Augmented Reality (AR) stories - Page 12
Revealed: Top gaming trends as industry grows rapidly
Tue, 18th Feb 2020
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
The gaming industry is booming, set to reach USD$305 billion by 2025. Cloud gaming, esports, VR, and 5G technology are leading the charge.
APAC leads the way for 28bn virtual reality market
Fri, 20th Dec 2019
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ar, vr & metaverse
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globaldata
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market analyst
The Asia-Pacific region, led by China, South Korea, and Japan, is set to dominate the US$28bn global virtual reality market by 2030, says a GlobalData report.
OPPO outlines $10b vision for smart device innovation
Thu, 12th Dec 2019
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data analytics
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martech
Oppo unveils a USD $10 billion plan to boost innovation in 5G, AI, and AR, with a focus on developing a smart device ecosystem over the next three years.
Motorola develops mission-critical tech for Australia's emergency services
Thu, 28th Nov 2019
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saas
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dr
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digital entertainment
Australian organisations are facing challenges such as threats to business continuity, growing costs and resource constraints, and threats to community safety.
Feeling it: Robotic arms a step closer to expressing touch
Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
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robots
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ar, vr & metaverse
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ar
University of Bristol builds 'Mantis,' an affordable robotic arm offering touch feedback, enhancing VR experiences by enabling users to feel virtual objects.
New tech makes up 25% of US$1.7 trillion consumer spending
Mon, 14th Oct 2019
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drones
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ar, vr & metaverse
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market research
Consumer spending on technology is forecast to reach US$1.69 trillion in 2019 with a quarter coming from emerging technologies such as VR/AR.
Melbourne uni researchers at the forefront of forensics technology
Wed, 9th Oct 2019
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ai
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healthtech
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ar, vr & metaverse
Researchers at Monash University, in collaboration with Leidos and VIFM, are pioneering tech using machine learning and AR to revolutionise forensic ballistics.
Aussie uni utilises AR and VR to discover the human body
Tue, 8th Oct 2019
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edutech
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ar, vr & metaverse
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tertiary education
Students studying anatomy at La Trobe University are utilising digital technologies as opposed to textbooks to learn about the human body.
Blue Hat launches AR play-based learning center in China
Mon, 7th Oct 2019
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e-learning
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healthtech
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ar, vr & metaverse
The play-based learning center will provide an immersive learning experience across art, emotional, health, language, science, and social subjects.
Christchurch firm sells AR tech to US retail marketing giant
Wed, 2nd Oct 2019
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software development
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ar, vr & metaverse
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ar
Christchurch's Smudge sells AR tech for in-store visualisation to US retail giant InContext Solutions, marking a milestone in augmented reality innovation.
VR boom shows no sign of slowing
Wed, 18th Sep 2019
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healthtech
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microsoft
The virtual reality market will exhibit a 42.2% CAGR, as big brands move to offer an advanced user experience says Fortune Business Insights.
Telstra brings advanced VR streaming to Aus
Fri, 6th Sep 2019
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Telstra and partners Magna Systems, Summit Tech, and Igloo debut 8K VR streaming over 5G at the Telstra Vantage showcase, setting an Australian first.
AR 'Live View' navigation is coming to Google Maps
Thu, 29th Aug 2019
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ar, vr & metaverse
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google
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google maps
Live View will allow those travelling on foot around cities to navigate streets a little easier with turn-by-turn navigation.
Kiwi employees embracing a future of AI
Fri, 16th Aug 2019
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robots
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ai
A multinational survey by Genesys reveals New Zealand employees lead in embracing AI in the workplace, showcasing unparalleled confidence and ethical trust.
Facebook faces new frontiers with real time brain-to-text research
Thu, 1st Aug 2019
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martech
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ar, vr & metaverse
Facebook and UCSF are pioneering brain-computer interfaces to develop AR glasses enabling hands-free, real-time brain-to-text communication.
WiMi hologram listing helps open AR market to foreign capital
Mon, 8th Jul 2019
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ar, vr & metaverse
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holographics
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ar
WiMi Hologram Cloud aims to raise up to USD $50 million through an IPO on Nasdaq, setting the stage for foreign capital to delve into China's booming AR market.
Retail study challenges myth that digital natives only shop online
Thu, 4th Jul 2019
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fintech
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financial systems
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ar, vr & metaverse
Despite beliefs that the younger generation prefers to shop online, they're actually the most likely to do more shopping in physical stores.
Vivo develops new tech for 5G era
Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
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uc
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
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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martech
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ar, vr & metaverse
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marketing
The NBA and Australian firm Unbnd have unveiled a partnership to bring immersive, mixed reality NBA content to fans in Australia and Singapore.
Game review: Blood & Truth (PlayStation VR)
Tue, 4th Jun 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
SIE London Studio releases VR action-movie inspired cockney crime caper, Blood & Truth for PlayStation VR. FutureFive's Darren Price takes a butcher's.