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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.
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Vivo develops new tech for 5G era

Tue, 2nd Jul 2019
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Vivo unveils its 5G vision at MWC Shanghai 2019, introducing Vivo AR Glass, 5G Cloud Game, and Super FlashCharge 120W to revolutionise mobile user experience.
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NBA and Unbnd announce an immersive content partnership

Wed, 26th Jun 2019
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The NBA and Australian firm Unbnd have unveiled a partnership to bring immersive, mixed reality NBA content to fans in Australia and Singapore.
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Game review: Blood & Truth (PlayStation VR)

Tue, 4th Jun 2019
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SIE London Studio releases VR action-movie inspired cockney crime caper, Blood & Truth for PlayStation VR. FutureFive's Darren Price takes a butcher's.
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Volvo and Varjo launch world-first mixed reality application for car development

Thu, 30th May 2019
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Volvo Cars and Varjo have developed a mixed reality approach to evaluating prototypes and designs, using Varjo's high-end augmented reality headsets.
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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.
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Doctor Who fans: This one's for you

Thu, 23rd May 2019
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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.
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Consumer spending on tech to reach US$1.32 trillion this year

Fri, 10th May 2019
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If you ever thought the tech industry for consumers was beginning to wane, the International Data Corporation has some stats for you.
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Ericsson report uncovers the consumer potential of 5G

Thu, 9th May 2019
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Ericsson's report challenges 4 key myths about 5G's consumer value, revealing a future of enhanced connectivity.
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Gartner: Augmented retail shopping a reality by next year

Tue, 2nd Apr 2019
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Augmented reality and virtual reality will rely on 5G to change the customer experience inside and outside retail stores.
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VR will soon turn your world upside down - literally

Thu, 28th Feb 2019
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Wellington-based Eight360 unveils NOVA, a groundbreaking VR motion simulator offering limitless rotation, promising an unprecedented, immersive experience.
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VR film takes you on a tour or Eminem's hometown

Mon, 25th Feb 2019
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Step inside Eminem's Detroit with the 360-degree VR film *Marshall from Detroit*, offering fans an immersive night ride through his hometown.
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HTC Vive launches new VR innovation at MWC

Thu, 21st Feb 2019
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HTC Vive unveils Vive Focus Plus, a premium VR standalone headset with dual 6DoF controllers and improved portability.
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Reshape to relevance - Accenture's 2019 consumer survey

Mon, 14th Jan 2019
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Trends for digital voice assistants, extended reality and the over-the-top video market are explored in the latest global consumer survey.
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2019: The year of digital transformation for APAC's data centres

Mon, 7th Jan 2019
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Commscope's APAC vice president shares how APAC is set to become the world's biggest data centre market by 2020.
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Wine firm uses AR to tell its story right on the bottle

Wed, 12th Dec 2018
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A Central Otago wine company is using augmented reality (AR) and a 'digital first' strategy to change the way it builds its brand and engages with customers.
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IDC: Standalone VR headset shipments grow 428.6% in 3Q18

Tue, 11th Dec 2018
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The VR headset market returned to growth in 3Q18 after four consecutive quarters of decline and now makes up 97% of the combined market.
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Malaysia investing in data-driven future – but obstacles remain

Thu, 6th Dec 2018
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The country has openly expressed its desire to become the prime destination for high-tech industries in Southeast Asia.
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Interview: VR's imminent impact on the data centre

Mon, 12th Nov 2018
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As VR's data demands surge, Bryan Hill of Interxion discusses how data centres must evolve with 5G to offer seamless user experiences and minimise latency.
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China vs the US – who's winning the ICT market battle?

Wed, 17th Oct 2018
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The IDC's latest report reveals the US dominates software and AI spending, while China leads in IoT, AR/VR, and robotics, igniting the ICT market battle.
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Gartner's top 10 tech trends for 2019

Tue, 16th Oct 2018
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Gartner has released a list of what it sees as the most important strategic tech trends to be aware of in the quickly upcoming year.