Virtual Reality (VR) stories
Strap on a headset and enter a computer-generated world where interactions and movement bring
person and machine closer together. As a simulation, experiences can vary from closely matching the
real world, through to fantastical environments limited only by the imagination of their developers. VR is
typically broken down into three categories- non-immersive, semi-immersive, and fully-immersive. A
non-immersive example would appear on a normal screen, semi-immersive might add a headset, while
fully-immersive combines headset and motion-sensitive controls. VR applications are extensive and
include video gaming, training simulations including in military, healthcare and business, and travel and
leisure.
Hitachi Vantara boosts Manor Lodge's IT infrastructure
Last week
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storage
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robots
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data protection
Hitachi Vantara partners with Manor Lodge School in Hertfordshire to enhance its IT infrastructure, eliminating outages and enabling advanced technologies.
Wireless Broadband Alliance releases L4S Wi-Fi guidelines
Last week
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smartphones
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gaming
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uc
The Wireless Broadband Alliance has unveiled new guidelines for implementing L4S technology in Wi-Fi, aiming to enhance low-latency applications like cloud gaming and VR.
Chorus announces free speed upgrade for NZ fibre users
This month
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gaming
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uc
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network infrastructure
Chorus is set to enhance wholesale fibre broadband speeds for over 700,000 New Zealand homes at no extra cost, starting June 2025.
Hologram Media unveils nationwide 3D ad network in malls
This month
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
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advertising
Hologram Media Network has launched the first continuous holographic advertising network across 30 malls, featuring interactive experiences like Sonic the Hedgehog 3.
Mentor Group launches new sales training platform INSTIL
Last month
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ar, vr & metaverse
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sales performance management
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pd
Mentor Group has unveiled INSTIL, a new sales training platform combining its established curriculum with modern digital tools to enhance sales performance.
Hands-on review: Creality Ender 3 V3 Plus 3D printer
Last month
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reviews
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ar, vr & metaverse
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3d printing
The Creality Ender-3 V3 Plus is a large format CoreXZ fused deposition modelling (FDM) 3D printer capable of printing objects up to 300mm x 300mm x 330mm. Techday's Darren Price plunges into the extruded plastic world of 3D printing.
VR mobile games on Android see 60% growth, 13 million new users
Last month
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
A new study by SplitMetrics reveals a remarkable 60% increase in new Android VR game users, with 13 million joining in 2024, marking record growth.
Creative Dock acquires nFrontier to boost hardware design
Last month
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robots
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cartech
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personal computing devices
Creative Dock has acquired Berlin-based nFrontier, marking its entry into hardware production and promising to slash development cycles drastically.
Siemens & Sony unite to transform industrial metaverse
Last month
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digital transformation
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ar, vr & metaverse
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sony
Siemens and Sony have joined forces to revolutionise the industrial metaverse, integrating advanced engineering software with immersive display technologies.
VR & AR transforming innovation in product development
Last month
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it training
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digital transformation
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cx
Virtual and Augmented Reality are revolutionising product development and innovation across industries, driving demand for these transformative technologies.
Allianz uses VR therapy to aid driving phobia recovery
Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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ar, vr & metaverse
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collaboration
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insurance
Allianz has launched a Virtual Reality therapy programme to help drivers overcome phobias following accidents, in partnership with the Sydney Phobia Clinic.
Social Kung Fu teams with Devika for AI anti-bullying app
Mon, 9th Dec 2024
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ar, vr & metaverse
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ar
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accessibility
Social Kung Fu has partnered with Devika to create an AI-powered mobile app aimed at combating verbal and online bullying in educational settings.
VR/AR technologies advance UK workforce development efforts
Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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ar, vr & metaverse
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pwc
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meta
The use of virtual and augmented reality technologies in workforce training has surged by 154% in the last five years, aiding skills development in the UK.
Ben Bray advises businesses to embrace AI for creativity
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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risk & compliance
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ai
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ar, vr & metaverse
Ben Bray of Nakatomi warns that over-reliance on AI may lead to mediocrity, advocating instead for its use to foster creativity in business.
TNA Solutions unveils advanced tool for Industry 5.0
Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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devops
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digital twins
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apm
TNA Solutions has unveiled tna intelli-assist, an innovative extended reality tool aimed at enhancing Industry 5.0 in food manufacturing.
AI & gamified learning to transform education by 2025
Thu, 21st Nov 2024
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e-learning
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ar, vr & metaverse
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gamification
Gaspard Maldonado of Superprof predicts that AI, gamification, and microlearning will transform education by 2025, enhancing personalized learning experiences.
AutoVRse launches VRseBuilder to transform enterprise training
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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ai
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ar, vr & metaverse
AutoVRse has unveiled VRseBuilder, a platform aimed at revolutionising enterprise training in India, backed by USD $2 million funding.
Coventry & Warwickshire offer GBP £4.35m for innovation
Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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cleantech
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ar, vr & metaverse
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collaboration
Coventry and Warwickshire are offering GBP £4.35 million in funding to boost innovation and business growth in the local Immersive and Creative technology sector.
Virtual reality app oVRcome reduces social anxiety by 35%
Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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ar, vr & metaverse
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university of canterbury
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university of otago
A clinical trial in New Zealand shows the virtual reality app oVRcome cuts social anxiety symptoms by 35.3%, marking a breakthrough in mental health treatment.
Alcatel-Lucent launches Wi-Fi 7 campus portfolio for enterprises
Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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robots
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digital twins
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ar, vr & metaverse
Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has launched its Wi-Fi 7 campus portfolio, including new OmniAccess Stellar access points and OmniSwitch 6560E switches, aimed at high-density, next-gen applications.