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Looming AI war, AR, voice interfacing – IDC's IT predictions for 2018 and beyond
Platform-as-a-Service

Looming AI war, AR, voice interfacing – IDC's IT predictions for 2018 and beyond

IDC's predictions provide a blueprint and critical new building blocks for becoming digital native enterprises.

By Kai Ping Lew • 7 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2017
What to expect from the Pixel 2 and Daydream VR
Software Development

What to expect from the Pixel 2 and Daydream VR

Google's Pixel 2 boasts advanced AR and VR capabilities, but concerns over screen burn and audio quality temper excitement for the innovative device.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 1st Nov 2017
Relive your cherished memories in VR
Digital Entertainment

Relive your cherished memories in VR

CyberLink launches Power Media Player MR app for Windows Mixed Reality headsets, enabling users to access VR, conventional media content and YouTube.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Oct 2017
New technologies driving ICT spend to double the rate of GDP growth
Robotics

New technologies driving ICT spend to double the rate of GDP growth

New technologies are driving ICT spend back to double the rate of GDP growth, IDC says. So which technologies are leading the way?.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Wed, 25th Oct 2017
The VR game that promises to make you smarter
Gaming

The VR game that promises to make you smarter

Croteam and Devolver Digital launch The Talos Principle VR on Steam, offering a brain-boosting puzzle experience compatible with HTC Vive and Oculus Rift.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 24th Oct 2017
Faster internet speeds to spur Asia Pacific OTT video market
Digital Entertainment

Faster internet speeds to spur Asia Pacific OTT video market

Faster bandwidth and expanding 4G networks are driving the Asia Pacific OTT video market, promising enhanced user experiences and competitive pricing.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Mon, 16th Oct 2017
Oculus VR just got a whole lot better with Rift Core 2.0
AR, VR & Metaverse

Oculus VR just got a whole lot better with Rift Core 2.0

Oculus unveils Rift Core 2.0, a powerful VR experience with a redesigned interface and customizable home features. Beta release in December.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017
Zuckerberg jumps into the frying pan with 'insensitive' VR live-stream
Digital Entertainment

Zuckerberg jumps into the frying pan with 'insensitive' VR live-stream

Facebook faces backlash after Mark Zuckerberg uses VR to show hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico. Some defend his intentions.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017
Facebook announces Oculus Go, one of the cheapest VR headsets yet
AR, VR & Metaverse

Facebook announces Oculus Go, one of the cheapest VR headsets yet

Without a cable or the need for a mobile phone, standalone headsets represent a totally new phase of VR hardware...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017
AR for cops: HoloLens could be the future of policing
AR, VR & Metaverse

AR for cops: HoloLens could be the future of policing

Black Marble has developed an award-winning application, tuServ, that's transforming today's approach to digitizing policing....

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017
Gartner's top 10 tech trends for 2018
DevOps

Gartner's top 10 tech trends for 2018

Gartner has identified the top strategic technology trends for 2018 that will impact organisations across industries.

By Julia Gabel • 6 min read • Thu, 5th Oct 2017

Stories from Other Regions

Augmented Reality (AR) stories

Feel Good AR could teach you how to save money and the planet
AR, VR & Metaverse

Feel Good AR could teach you how to save money and the planet

Activated through an Australian, European or New Zealand currency note, the AR app has been developed by RaboDirect to engage its customers...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2017
Fulton Hogan ramps up workplace learning with virtual reality
AR, VR & Metaverse

Fulton Hogan ramps up workplace learning with virtual reality

Fulton Hogan turns to VR for staff training, using a VR Boil Out app to recreate realistic scenarios without risk.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Tue, 31st Oct 2017
Kiwis are making big bucks with VR, $320 million to be precise
AR, VR & Metaverse

Kiwis are making big bucks with VR, $320 million to be precise

New Zealand's VR and AR industry could be worth over $320m in two years, according to a report commissioned by the NZVRARA.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 2017
Wellington International Airport gets its own VR experience
AR, VR & Metaverse

Wellington International Airport gets its own VR experience

The experience takes the user on an interactive journey in a first class seat on board a Singapore Airlines Boeing 777...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 23rd Oct 2017
Kiwi VR market set to be worth $320m, employment to double
AR, VR & Metaverse

Kiwi VR market set to be worth $320m, employment to double

Globally, AR is predicted to be the fastest growth segment in the world with forecast global revenues of US$83 billion.

By Julia Gabel • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Oct 2017
NZVRARA & Blackeye: Providing a staging ground for the VR revolution
AR, VR & Metaverse

NZVRARA & Blackeye: Providing a staging ground for the VR revolution

NZVRARA and Blackeye VR partner to promote NZ VR/AR sector and accelerate adoption of virtual and augmented reality technologies.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Oct 2017
Sony's new phone boasts a 3D camera, should Kiwis care?
AR, VR & Metaverse

Sony's new phone boasts a 3D camera, should Kiwis care?

Sony Mobile's new Xperia XZ1 hits New Zealand, offering groundbreaking 3D scanning technology. Will this feature capture Kiwi interest?.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Oct 2017