Augmented Reality (AR) stories - Page 15
Feel Good AR could teach you how to save money and the planet
Tue, 31st Oct 2017
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Activated through an Australian, European or New Zealand currency note, the AR app has been developed by RaboDirect to engage its customers...
Fulton Hogan ramps up workplace learning with virtual reality
Tue, 31st Oct 2017
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Fulton Hogan turns to VR for staff training, using a VR Boil Out app to recreate realistic scenarios without risk.
Relive your cherished memories in VR
Mon, 30th Oct 2017
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360 video
CyberLink launches Power Media Player MR app for Windows Mixed Reality headsets, enabling users to access VR, conventional media content and YouTube.
Kiwis are making big bucks with VR, $320 million to be precise
Thu, 26th Oct 2017
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New Zealand's VR and AR industry could be worth over $320m in two years, according to a report commissioned by the NZVRARA.
New technologies driving ICT spend to double the rate of GDP growth
Wed, 25th Oct 2017
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New technologies are driving ICT spend back to double the rate of GDP growth, IDC says. So which technologies are leading the way?.
The VR game that promises to make you smarter
Tue, 24th Oct 2017
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gaming
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Croteam and Devolver Digital launch The Talos Principle VR on Steam, offering a brain-boosting puzzle experience compatible with HTC Vive and Oculus Rift.
Wellington International Airport gets its own VR experience
Mon, 23rd Oct 2017
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The experience takes the user on an interactive journey in a first class seat on board a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777...
Kiwi VR market set to be worth $320m, employment to double
Fri, 20th Oct 2017
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Globally, AR is predicted to be the fastest growth segment in the world with forecast global revenues of US$83 billion.
Faster internet speeds to spur Asia Pacific OTT video market
Mon, 16th Oct 2017
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Faster bandwidth and expanding 4G networks are driving the Asia Pacific OTT video market, promising enhanced user experiences and competitive pricing.
NZVRARA & Blackeye: Providing a staging ground for the VR revolution
Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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NZVRARA and Blackeye VR partner to promote NZ VR/AR sector and accelerate adoption of virtual and augmented reality technologies.
Oculus VR just got a whole lot better with Rift Core 2.0
Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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Oculus unveils Rift Core 2.0, a powerful VR experience with a redesigned interface and customizable home features. Beta release in December.
Zuckerberg jumps into the frying pan with ‘insensitive’ VR live-stream
Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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Facebook faces backlash after Mark Zuckerberg uses VR to show hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico. Some defend his intentions.
Facebook announces Oculus Go, one of the cheapest VR headsets yet
Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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Without a cable or the need for a mobile phone, standalone headsets represent a totally new phase of VR hardware...
AR for cops: HoloLens could be the future of policing
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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police
Black Marble has developed an award-winning application, tuServ, that’s transforming today’s approach to digitizing policing....
Sony’s new phone boasts a 3D camera, should Kiwis care?
Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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Sony Mobile's new Xperia XZ1 hits New Zealand, offering groundbreaking 3D scanning technology. Will this feature capture Kiwi interest?.
Gartner’s top 10 tech trends for 2018
Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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edge computing
Gartner has identified the top strategic technology trends for 2018 that will impact organisations across industries.
AR is the new black: The Pixel 2 flexes its augmented reality muscles
Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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displays & projectors
Google launches Pixel 2, boasting advanced AR capabilities and a top-tier camera, venturing into a fierce competition with Apple's cutting-edge features.
Experience virtual reality like never before with the HMD Odyssey
Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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displays & projectors
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digital signage
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Samsung and Microsoft have announced the Samsung HMD Odyssey, a high-performing Windows Mixed Reality headset with superior picture quality.
Experience Fallout like never before with HTC Vive
Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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HTC Vive has announced a new hardware bundle featuring Fallout 4 VR, one of the most anticipated VR titles to date...
Surprise! Pokemon GO is alive and well
Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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Defying expectations, Pokémon GO thrives with raids, new features, and a loyal fanbase ready for battle, come rain or shine.