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Kiwi developers promise the next big AR game, will it steal the crown from Pokemon Go?
Gaming

Kiwi developers promise the next big AR game, will it steal the crown from Pokemon Go?

Ambidexter's UnderVerse AR RPG debuts in NZ and Australia, challenging Pokemon Go with a revolutionary meld of AR and traditional RPG play.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Jul 2017
The voice whispering in your ear: Microsoft HoloLens 2.0 gets an AI upgrade
Artificial Intelligence

The voice whispering in your ear: Microsoft HoloLens 2.0 gets an AI upgrade

Microsoft is developing a new version of the HoloLens with an AI co-processor for efficient deep learning tasks. #HoloLens #AI.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 25th Jul 2017
NZ Symphony Orchestra uses VR, creating a unique musical experience
AR, VR & Metaverse

NZ Symphony Orchestra uses VR, creating a unique musical experience

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra offers an immersive VR experience, allowing Kiwis to virtually step onto the conductor's podium or move among musicians.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Jul 2017
Epson gets smart
Digital Signage

Epson gets smart

Epson has launched the third generation of its Moverio smartglasses for augmented reality in Australia and New Zealand.

By Darren Price • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jun 2017

Global Stories

Augmented Reality (AR) stories

Humans will be ultimate 'digital conductors': Dell takes a look at life in 2030
Network Infrastructure

Humans will be ultimate 'digital conductors': Dell takes a look at life in 2030

Humans will become 'digital conductors' as society's partnership with machines enters a new phase in its relationship.

By Sara Barker • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Aug 2017
HP takes virtual reality to commercial businesses with world's first VR backpack
AR, VR & Metaverse

HP takes virtual reality to commercial businesses with world's first VR backpack

VR is changing the way people learn, communicate and create. That change is what inspired HP to embrace the technology, says Xavier Garcia.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
Ever wanted to look like a cyborg? Untether from reality with the HP VR backpack
AR, VR & Metaverse

Ever wanted to look like a cyborg? Untether from reality with the HP VR backpack

Embrace the future with HP's revolutionary VR backpack, designed for the ultimate untethered virtual reality experience.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
Become a citizen of the red planet: HP launches global Mars VR project
AR, VR & Metaverse

Become a citizen of the red planet: HP launches global Mars VR project

From buildings to clothing, this co-creation project explores how life could be sustained on the red planet...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 2nd Aug 2017
Try on a tattoo or map out the stars: Four exciting augmented reality experiences
AR, VR & Metaverse

Try on a tattoo or map out the stars: Four exciting augmented reality experiences

Whether you want to map out the sky or try on a tattoo before getting it done, there is an AR app to meet your desire...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Aug 2017
Rats, robots and gloomy skies: Travel back to London 1892 for an epic virtual reality adventure
Gaming

Rats, robots and gloomy skies: Travel back to London 1892 for an epic virtual reality adventure

SteamHammerVR, a game set in Victorian London, was developed by a global team and will be available for VR devices later in the year.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Aug 2017
Capture the world in 360-degrees: Facebook launches its Live-360 program
Digital Entertainment

Capture the world in 360-degrees: Facebook launches its Live-360 program

Facebook launched its new Live-360 program, which allows users to stream 360-degree footage to Facebook with immense ease...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jul 2017
Smell the wood burn in a full-sensory virtual reality experience
Gaming

Smell the wood burn in a full-sensory virtual reality experience

Physically walking through a VR word still seems like a far fetched concept, yet VR tech is evolving rapidly...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2017
Unleash your inner superhero with Marvel's new VR game
AR, VR & Metaverse

Unleash your inner superhero with Marvel's new VR game

Step into the Marvel universe in VR and fight alongside friends with Powers United, the ultimate immersive superhero experience.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Jul 2017
Acura runs its first augmented reality race
Cartech

Acura runs its first augmented reality race

Behind the wheel of a 2018 TLX A-Spec, drivers competed for the fastest overall time, using just an AR visor...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 13th Jul 2017
Getting Superhot in VR
Gaming

Getting Superhot in VR

FutureFive's Darren Price kicks some butt with the PC version of the VR actioner, Superhot VR, on the HTC Vive.

By Darren Price • 5 min read • Wed, 12th Jul 2017
The future is now: Red announces smartphone with a holographic screen
AR, VR & Metaverse

The future is now: Red announces smartphone with a holographic screen

Red unveils a groundbreaking smartphone featuring a holographic screen, promising users a unique visual experience without the need for glasses.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Tue, 11th Jul 2017
Google VR/AR reveals: How VR impacts storytelling and more
AR, VR & Metaverse

Google VR/AR reveals: How VR impacts storytelling and more

Google reveals its new 3D modelling software, as well as discuss why they believe VR is the future of journalism...

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 7th Jul 2017
Exclusive: Three pairs of glasses that may revive the smart-eyewear trend
Wearables

Exclusive: Three pairs of glasses that may revive the smart-eyewear trend

As Google Glass fades away, new innovations by Vuzix, Sony, and Epson aim to revive the smart-eyewear trend with advanced features and sleek designs.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Mon, 3rd Jul 2017