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Augmented Reality (AR) stories

Wellington gets the VR treatment as world's first gamified city
AR, VR & Metaverse

Wellington gets the VR treatment as world's first gamified city

If you've never been to 'the coolest little capital in the world', now's your chance to experience it in the comfort of your own home.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 30th Jan 2019
NZ-grown fitness app draws on augmented reality
Hyperscale

NZ-grown fitness app draws on augmented reality

Fitness junkie Amy Lee Summers has launched an AR fitness app, Amy Lee Fit, which features fitness plans, recipes and more.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 20th Nov 2018
NZ Geographic uses VR to show off NZ's beauty
AR, VR & Metaverse

NZ Geographic uses VR to show off NZ's beauty

There's no doubt that we live in a beautiful country and New Zealand Geographic's new virtual reality project certainly proves it.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Nov 2018
Air NZ demos immersive AR tourism board game
AR, VR & Metaverse

Air NZ demos immersive AR tourism board game

Air New Zealand previews Fact or Fantasy?, an AR board game developed with Magic Leap and Framestore, offering an immersive tour of NZ's top sights.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 11th Oct 2018
What's next for Oculus - a look at the latest announcements
AR, VR & Metaverse

What's next for Oculus - a look at the latest announcements

It's shaping up to be a big year for Oculus and VR fans, especially those who who fancy a bit of Star Wars and some new gear to go with it.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Oct 2018

Global Stories

Augmented Reality (AR) stories

How AR/VR can be used in enterprise businesses
AR, VR & Metaverse

How AR/VR can be used in enterprise businesses

Intel's new RealSense T265 camera leverages AR/VR tech for enterprise, enhancing autonomous navigation in sectors like robotics, drones, and agriculture.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 28th Jan 2019
Reshape to relevance - Accenture's 2019 consumer survey
Digital Entertainment

Reshape to relevance - Accenture's 2019 consumer survey

Trends for digital voice assistants, extended reality and the over-the-top video market are explored in the latest global consumer survey.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Jan 2019
2019: The year of digital transformation for APAC's data centres
Unified Communications

2019: The year of digital transformation for APAC's data centres

Commscope's APAC vice president shares how APAC is set to become the world's biggest data centre market by 2020.

By Gavin Milton-White • 6 min read • Mon, 7th Jan 2019
Three imperatives for the modern workplace in 2019
Human Capital Management

Three imperatives for the modern workplace in 2019

Global IT services company Avanade has released what it sees as the three most important technology focus areas for workplaces in the coming year.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Dec 2018
Wine firm uses AR to tell its story right on the bottle
Marketing Technologies

Wine firm uses AR to tell its story right on the bottle

A Central Otago wine company is using augmented reality (AR) and a 'digital first' strategy to change the way it builds its brand and engages with customers.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 12th Dec 2018
IDC: Standalone VR headset shipments grow 428.6% in 3Q18
AR, VR & Metaverse

IDC: Standalone VR headset shipments grow 428.6% in 3Q18

The VR headset market returned to growth in 3Q18 after four consecutive quarters of decline and now makes up 97% of the combined market.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Dec 2018
Malaysia investing in data-driven future – but obstacles remain
Robotics

Malaysia investing in data-driven future – but obstacles remain

The country has openly expressed its desire to become the prime destination for high-tech industries in Southeast Asia.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Dec 2018
Interview: VR's imminent impact on the data centre
Hyperscale

Interview: VR's imminent impact on the data centre

As VR's data demands surge, Bryan Hill of Interxion discusses how data centres must evolve with 5G to offer seamless user experiences and minimise latency.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Mon, 12th Nov 2018
China vs the US – who's winning the ICT market battle?
Robotics

China vs the US – who's winning the ICT market battle?

The IDC's latest report reveals the US dominates software and AI spending, while China leads in IoT, AR/VR, and robotics, igniting the ICT market battle.

By Ashton Young • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Oct 2018
Gartner's top 10 tech trends for 2019
Unified Communications

Gartner's top 10 tech trends for 2019

Gartner has released a list of what it sees as the most important strategic tech trends to be aware of in the quickly upcoming year.

By Ben Moore • 6 min read • Tue, 16th Oct 2018
Using technology to inspire customers
Customer Relationship Management

Using technology to inspire customers

Harnessing AI, machine learning, and VR, the travel industry seeks to predict and inspire consumer behaviour, making choices more personalised and engaging.

By Marion Mesnage • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Sep 2018
Transform responsibly - CompTIA's top 10 tech trends
Unified Communications

Transform responsibly - CompTIA's top 10 tech trends

From IoT to AI, these innovations have the greatest potential to make near-term impacts on business, but CompTIA warns to approach them with care.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Sep 2018
IDC - Sharp dip in VR headset shipment numbers won't last
AR, VR & Metaverse

IDC - Sharp dip in VR headset shipment numbers won't last

Despite global shipment numbers dropping by more than a third, the market outlook is still positive an IDC Tracker report shows.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Sep 2018