raised this year, a 72% increase from 2020.
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2022 will see increasing AI role in augmented and virtual reality

Thu, 6th Jan 2022
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Artificial intelligence will play an increasing role in augmented and virtual reality in 2022, according to ABI Research.
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Xerox and Oracle partner to help new ventures launch fast, with a focus on 3D printing, IoT, and AR

Mon, 20th Dec 2021
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Xerox has signed a multi-year deal with Oracle to provide cloud-computing infrastructure and software focusing on 3D printing and IoT.
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Kaspersky develops cybersecurity policy for bionic devices

Mon, 6th Dec 2021
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Kaspersky launches comprehensive cybersecurity policy to address the security risks posed by human augmentation technology in the workplace.
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BREAKING: Facebook rebrands to Meta, Zuckerberg unveils 'metaverse'

Fri, 29th Oct 2021
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Mark Zuckerberg unveils Facebook's vision for the 'metaverse' and announces the company's rebranding as Meta. #Metaverse #FacebookRebranding.
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Startup's AR packaging 'wows' pharmaceuticals giant Bayer

Tue, 5th Oct 2021
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An Australian startup has created 'holographic' packaging that uses augmented reality (AR) to display an interactive virtual display and a holographic person.
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New remote tech support solution using live AR overlays

Tue, 7th Sep 2021
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ABB Electrification's Service business has announced new solutions that provide interactive remote support using immersive extended reality.
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A peek inside the world of LEGO VIDIYO

Mon, 21st Jun 2021
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LEGO's VIDIYO range combines augmented reality, music, and physical bricks to create the ultimate music video experience for kids.
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LEGO announces second series of VIDIYO stages, BeatBoxes & Bandmates

Tue, 4th May 2021
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LEGO is once again on point with its amazing design aesthetic because the series is full of cute characters and setpieces.
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Virtual shopping, augmented reality could soon replace tactile shopping - study

Thu, 15th Apr 2021
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New Zealanders still prefer in-store shopping despite rise in online sales due to COVID-19, says Toluna study.
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Think 5G for business innovation is out of your company's reach? Think again

Wed, 10th Mar 2021
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Australia Embraces Innovation with 5G Technology: Opportunities and Benefits for Various Industries. Government grants available.
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LEGO unveils full set of music VIDIYO masters

Thu, 18th Feb 2021
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VIDIYO is essentially one big playground where kids can create LEGO-themed music videos to the tune of popular (and classic) tracks.
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LEGO's minifigs & AR turn kids into music video masters

Wed, 27th Jan 2021
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LEGO VIDIYO combines augmented reality and music to let kids create their own music videos using LEGO minifigures and Universal's music.
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IDTechEx: AR/VR/MR market to reach US$30 billion by 2030

Tue, 12th Jan 2021
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This market will impact many different industries and future innovations will continue its growth in the wearables market.
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Lenovo announces smart glasses and OLED for Yoga 7i Pro

Mon, 11th Jan 2021
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Lenovo unveils its ThinkReality A3 smart glasses and OLED display upgrade for the Yoga Slim 7i Pro at CES. #Lenovo #CES2021 #smartglasses #OLED.
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Samsung and IBM announce massive collaboration

Thu, 17th Dec 2020
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Together, the companies intend to explore new 5G, edge and hybrid cloud solutions to improve operational efficiency, safety, and flexibility for the enterprise.
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AR and VR presents huge potential for construction industry, but businesses slow to adopt

Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
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Despite enormous potential, construction firms are lagging in adopting AR and VR technologies due to concerns like bulky headsets and harsh jobsite conditions.
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VR technology could be worth $8b by 2030 - IDTechEx

Tue, 17th Nov 2020
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Virtual reality (VR) could be worth US$8 billion by 2030, with augmented reality and VR combined valued at US$30 billion, says IDTechX.
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Spark 5G helps to bring art to live in Dunedin

Fri, 13th Nov 2020
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Dunedin Central brings street art to life with an augmented reality exhibition to celebrate the launch of 5G in central Dunedin.
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AR, VR and 3D tech boost consumer confidence in online purchases - report

Thu, 5th Nov 2020
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The report found that 47% of global consumers acknowledged that immersive technologies made them feel more connected with products while shopping online.