Augmented Reality (AR) stories
With improvements in technology and design, augmented reality and mixed reality will continue to grow to a market of over $20Bn by 2030.
The company has been appointed as the exclusive distributor of Vuzix smart glasses products to the Australian and New Zealand markets.
As use of AR and VR in industry grows, AVR Lab is providing products to ensure that devices are kept sanitary between each use.
RealWear provides a purpose-built hands-free wearable device that can be used in extremely noisy industrial environments.
CareAR is an augmented reality visual support platform that helps enterprises add AR capabilities to their service experience.
HPE has developed a new range of technology-based return-to-work solutions designed to control the spread of infectious viruses such as COVID-19.
Alternative reality is set to become more popular with enterprise customers as immersive technologies open up more opportunities for businesses.
COVID-19 disrupts AR and VR shipments, with production delays and increased costs, but rising consumer demand balances financial losses, says ABI Research.
Smart technology is playing a critical role in the business community's response to adjusting to new social and industry norms.
AR and VR headsets will see shipments decline in the near term due to COVID-19, but the long-term outlook is positive, according to IDC.
Apple's latest iPad Pro introduces state-of-the-art LiDAR technology for enhanced AR, dual cameras, and studio-quality microphones starting at NZ$1,499.
DXC Technology leverages AR/VR tech to streamline training for Ixom, significantly reducing costs and enhancing safety with Microsoft HoloLens.
The gaming industry is booming, set to reach USD$305 billion by 2025. Cloud gaming, esports, VR, and 5G technology are leading the charge.
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.
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.
New rules will impose tougher farm controls and swimming standards, but scientists warn implementation will determine whether waterways actually improve.
Sector growth is set to lift jobs and exports as smaller Kiwi tech firms tap climate, finance and 4IR demand over the next decade.
Training for emergency venting now lets First Gas staff practise dangerous pipeline work in virtual reality, cutting risk to people and assets.
Digital monitoring, AI and online platforms are heightening stress, blurring boundaries and complicating safety rules for workers, experts warn.
Grid operators face mounting strain as battery electric vehicle demand is forecast to lift installed base above 100 million by 2029.