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Augmented Reality (AR) stories

Sony's new phone boasts a 3D camera, should Kiwis care?
AR, VR & Metaverse

Sony's new phone boasts a 3D camera, should Kiwis care?

Sony Mobile's new Xperia XZ1 hits New Zealand, offering groundbreaking 3D scanning technology. Will this feature capture Kiwi interest?.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
Digital media mastermind joins Victoria University VR research team
AR, VR & Metaverse

Digital media mastermind joins Victoria University VR research team

Leading member of Japan's digital media industry joins Victoria University of Wellington to head a new Computational Media Innovation Centre.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2017
Kiwi VR film featured at New York film festival
AR, VR & Metaverse

Kiwi VR film featured at New York film festival

The Future of Storytelling event in New York will put AR/VR retellings of James Hurman's The Boy and the Lemon in the spotlight.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Sep 2017

Global Stories

Augmented Reality (AR) stories

Zuckerberg jumps into the frying pan with 'insensitive' VR live-stream
Digital Entertainment

Zuckerberg jumps into the frying pan with 'insensitive' VR live-stream

Facebook faces backlash after Mark Zuckerberg uses VR to show hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico. Some defend his intentions.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017
Facebook announces Oculus Go, one of the cheapest VR headsets yet
AR, VR & Metaverse

Facebook announces Oculus Go, one of the cheapest VR headsets yet

Without a cable or the need for a mobile phone, standalone headsets represent a totally new phase of VR hardware...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017
AR for cops: HoloLens could be the future of policing
AR, VR & Metaverse

AR for cops: HoloLens could be the future of policing

Black Marble has developed an award-winning application, tuServ, that's transforming today's approach to digitizing policing....

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
Gartner's top 10 tech trends for 2018
DevOps

Gartner's top 10 tech trends for 2018

Gartner has identified the top strategic technology trends for 2018 that will impact organisations across industries.

By Julia Gabel • 6 min read • Thu, 5th Oct 2017
AR is the new black: The Pixel 2 flexes its augmented reality muscles
Digital Signage

AR is the new black: The Pixel 2 flexes its augmented reality muscles

Google launches Pixel 2, boasting advanced AR capabilities and a top-tier camera, venturing into a fierce competition with Apple's cutting-edge features.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Oct 2017
Experience virtual reality like never before with the HMD Odyssey
Digital Signage

Experience virtual reality like never before with the HMD Odyssey

Samsung and Microsoft have announced the Samsung HMD Odyssey, a high-performing Windows Mixed Reality headset with superior picture quality.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 4th Oct 2017
Experience Fallout like never before with HTC Vive
Gaming

Experience Fallout like never before with HTC Vive

HTC Vive has announced a new hardware bundle featuring Fallout 4 VR, one of the most anticipated VR titles to date...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
Surprise! Pokemon GO is alive and well
Gaming

Surprise! Pokemon GO is alive and well

Defying expectations, Pokémon GO thrives with raids, new features, and a loyal fanbase ready for battle, come rain or shine.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
Robots, drones and EVs mean engineers may have to upskill
Drones

Robots, drones and EVs mean engineers may have to upskill

To remain employable engineers require expertise in new technology such as GPS positioning, drones and virtual reality...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
Updated to iOS 11? Here are three must-try ARKit apps
AR, VR & Metaverse

Updated to iOS 11? Here are three must-try ARKit apps

Explore a new world with your iPhone. iOS 11 brings ARKit apps to life; try these three for a next-level AR experience!.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Sep 2017
Playback your adventures in VR with GoPro
AR, VR & Metaverse

Playback your adventures in VR with GoPro

GoPro introduces powerful Hero 6 Black with 4K60 video and improved stabilisation, as well as mountable 5.2K spherical camera, Fusion.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Sep 2017
The VR-horror mashup that will scare your socks right off
Gaming

The VR-horror mashup that will scare your socks right off

Bigmoon Entertainment and Camel 101's new VR horror game, Syndrome, hits PS4, Xbox One, and PC on October 6, bringing spine-chilling scares to VR systems.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Sep 2017
VR startup wins Create@Alibaba Cloud startup contest
AR, VR & Metaverse

VR startup wins Create@Alibaba Cloud startup contest

Inspace XR triumphs at Create@Alibaba Cloud ANZ startup contest, set to represent at Shanghai Finals with their VR innovation.

By Kai Ping Lew • 3 min read • Tue, 26th Sep 2017
Learn to speak 30 different languages with virtual reality
EduTech

Learn to speak 30 different languages with virtual reality

ATi Studios launches MondlyVR, a language app that combines VR, voice chatbot and speech recognition to teach users languages in minutes.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Sep 2017
Gamer proposes to his girlfriend in VR
Gaming

Gamer proposes to his girlfriend in VR

In a heartwarming twist, a gamer uses VR technology to craft a proposal in his girlfriend's cherished spot halfway around the world.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Sep 2017