Virtual Reality (VR) stories - Page 26
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.
Weta, Microsoft and HTC team-up at the Wellington centre for mixed reality
Mon, 7th Aug 2017
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Wellington's virtual and mixed reality centre, Projectr, has officially opened and it has some major partners...
The holographic phone is real! Red reveals its elusive modular smartphone
Fri, 4th Aug 2017
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Red's long-awaited holographic smartphone is unveiled, sporting VR/AR tech and a hefty size to match its ambitious technology.
Humans will be ultimate 'digital conductors': Dell takes a look at life in 2030
Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
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Humans will become 'digital conductors' as society's partnership with machines enters a new phase in its relationship.
HP takes virtual reality to commercial businesses with world's first VR backpack
Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
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VR is changing the way people learn, communicate and create. That change is what inspired HP to embrace the technology, says Xavier Garcia.
Ever wanted to look like a cyborg? Untether from reality with the HP VR backpack
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Embrace the future with HP's revolutionary VR backpack, designed for the ultimate untethered virtual reality experience.
Become a citizen of the red planet: HP launches global Mars VR project
Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
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From buildings to clothing, this co-creation project explores how life could be sustained on the red planet...
Try on a tattoo or map out the stars: Four exciting augmented reality experiences
Tue, 1st Aug 2017
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Whether you want to map out the sky or try on a tattoo before getting it done, there is an AR app to meet your desire...
Rats, robots and gloomy skies: Travel back to London 1892 for an epic virtual reality adventure
Tue, 1st Aug 2017
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SteamHammerVR, a game set in Victorian London, was developed by a global team and will be available for VR devices later in the year.
Peter Jackson teams up with Apple to create augmented reality experiences
Mon, 31st Jul 2017
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Jackson's Wellington company, WingNut Film Productions revealed the first taste of what they have been working on...
Kiwi developers promise the next big AR game, will it steal the crown from Pokemon Go?
Thu, 27th Jul 2017
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Ambidexter's UnderVerse AR RPG debuts in NZ and Australia, challenging Pokemon Go with a revolutionary meld of AR and traditional RPG play.
Capture the world in 360-degrees: Facebook launches its Live-360 program
Wed, 26th Jul 2017
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Facebook launched its new Live-360 program, which allows users to stream 360-degree footage to Facebook with immense ease...
The voice whispering in your ear: Microsoft HoloLens 2.0 gets an AI upgrade
Tue, 25th Jul 2017
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Microsoft is developing a new version of the HoloLens with an AI co-processor for efficient deep learning tasks. #HoloLens #AI.
Smell the wood burn in a full-sensory virtual reality experience
Tue, 18th Jul 2017
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Physically walking through a VR word still seems like a far fetched concept, yet VR tech is evolving rapidly...
Unleash your inner superhero with Marvel's new VR game
Tue, 18th Jul 2017
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Step into the Marvel universe in VR and fight alongside friends with Powers United, the ultimate immersive superhero experience.
NZ Symphony Orchestra uses VR, creating a unique musical experience
Fri, 14th Jul 2017
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The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra offers an immersive VR experience, allowing Kiwis to virtually step onto the conductor's podium or move among musicians.
Acura runs its first augmented reality race
Thu, 13th Jul 2017
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Behind the wheel of a 2018 TLX A-Spec, drivers competed for the fastest overall time, using just an AR visor...
Getting Superhot in VR
Wed, 12th Jul 2017
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FutureFive's Darren Price kicks some butt with the PC version of the VR actioner, Superhot VR, on the HTC Vive.
The future is now: Red announces smartphone with a holographic screen
Tue, 11th Jul 2017
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Red unveils a groundbreaking smartphone featuring a holographic screen, promising users a unique visual experience without the need for glasses.
Google VR/AR reveals: How VR impacts storytelling and more
Fri, 7th Jul 2017
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Google reveals its new 3D modelling software, as well as discuss why they believe VR is the future of journalism...
Exclusive: Three pairs of glasses that may revive the smart-eyewear trend
Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
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As Google Glass fades away, new innovations by Vuzix, Sony, and Epson aim to revive the smart-eyewear trend with advanced features and sleek designs.