Virtual Reality (VR) stories - Page 19
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.
Fantastical virtual reality art show comes to Tauranga
Wed, 19th Jun 2019
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Two artists from different disciplines have collaborated on a show that utilises virtual reality to take attendees into imaginative lands.
Game review: Blood & Truth (PlayStation VR)
Tue, 4th Jun 2019
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digital entertainment
SIE London Studio releases VR action-movie inspired cockney crime caper, Blood & Truth for PlayStation VR. FutureFive’s Darren Price takes a butcher’s.
Volvo and Varjo launch world-first mixed reality application for car development
Thu, 30th May 2019
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cartech
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ar, vr & metaverse
Volvo Cars and Varjo have developed a mixed reality approach to evaluating prototypes and designs, using Varjo's high-end augmented reality headsets.
NetDragon expands business with new opportunities empowered by 5G
Wed, 29th May 2019
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NetDragon co-sponsors the 5G+VR/AR Innovation and Application Summit in Hefei, debuting its largest VR Experience Centre and advancing VR tech in education.
Bose releases sunglasses/headphone combo
Wed, 29th May 2019
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wearables
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smart home
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digital entertainment
With a proprietary open-ear design and micro-acoustics it allows for voice control and personal audio without loss of privacy.
“First-of-its-kind” VR training platform launches in Oz
Fri, 24th May 2019
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it training
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ar, vr & metaverse
Curiious IQ is enabled for any VR device and can stream live to small groups or up to 50 or more headsets simultaneously.
Doctor Who fans: This one’s for you
Thu, 23rd May 2019
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Doctor Who fans can step into a new VR adventure, Doctor Who: The Edge of Time, launching this September with Jodie Whittaker as the Doctor.
Hands-on PSVR preview: Blood & Truth
Mon, 20th May 2019
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gaming
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reviews
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digital entertainment
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.
Consumer spending on tech to reach US$1.32 trillion this year
Fri, 10th May 2019
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smartphones
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robots
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drones
If you ever thought the tech industry for consumers was beginning to wane, the International Data Corporation has some stats for you.
Why industrial companies are accelerating their deployment of AR
Thu, 9th May 2019
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industrial iot
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ar, vr & metaverse
Industrial firms are swiftly adopting AR to enhance training, address skilled labour shortages, and stay competitive, reveals PTC's latest report.
Ericsson report uncovers the consumer potential of 5G
Thu, 9th May 2019
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
Ericsson's report challenges 4 key myths about 5G's consumer value, revealing a future of enhanced connectivity.
Christchurch Airport: Fighting fire with VR
Mon, 6th May 2019
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ar, vr & metaverse
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christchurch airport
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firefighting
Christchurch Airport becomes the first in New Zealand to use custom VR programmes for firefighter training, enhancing readiness for emergencies.
Gartner: Augmented retail shopping a reality by next year
Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
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martech
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ecommerce
Augmented reality and virtual reality will rely on 5G to change the customer experience inside and outside retail stores.
Interview: CloudBNE's world of AR, AI, and geospatial tech
Tue, 26th Mar 2019
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geospatial
Matt Kirby, the Kiwi behind CloudBNE, discusses his journey in the tech industry and the power of combining AR, AI, and geospatial tech.
VR will soon turn your world upside down - literally
Thu, 28th Feb 2019
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ar, vr & metaverse
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motion computing
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Wellington-based Eight360 unveils NOVA, a groundbreaking VR motion simulator offering limitless rotation, promising an unprecedented, immersive experience.
Microsoft HoloLens 2 more 'immersive' than ever
Mon, 25th Feb 2019
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microsoft
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microsoft azure
The original HoloLens was released in 2016 but since then, mixed reality has come a long way, according to Microsoft’s Julia White.
VR film takes you on a tour or Eminem's hometown
Mon, 25th Feb 2019
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digital entertainment
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film
Step inside Eminem's Detroit with the 360-degree VR film *Marshall from Detroit*, offering fans an immersive night ride through his hometown.
Accenture’s five trends for a post-digital NZ
Mon, 25th Feb 2019
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quantum computing
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cybersecurity
Successful businesses will take advantage of a new set of technologies but prioritise trust, responsibility, privacy and security.
HTC Vive launches new VR innovation at MWC
Thu, 21st Feb 2019
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digital signage
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displays & projectors
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ar, vr & metaverse
HTC Vive unveils Vive Focus Plus, a premium VR standalone headset with dual 6DoF controllers and improved portability.
Wellington gets the VR treatment as world's first gamified city
Wed, 30th Jan 2019
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wellington regional economic development agency
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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.