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Revealed: Top gaming trends as industry grows rapidly
Gaming

Revealed: Top gaming trends as industry grows rapidly

The gaming industry is booming, set to reach USD$305 billion by 2025. Cloud gaming, esports, VR, and 5G technology are leading the charge.

By Nick Forrester • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Feb 2020
APAC leads the way for 28bn virtual reality market
AR, VR & Metaverse

APAC leads the way for 28bn virtual reality market

The Asia-Pacific region, led by China, South Korea, and Japan, is set to dominate the US$28bn global virtual reality market by 2030, says a GlobalData report.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Dec 2019
OPPO outlines $10b vision for smart device innovation
Unified Communications

OPPO outlines $10b vision for smart device innovation

Oppo unveils a USD $10 billion plan to boost innovation in 5G, AI, and AR, with a focus on developing a smart device ecosystem over the next three years.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Dec 2019
Feeling it: Robotic arms a step closer to expressing touch
Robotics

Feeling it: Robotic arms a step closer to expressing touch

University of Bristol builds 'Mantis,' an affordable robotic arm offering touch feedback, enhancing VR experiences by enabling users to feel virtual objects.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 22nd Oct 2019
New tech makes up 25% of US$1.7 trillion consumer spending
Drones

New tech makes up 25% of US$1.7 trillion consumer spending

Consumer spending on technology is forecast to reach US$1.69 trillion in 2019 with a quarter coming from emerging technologies such as VR/AR.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Mon, 14th Oct 2019
Melbourne uni researchers at the forefront of forensics technology
Artificial Intelligence

Melbourne uni researchers at the forefront of forensics technology

Researchers at Monash University, in collaboration with Leidos and VIFM, are pioneering tech using machine learning and AR to revolutionise forensic ballistics.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2019
Aussie uni utilises AR and VR to discover the human body
EduTech

Aussie uni utilises AR and VR to discover the human body

Students studying anatomy at La Trobe University are utilising digital technologies as opposed to textbooks to learn about the human body.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2019
Blue Hat launches AR play-based learning center in China
eLearning

Blue Hat launches AR play-based learning center in China

The play-based learning center will provide an immersive learning experience across art, emotional, health, language, science, and social subjects.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 7th Oct 2019
Christchurch firm sells AR tech to US retail marketing giant
Software Development

Christchurch firm sells AR tech to US retail marketing giant

Christchurch's Smudge sells AR tech for in-store visualisation to US retail giant InContext Solutions, marking a milestone in augmented reality innovation.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 2nd Oct 2019
VR boom shows no sign of slowing
Health Technologies

VR boom shows no sign of slowing

The virtual reality market will exhibit a 42.2% CAGR, as big brands move to offer an advanced user experience says Fortune Business Insights.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 18th Sep 2019
Telstra brings advanced VR streaming to Aus
Unified Communications

Telstra brings advanced VR streaming to Aus

Telstra and partners Magna Systems, Summit Tech, and Igloo debut 8K VR streaming over 5G at the Telstra Vantage showcase, setting an Australian first.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 6th Sep 2019
AR 'Live View' navigation is coming to Google Maps
AR, VR & Metaverse

AR 'Live View' navigation is coming to Google Maps

Live View will allow those travelling on foot around cities to navigate streets a little easier with turn-by-turn navigation.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Aug 2019
Company-X creates new reality for AR & VR technologies
AR, VR & Metaverse

Company-X creates new reality for AR & VR technologies

Hamilton-based software firm Company-X has acquired local AR/VR specialists Pepper Creative to expand its virtual and augmented reality capabilities.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 21st Aug 2019

Stories from Other Regions

Augmented Reality (AR) stories

Electric Vehicles to exceed 100 million by 2029
Disaster Recovery

Electric Vehicles to exceed 100 million by 2029

Grid operators face mounting strain as battery electric vehicle demand is forecast to lift installed base above 100 million by 2029.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2019
Motorola develops mission-critical tech for Australia's emergency services
Software-as-a-Service

Motorola develops mission-critical tech for Australia's emergency services

Australian organisations are facing challenges such as threats to business continuity, growing costs and resource constraints, and threats to community safety.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Nov 2019
New virtual reality training tech makes its way to Kiwi firefighters
AR, VR & Metaverse

New virtual reality training tech makes its way to Kiwi firefighters

New Zealand firefighters are set to use groundbreaking VR tech developed in Australia to safely train for hazardous scenarios, replacing outdated methods.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 31st Oct 2019
Vault Hunters: Prepare for a Bloody Harvest in Borderlands 3
AR, VR & Metaverse

Vault Hunters: Prepare for a Bloody Harvest in Borderlands 3

Vault Hunters, it's time to let the skeletons out of the closet, equip some mean guns and get ready for a Spooktacular update to Borderlands 3.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Oct 2019
VR becomes critical tool for tackling NZ skill shortages
AR, VR & Metaverse

VR becomes critical tool for tackling NZ skill shortages

Virtual reality becomes a vital tool to address NZ's skill shortages, with Joy Business Academy and major firms supporting VR training in various industries.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Sep 2019