Virtual Reality (VR) stories - Page 17
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.
Kiwi Smart City projects win big in IDC Awards
Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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New Zealand initiatives won three categories in the IDC Smart City APAC Awards – Civic Engagement, Education, and Sustainable Infrastructure.
Kiwi tech company creates AR experience for new home builds
Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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AR studio Reactar created a mobile platform called homeAR that helps buyers of new homes decide how their house should look.
A quick overview of Microsoft Dynamics in 2019
Wed, 10th Jul 2019
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Microsoft Dynamics 2019: Integrating ERP and CRM, leveraging LinkedIn, mixed reality, and AI for a unified, data-driven platform with Microsoft's HoloLens 2.
Retail study challenges myth that digital natives only shop online
Thu, 4th Jul 2019
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Despite beliefs that the younger generation prefers to shop online, they're actually the most likely to do more shopping in physical stores.
Matariki AR comes alive without the need for special apps
Wed, 3rd Jul 2019
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The Matariki AR experience used a markerless Web AR platform. The experience works directly from many browsers, such as Chrome, Safari and Explorer.
Vivo develops new tech for 5G era
Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
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Vivo unveils its 5G vision at MWC Shanghai 2019, introducing Vivo AR Glass, 5G Cloud Game, and Super FlashCharge 120W to revolutionise mobile user experience.
NBA and Unbnd announce an immersive content partnership
Wed, 26th Jun 2019
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The NBA and Australian firm Unbnd have unveiled a partnership to bring immersive, mixed reality NBA content to fans in Australia and Singapore.
Fantastical virtual reality art show comes to Tauranga
Wed, 19th Jun 2019
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Two artists from different disciplines have collaborated on a show that utilises virtual reality to take attendees into imaginative lands.
Game review: Blood & Truth (PlayStation VR)
Tue, 4th Jun 2019
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SIE London Studio releases VR action-movie inspired cockney crime caper, Blood & Truth for PlayStation VR. FutureFive's Darren Price takes a butcher's.
Volvo and Varjo launch world-first mixed reality application for car development
Thu, 30th May 2019
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Volvo Cars and Varjo have developed a mixed reality approach to evaluating prototypes and designs, using Varjo's high-end augmented reality headsets.
NetDragon expands business with new opportunities empowered by 5G
Wed, 29th May 2019
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NetDragon co-sponsors the 5G+VR/AR Innovation and Application Summit in Hefei, debuting its largest VR Experience Centre and advancing VR tech in education.
Bose releases sunglasses/headphone combo
Wed, 29th May 2019
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With a proprietary open-ear design and micro-acoustics it allows for voice control and personal audio without loss of privacy.
Doctor Who fans: This one's for you
Thu, 23rd May 2019
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Doctor Who fans can step into a new VR adventure, Doctor Who: The Edge of Time, launching this September with Jodie Whittaker as the Doctor.
Hands-on PSVR preview: Blood & Truth
Mon, 20th May 2019
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PlayStation VR fans who picked up a copy of VR Worlds with their headset will have had a taster of SIE London Studio's Blood & Truth.
Consumer spending on tech to reach US$1.32 trillion this year
Fri, 10th May 2019
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If you ever thought the tech industry for consumers was beginning to wane, the International Data Corporation has some stats for you.
Why industrial companies are accelerating their deployment of AR
Thu, 9th May 2019
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Industrial firms are swiftly adopting AR to enhance training, address skilled labour shortages, and stay competitive, reveals PTC's latest report.
Ericsson report uncovers the consumer potential of 5G
Thu, 9th May 2019
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Ericsson's report challenges 4 key myths about 5G's consumer value, revealing a future of enhanced connectivity.
Christchurch Airport: Fighting fire with VR
Mon, 6th May 2019
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firefighting
Christchurch Airport becomes the first in New Zealand to use custom VR programmes for firefighter training, enhancing readiness for emergencies.
Gartner: Augmented retail shopping a reality by next year
Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
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Augmented reality and virtual reality will rely on 5G to change the customer experience inside and outside retail stores.
Interview: CloudBNE's world of AR, AI, and geospatial tech
Tue, 26th Mar 2019
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Matt Kirby, the Kiwi behind CloudBNE, discusses his journey in the tech industry and the power of combining AR, AI, and geospatial tech.