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Accenture's five trends for a post-digital NZ
Quantum Computing

Accenture's five trends for a post-digital NZ

Successful businesses will take advantage of a new set of technologies but prioritise trust, responsibility, privacy and security.

By Ben Moore • 4 min read • Mon, 25th Feb 2019
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

Global Stories

Augmented Reality (AR) stories

Bose releases sunglasses/headphone combo
Smart Home

Bose releases sunglasses/headphone combo

With a proprietary open-ear design and micro-acoustics it allows for voice control and personal audio without loss of privacy.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Wed, 29th May 2019
“First-of-its-kind” VR training platform launches in Oz
EduTech

“First-of-its-kind” VR training platform launches in Oz

Curiious IQ is enabled for any VR device and can stream live to small groups or up to 50 or more headsets simultaneously.

By Ben Moore • 2 min read • Fri, 24th May 2019
Hands-on PSVR preview: Blood & Truth
Gaming

Hands-on PSVR preview: Blood & Truth

PlayStation VR fans who picked up a copy of VR Worlds with their headset will have had a taster of SIE London Studio's Blood & Truth.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Mon, 20th May 2019
Consumer spending on tech to reach US$1.32 trillion this year
Robotics

Consumer spending on tech to reach US$1.32 trillion this year

If you ever thought the tech industry for consumers was beginning to wane, the International Data Corporation has some stats for you.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 10th May 2019
Why industrial companies are accelerating their deployment of AR
Internet of Things

Why industrial companies are accelerating their deployment of AR

Industrial firms are swiftly adopting AR to enhance training, address skilled labour shortages, and stay competitive, reveals PTC's latest report.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Thu, 9th May 2019
Ericsson report uncovers the consumer potential of 5G
Unified Communications

Ericsson report uncovers the consumer potential of 5G

Ericsson's report challenges 4 key myths about 5G's consumer value, revealing a future of enhanced connectivity.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 9th May 2019
Christchurch Airport: Fighting fire with VR
AR, VR & Metaverse

Christchurch Airport: Fighting fire with VR

Christchurch Airport becomes the first in New Zealand to use custom VR programmes for firefighter training, enhancing readiness for emergencies.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 6th May 2019
Gartner: Augmented retail shopping a reality by next year
Customer Experience

Gartner: Augmented retail shopping a reality by next year

Augmented reality and virtual reality will rely on 5G to change the customer experience inside and outside retail stores.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
VR will soon turn your world upside down - literally
AR, VR & Metaverse

VR will soon turn your world upside down - literally

Wellington-based Eight360 unveils NOVA, a groundbreaking VR motion simulator offering limitless rotation, promising an unprecedented, immersive experience.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 28th Feb 2019
VR film takes you on a tour or Eminem's hometown
Digital Entertainment

VR film takes you on a tour or Eminem's hometown

Step inside Eminem's Detroit with the 360-degree VR film *Marshall from Detroit*, offering fans an immersive night ride through his hometown.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Mon, 25th Feb 2019
HTC Vive launches new VR innovation at MWC
Digital Signage

HTC Vive launches new VR innovation at MWC

HTC Vive unveils Vive Focus Plus, a premium VR standalone headset with dual 6DoF controllers and improved portability.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Feb 2019
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