Virtual Reality (VR) stories - Page 14
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.
Virtual reality game Wanderer puts New Zealand developers on world stage
Mon, 31st Jan 2022
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The VR adventure game <em>Wanderer</em> puts players on a time-travelling mission to save humanity, released by Auckland studios in partnership with Sony.
NVIDIA signs deal to develop AI talent in Indonesia
Fri, 28th Jan 2022
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virtualisation
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edutech
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digital transformation
NVIDIA partners with Indonesian Ministry to enhance digital platforms and develop AI skills among students and educators. #TechNews #AI #Education.
The Sandbox and Brinc announce $50M Open Metaverse Accelerator Program funding for 100 startups
Fri, 28th Jan 2022
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funding
The Sandbox has committed US$50M to Brinc for The Sandbox Metaverse Accelerator Program, targeting 100 startups to enhance the open metaverse.
Dramatic profit decline for Microsoft New Zealand - annual report
Thu, 27th Jan 2022
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Microsoft’s New Zealand office has seen a major decrease in annual profit for the year ended June 2021 according to their new financial report.
Meta says it's building the 'fastest supercomputer in the world'
Wed, 26th Jan 2022
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converged infrastructure
Meta’s AI Research SuperCluster will be used to develop advanced AI in areas such as computer vision, natural language processing and speech recognition.
2021 a year to remember for blockchain industry - report
Wed, 26th Jan 2022
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Blockchain application research firm Huobi Research Institute has released its Global Blockchain Industry Overview and Trends 2021-2022 Annual Report.
Embracing the Metaverse: Accenture's critical insight in Fjord Trends 2022 report
Tue, 25th Jan 2022
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network infrastructure
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Employers must prepare for the transformative power of the Metaverse, says Accenture's Fjord Trends 2022 report.
DeFi blockchain ecosystem powered by facial recognition becomes Aus first
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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biometrics
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blockchain
BAXE, IDEMIA, and Haventec have partnered to launch a decentralised blockchain ecosystem using facial authentication for identity verification in Australia.
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A new way to test user experiences in Facebook, Metaverse, and VR
Fri, 21st Jan 2022
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UserTesting has released new templates for its Human Insight Platform, allowing fast feedback from users in the metaverse.
Microsoft to acquire Activision Blizzard in landmark deal
Thu, 20th Jan 2022
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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Microsoft has announced its plans to acquire Activision Blizzard in a $68.7 billion deal, solidifying its position in the gaming industry.
Salesforce announces new innovations across the APAC market
Mon, 17th Jan 2022
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data analytics
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cryptocurrency
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blockchain
Salesforce has announced a string of new innovations and partnerships to help expand its reach across the APAC market.
Virtual reality investment explodes in 2021 - report
Thu, 13th Jan 2022
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Private UK fundraising in the virtual reality sector hit a record high, with over £150m raised this year, a 72% increase from 2020.
2022 will see increasing AI role in augmented and virtual reality
Thu, 6th Jan 2022
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Artificial intelligence will play an increasing role in augmented and virtual reality in 2022, according to ABI Research.
6 significant changes to online fraud we saw in 2021
Tue, 4th Jan 2022
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saas
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malware
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ransomware
SEON Fraud Prevention co-founders discuss the top trends that changed fraud in 2021, including the rise of Ransomware as a Service and easier online fraud.
Is the Metaverse really the next big digital thing?
Tue, 28th Dec 2021
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The Metaverse, a shared 3D virtual environment, presents a challenge for location technology, says LocationTechNZ deputy chair Chris Morris.
Xerox and Oracle partner to help new ventures launch fast, with a focus on 3D printing, IoT, and AR
Mon, 20th Dec 2021
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Xerox has signed a multi-year deal with Oracle to provide cloud-computing infrastructure and software focusing on 3D printing and IoT.
Kaspersky develops cybersecurity policy for bionic devices
Mon, 6th Dec 2021
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cybersecurity
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kaspersky
Kaspersky launches comprehensive cybersecurity policy to address the security risks posed by human augmentation technology in the workplace.
Interview: Sitecore explains why personalisation is key to customer experience
Wed, 24th Nov 2021
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data analytics
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But what does a personalised experience look like? We spoke to Sitecore’s director, commerce, Mark Johnson, to find out.
The metaverse poses 'terrifying dangers' - is it the new internet? Expert says yes
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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uc
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martech
'Terrifying dangers' of the 'metaverse' need to be addressed now, warns academic. Future policing must be determined before it's too late.
Microsoft's entry into metaverse tainted by Facebook's Meta rebrand
Tue, 9th Nov 2021
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microsoft
Microsoft's announcement juxtaposes the genuine potential of Mesh for Microsoft Teams with widespread criticism of Facebook's rebranding as Meta.