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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
AR/VR Garage set to turn Auckland into a virtual reality innovation hub
AR, VR & Metaverse

AR/VR Garage set to turn Auckland into a virtual reality innovation hub

New Zealand's ability to produce more AR and VR content has become much stronger, after the launch of a dedicated facility in Auckland.

By Sara Barker • 4 min read • Mon, 5th Sep 2016
Meet Morpheus, the app training Otago Uni's health students
AR, VR & Metaverse

Meet Morpheus, the app training Otago Uni's health students

New augmented reality app 'Morpheus' developed by University of Otago enables students to visualise drug structures.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Tue, 9th Aug 2016

Global Stories

Augmented Reality (AR) stories

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
Intel targets all-in-one headset and Microsoft partnership to bring VR into the mainstream
Semiconductors

Intel targets all-in-one headset and Microsoft partnership to bring VR into the mainstream

Intel has made its move into the virtual reality market, launching an untethered all-in-one handset and announcing a partnership with Microsoft.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Aug 2016
Is virtual reality ruining our society?
AR, VR & Metaverse

Is virtual reality ruining our society?

Virtual Reality: Innovative or isolative? Debating if technological convenience may erode societal value in face-to-face interactions.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Aug 2016
IDC predicts huge $162 billion growth in VR & AR markets by 2020
Health Technologies

IDC predicts huge $162 billion growth in VR & AR markets by 2020

IDC forecasts virtual and augmented reality markets could reach $162 billion by 2020, representing 181.3% CAGR as the market explodes.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Tue, 16th Aug 2016
ANZ channel businesses on the road to change
Internet of Things

ANZ channel businesses on the road to change

Understanding the elements of change is key for IT businesses to thrive, says Jim Hamilton of CompTIA ANZ Channel Community.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 11th Aug 2016
PC users can now enjoy free virtual reality 3D conversion
AR, VR & Metaverse

PC users can now enjoy free virtual reality 3D conversion

Users can convert for free any 2D video file into VR-3D video that can be played in every single VR device available.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Aug 2016
All aboard the Hogwarts Express - petition asks for Harry Potter version of Pokémon Go
Gaming

All aboard the Hogwarts Express - petition asks for Harry Potter version of Pokémon Go

Fans clamour for a spellbinding twist on augmented reality – a Harry Potter themed game akin to Pokémon Go is petitioned.

By Sam Worthington • 2 min read • Wed, 20th Jul 2016