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Virtual Reality (VR) stories - Page 2

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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Porsche debuts cloud 3D configurator for Cayenne EVs

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Porsche launches a cloud-based 3D Cayenne Electric configurator, streaming photoreal models to browsers, apps and dealer showrooms.
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Digital economy set to hit USD $28 trillion in 2026

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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The global digital economy is forecast to surge 9.5% in 2026 to USD $28 trillion, triple the pace of overall worldwide economic growth.
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CIMPOR's private 5G blueprint boosts efficiency, cuts CO2

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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CIMPOR's new private 5G blueprint lifts plant efficiency by 1%, saves up to USD $15 million a year and cuts CO2 emissions by 140,000 tonnes.
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Game review: Maestro (PSVR2/Meta Quest 3)

Fri, 2nd Jan 2026
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VR rhythm game Maestro turns you into a flamboyant orchestra conductor, mixing classical bangers with party chaos on PSVR2 and Quest 3.
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Meta buys Manus to boost general-purpose AI agents

Tue, 30th Dec 2025
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Meta has bought Singapore AI start-up Manus, aiming to embed its autonomous general-purpose agent across consumer and business products.
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AI agents to reshape brand discovery by 2026, says Kantar

Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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AI agents will reshape brand discovery by 2026, Kantar predicts, as marketers race to optimise for algorithmic assistants and micro‑communities.
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From hype to reality: The three forces defining security in 2026

Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
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In 2026, agentic AI, digital twins and AR wearables shift from hype to daily tools, reshaping how security risks are detected and managed.
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LG unveils AI 'Affectionate Intelligence' car cabin at CES

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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LG will debut its 'Affectionate Intelligence' AI car cabin at CES 2026, turning windscreens and windows into personalised media hubs.
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SkillsVR unveils AI tool to rapidly convert training into VR

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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SkillsVR launches AI tool GenerateVR, turning static training materials into interactive VR modules rapidly, boosting immersive learning accessibility and scale.
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Virtual reality boosts job skills & hope for NZ prison inmates

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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A New Zealand virtual reality programme is enhancing prisoner job skills and hope, with over 70% of certified participants securing post-release employment.
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Exclusive: Bosch on blending AI with human creativity

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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Bosch blends AI with human creativity under Sebastian Schwartze, transforming marketing, design, and innovation across the company while stressing care and ethics.
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Future made in Australia: Reimagining manufacturing as a catalyst for national prosperity

Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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Australia's manufacturing sector, employing 930,000 people and worth AUD $137bn, is evolving to drive innovation, resilience and national prosperity.
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SuperWorld & ASI Alliance partner to build virtual real estate

Mon, 25th Aug 2025
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SuperWorld partners with ASI Alliance to enhance its virtual real estate platform by integrating decentralised AI, creating immersive and monetisable real-world linked experiences.
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Aussie & NZ firms lack infrastructure for agentic AI drive

Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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76% of Aussie and NZ firms invest in agentic AI, yet only 20% have the infrastructure to support its full adoption, Unisys reports.
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Businesses chase AV innovation but struggle with old systems

Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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One in 10 businesses invest in holograms and avatars, but outdated AV systems and infrastructure hinder productivity and innovation benefits.
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Western Digital unveils new high-capacity drives in Australia

Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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Western Digital launches new high-capacity Professional and NAS storage solutions in Australia, targeting creative and business data demands up to 208TB.
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Sony brings climate change education to PlayStation 5 & VR2

Fri, 20th Jun 2025
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Sony launches Climate Station, a free PlayStation 5 and VR2 app using interactive data to educate users on climate change and future scenarios.
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Game review: Split Fiction (Nintendo Switch)

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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Split Fiction, a witty co-op game by Hazelight Studios, offers 13 hours of fun on Nintendo Switch 2 for NZD $79, despite needing an extra controller and some technical cutbacks.
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Apple launches visionOS 26 update with new spatial features

Tue, 10th Jun 2025
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Apple has previewed visionOS 26, introducing new spatial widgets, shared experiences, AI-powered photo scenes, and enhanced personalisation for Apple Vision Pro users.
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Wi-Fi 7 trials show doubled throughput & lower latency for firms

Thu, 8th May 2025
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Wi-Fi 7 trials with AT&T, CommScope, and Intel show doubled throughput and reduced latency, enhancing enterprise connectivity and supporting next-gen applications.