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Kiwi companies team up to promote VR in NZ
AR, VR & Metaverse

Kiwi companies team up to promote VR in NZ

The New Zealand VR/AR Association and AR/VR Garage have partnered to boost the growth of the virtual and augmented reality sector in New Zealand.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 5th Sep 2017
Use the Force Luke: Lenovo and Disney reveal Star Wars AR experience
AR, VR & Metaverse

Use the Force Luke: Lenovo and Disney reveal Star Wars AR experience

Lenovo and Disney introduce Star Wars: Jedi Challenges, an augmented reality product allowing fans to experience Star Wars in a whole new way.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2017
Sony's Xperia XZ1 joins the smartphone war for Christmas
AR, VR & Metaverse

Sony's Xperia XZ1 joins the smartphone war for Christmas

Sony Mobile introduces Xperia XZ1 with Motion Eye camera, 3D scanning technology, HDR display and Hi-Resolution Audio.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 1st Sep 2017
A Kiwi startup is revolutionising education and workplace training with virtual reality
EduTech

A Kiwi startup is revolutionising education and workplace training with virtual reality

Corvecto is a Kiwi startup that works with enterprise organisations of all sizes looking to grow their business through virtual reality...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Wed, 9th Aug 2017

Global Stories

Augmented Reality (AR) stories

Local start-up aims to redefine who can create VR
AR, VR & Metaverse

Local start-up aims to redefine who can create VR

The company is called Augment Space, and they say their platform can be used by anyone to create and upload interactive VR experiences.

By Patrick Martlew • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017
It's that time again: Apple's iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are unveiled
AR, VR & Metaverse

It's that time again: Apple's iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are unveiled

Apple has unveiled its newest additions to the iPhone family, the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, featuring a powerful A11 bionic chip and improved cameras.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Sep 2017
NSW government invests in local VR projects
AR, VR & Metaverse

NSW government invests in local VR projects

The aim of the initiative is to help artists and cultural practitioners develop their skills and extend their audiences.

By Patrick Martlew • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Sep 2017
AR/VR headset market leaps 25.5 percent in 12 months
AR, VR & Metaverse

AR/VR headset market leaps 25.5 percent in 12 months

​IDC has released its latest findings of the augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) headsets market with good news for vendors and resellers.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017
Apple, augmented reality to drive bumper Aussie smartphone year
AR, VR & Metaverse

Apple, augmented reality to drive bumper Aussie smartphone year

A booming smartphone market in Australia is expected to get even stronger in the second half of the year, with Apple and AR spurring the market on.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017
Exclusive interview: Virtual reality is becoming the new internet
AR, VR & Metaverse

Exclusive interview: Virtual reality is becoming the new internet

Unity, the gaming platform, is expanding into the Australia and New Zealand markets to tap into the growing AR/VR industry.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 4th Sep 2017
Intel will deliver AI to drones, robots and virtual reality
Drones

Intel will deliver AI to drones, robots and virtual reality

Intel's Movidius has introduced its Myriad X vision processing unit to bring autonomous capabilities to drones, robotics, cameras and VR.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 31st Aug 2017
Virtual reality for the masses, almost: HTC Vive becomes slightly more affordable
AR, VR & Metaverse

Virtual reality for the masses, almost: HTC Vive becomes slightly more affordable

HTC Vive slashes price by $300, edging closer to wider adoption with a more palatable $999 tag for immersive VR technology.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
Go beyond reality with the Asus ZenFone AR
AR, VR & Metaverse

Go beyond reality with the Asus ZenFone AR

The Asus ZenFone AR is the world's first smartphone with both Google's Tango and Daydream platforms, offering futuristic augmented reality capabilities.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
Has VR gone too far? The mind-boggling virtual reality pinball machine is here
Gaming

Has VR gone too far? The mind-boggling virtual reality pinball machine is here

Rusty Oak reinvents pinball in VR with Hurl VR, a tactical puzzler that's hitting Steam, challenging players' wit and reflexes.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Aug 2017
Introducing Cinera, the clunky VR-cinema of the future
AR, VR & Metaverse

Introducing Cinera, the clunky VR-cinema of the future

This ridiculous headset promises an immersive IMAX experience and theater-grade sound from the comfort of a user's couch...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 17th Aug 2017
Kiwi Startup Spotlight: AR gaming app Magical Park eyeing expansion to US and Canada
AR, VR & Metaverse

Kiwi Startup Spotlight: AR gaming app Magical Park eyeing expansion to US and Canada

By September, Magical Park will be active in 28 parks and 44 primary schools in New Zealand, 12 parks in Australia, and two parks in the UK.

By Kai Ping Lew • 4 min read • Mon, 14th Aug 2017
Watch Coldplay live with VR! Samsung and Live Nation team-up to stream the show
AR, VR & Metaverse

Watch Coldplay live with VR! Samsung and Live Nation team-up to stream the show

Coldplay fans can stream their 'A Head Full of Dreams' concert in virtual reality through Samsung Gear VR on August 17.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Aug 2017
Holographic pop-star Hatsune Miku gets her own 360-camera
Digital Entertainment

Holographic pop-star Hatsune Miku gets her own 360-camera

Ricoh has announced a limited edition version of its Theta SC 360-degree camera to celebrate the 10th anniversary of Hatsune Miku...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Aug 2017