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Microsoft Ignite NZ to serve up opportunity developers 'will not want to miss'
AR, VR & Metaverse

Microsoft Ignite NZ to serve up opportunity developers 'will not want to miss'

Kiwi devs, ignite your potential! Microsoft's HoloLens to headline Ignite NZ 2016, with sessions and demos you can't afford to miss. #IgniteNZ.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Oct 2016
New Kiwi VR/AR Association launched to attract billion-dollar investment
Health Technologies

New Kiwi VR/AR Association launched to attract billion-dollar investment

New Zealand VR and AR industry launch association to attract investment and boost collaboration in the sector.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Oct 2016
Rush Digital celebrates September success in VR and payment tech
Marketing Technologies

Rush Digital celebrates September success in VR and payment tech

Rush Digital has looked back on September with vigour, as the startup company celebrates some grand achievements in their progress in tech innovation.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Oct 2016
Kiwi innovation dominates Visa's Everywhere Initiative
Marketing Technologies

Kiwi innovation dominates Visa's Everywhere Initiative

Visa's Everywhere Initiative comes to Australia and New Zealand, with several Kiwi start-ups taking home awards.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 23rd Sep 2016
Kiwi tech company aims for the big time with investors in China
AR, VR & Metaverse

Kiwi tech company aims for the big time with investors in China

FunderTech is sending this Kiwi tech company to China to pitch their idea in front of 300-500 investors - here's an update on their progress.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Mon, 19th Sep 2016
Wellington get ready, virtual reality complex could be on its way
AR, VR & Metaverse

Wellington get ready, virtual reality complex could be on its way

A national virtual and augmented reality complex, titled 'ProjectR' WHERE id = is set to be established in Wellington.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 7th Sep 2016

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Organisations in Singapore wary of adopting AR
Risk & Compliance

Organisations in Singapore wary of adopting AR

Singapore firms hesitate on AR tech, citing security and skill gaps, despite recognising its potential in the workplace, an ISACA study reveals.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2016
Qantas takes customers on VR journey with new app
AR, VR & Metaverse

Qantas takes customers on VR journey with new app

Qantas launches new VR app allowing users to explore destinations before travelling; book flights directly from the app.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Mon, 14th Nov 2016
Augmented reality: What are the cyber security dangers?
Cybersecurity

Augmented reality: What are the cyber security dangers?

The use of augmented reality apps in businesses could lead to security breaches if not properly prepared, warns Ixia.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Oct 2016
Outlook.com updates website for 'bolder and smarter' email experience
AR, VR & Metaverse

Outlook.com updates website for 'bolder and smarter' email experience

Outlook.com revamps its email service, merging sleek Windows 10 aesthetics with enhanced functionality for a clutter-free experience.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Oct 2016
2017 and beyond: What it looks like for IT
Storage

2017 and beyond: What it looks like for IT

Gartner's latest report unveils groundbreaking IT trends for 2017 and beyond, reshaping industries with digital innovation.

By Shannon Williams • 7 min read • Fri, 21st Oct 2016
Top Kiwi innovators launch VR & AR association
AR, VR & Metaverse

Top Kiwi innovators launch VR & AR association

NZ's brightest spark an alliance, launching the VR/AR Association to spearhead sector growth and global collaboration.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Oct 2016
And the top 10 strategic tech trends for 2017 are?
Blockchain

And the top 10 strategic tech trends for 2017 are?

​Gartner recently highlighted the top technology trends that will be strategic for most organisations in 2017 - are you prepared?.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Oct 2016
Google's Daydream View is a good, if tentative, step forward for mobile VR headsets
AR, VR & Metaverse

Google's Daydream View is a good, if tentative, step forward for mobile VR headsets

Google's design team has obviously gone to town on the Daydream View – replacing hard matte plastic with fabric and creating a hassle-free headset.

By Paul Jackson • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Oct 2016
The rise of dedicated portable headsets
AR, VR & Metaverse

The rise of dedicated portable headsets

Oculus teases new tetherless VR headset, aiming to merge mobility with immersive tech, amidst a competitive week in VR arena.

By Paul Jackson • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Oct 2016
Who is Leap Motion and why should you care?
Gaming

Who is Leap Motion and why should you care?

Leap Motion empowers virtual reality with intuitive hand-tracking tech, redefining interaction in the burgeoning VR landscape.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 4th Oct 2016
Intel sparks move into VR realm with proposed Movidius acqusition
AR, VR & Metaverse

Intel sparks move into VR realm with proposed Movidius acqusition

Intel eyes future tech supremacy, set to acquire VR innovators Movidius, enhancing devices with smart, connected vision.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Fri, 9th Sep 2016

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