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NZ Symphony Orchestra uses VR, creating a unique musical experience
AR, VR & Metaverse

NZ Symphony Orchestra uses VR, creating a unique musical experience

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra offers an immersive VR experience, allowing Kiwis to virtually step onto the conductor's podium or move among musicians.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jul 2017
Epson gets smart
Digital Signage

Epson gets smart

Epson has launched the third generation of its Moverio smartglasses for augmented reality in Australia and New Zealand.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2017
New report looks at immersive tech and education
AR, VR & Metaverse

New report looks at immersive tech and education

Report released looking at the projected uptake of VR technologies in education and how the edtech sector will up their game.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Jun 2017

Global Stories

Augmented Reality (AR) stories

Smell the wood burn in a full-sensory virtual reality experience
Gaming

Smell the wood burn in a full-sensory virtual reality experience

Physically walking through a VR word still seems like a far fetched concept, yet VR tech is evolving rapidly...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2017
Unleash your inner superhero with Marvel's new VR game
AR, VR & Metaverse

Unleash your inner superhero with Marvel's new VR game

Step into the Marvel universe in VR and fight alongside friends with Powers United, the ultimate immersive superhero experience.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2017
Acura runs its first augmented reality race
Cartech

Acura runs its first augmented reality race

Behind the wheel of a 2018 TLX A-Spec, drivers competed for the fastest overall time, using just an AR visor...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Jul 2017
Getting Superhot in VR
Gaming

Getting Superhot in VR

FutureFive's Darren Price kicks some butt with the PC version of the VR actioner, Superhot VR, on the HTC Vive.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Jul 2017
The future is now: Red announces smartphone with a holographic screen
AR, VR & Metaverse

The future is now: Red announces smartphone with a holographic screen

Red unveils a groundbreaking smartphone featuring a holographic screen, promising users a unique visual experience without the need for glasses.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2017
Google VR/AR reveals: How VR impacts storytelling and more
AR, VR & Metaverse

Google VR/AR reveals: How VR impacts storytelling and more

Google reveals its new 3D modelling software, as well as discuss why they believe VR is the future of journalism...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Jul 2017
Exclusive: Three pairs of glasses that may revive the smart-eyewear trend
Wearables

Exclusive: Three pairs of glasses that may revive the smart-eyewear trend

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.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2017
Who's ready for augmented intelligence? The AI investment gap
Artificial Intelligence

Who's ready for augmented intelligence? The AI investment gap

The AI Investment Gap – a discrepancy between C-Level executives who understand AI and those who have yet to deploy it into their business.

By Vanessa Thompson • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Jun 2017
Tomorrow comes today: Gorillaz help Jaguar recruit coders
Cartech

Tomorrow comes today: Gorillaz help Jaguar recruit coders

Jaguar Land Rover is recruiting coders through a collaboration with virtual band Gorillaz in an innovative new app. #Jaguar #Gorillaz #coding.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Jun 2017
Top 4 worlds coming to life in breathtaking VR
Gaming

Top 4 worlds coming to life in breathtaking VR

Emerging VR gaming realms enthrall as Bethesda and Ubisoft unveil epic new worlds at E3 2017, signalling a revolution in immersive play.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Jun 2017
Getty Images partners with Jaunt to share high-quality VR content
Partner Programmes

Getty Images partners with Jaunt to share high-quality VR content

The exclusive agreement delivers 360 cinematic virtual reality video for creating one of a kind immersive experiences.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jun 2017
Up your VR immersion - get more than just the goggles
Gaming

Up your VR immersion - get more than just the goggles

Headset designed to get the best immersion from your Playstation VR system hits the shelves. We get you the specs and a breakdown.

By Matthew Bain • 2 min read • Wed, 14th Jun 2017
E3 2017: Intel showcases new PC gaming and VR experiences, announces US$1m Grand Slam for esports
Gaming

E3 2017: Intel showcases new PC gaming and VR experiences, announces US$1m Grand Slam for esports

Intel inks landmark esports partnership with ESL, reveals new VR esports tournaments and announces pre-orders for Intel Core X-series processors.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Jun 2017
AR/VR continues relentless growth with headset shipments rapidly growing
AR, VR & Metaverse

AR/VR continues relentless growth with headset shipments rapidly growing

A total of 2.3m units were shipped in the first quarter of 2017 and a long list of new products are scheduled to ship in the second half of 2017.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017
Tech in China, start-ups, sports & fashion: CES Asia's 2017 line up
Internet of Things

Tech in China, start-ups, sports & fashion: CES Asia's 2017 line up

As a part of CES Asia 2017, Startup Park will showcase at least 75 start-ups around the world from ten countries.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Wed, 7th Jun 2017