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Immersive technology stories

How Kiwis are using virtual reality to eliminate risk and improve safety

Training for emergency venting now lets First Gas staff practise dangerous pipeline work in virtual reality, cutting risk to people and assets.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 26th Jan 2020

eLearning

Learning safely from our mistakes

Safer training is helping staff absorb lessons better as Aurecon uses virtual reality to let workers practise risky scenarios without real-world harm.

By Michael Curreen • 6 min read • Thu, 22nd Aug 2019

Global Stories

Immersive technology stories

Gaming

Sony releases a new gaming gear brand for PC gamers

Sony has unveiled INZONETM, a new gaming gear brand for PC gamers that makes gaming more immersive and offers greater gaming ability.

By Zach Thompson • 4 min read • Mon, 4th Jul 2022

AR, VR & Metaverse

Video: 10 Minute IT Jams - An update from Comvita on new Microsoft collaboration

Comvita collaborates with Microsoft to introduce interactive sensory experiences for consumers in the Asia-Pacific region - TechDay.

By Staff Writer • 1 min read • Fri, 25th Feb 2022

AR, VR & Metaverse

New remote tech support solution using live AR overlays

ABB Electrification's Service business has announced new solutions that provide interactive remote support using immersive extended reality.

By Ryan Morris-Reade • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Sep 2021

AR, VR & Metaverse

AR, VR and 3D tech boost consumer confidence in online purchases - report

The report found that 47% of global consumers acknowledged that immersive technologies made them feel more connected with products while shopping online.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2020