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The future of on-site training
Industrial IoT

The future of on-site training

Construction firms are cutting call-outs and speeding up onboarding as wearable, cloud-based mentoring puts expert guidance on site in real time.

By Michael Curreen • 4 min read • Sun, 16th May 2021
Exciting new technology brings hope to those with reading disabilities
Artificial Intelligence

Exciting new technology brings hope to those with reading disabilities

A wearable device could help thousands with sight loss or dyslexia read text aloud and work more independently without Wi-Fi or a smartphone.

By Michael Curreen • 2 min read • Thu, 15th Feb 2018

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Smart Glasses stories

Lenovo announces smart glasses and OLED for Yoga 7i Pro
Wearables

Lenovo announces smart glasses and OLED for Yoga 7i Pro

Lenovo unveils its ThinkReality A3 smart glasses and OLED display upgrade for the Yoga Slim 7i Pro at CES. #Lenovo #CES2021 #smartglasses #OLED.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Jan 2021
AVR Lab named exclusive distributor for AR glasses OEM
Wearables

AVR Lab named exclusive distributor for AR glasses OEM

The company has been appointed as the exclusive distributor of Vuzix smart glasses products to the Australian and New Zealand markets.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2020
IDC: Earwear and watches driving wearables market
Wearables

IDC: Earwear and watches driving wearables market

Smartwatches and ear-worn devices will account for more than 70% of the 200 million wearables shipped by 2023.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Fri, 28th Jun 2019
Epson Moverio AR smart glasses revolutionise student learning
EduTech

Epson Moverio AR smart glasses revolutionise student learning

Griffith University's School of Pharmacy has transformed its teaching environment with Epson projectors and augmented reality smart glasses.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 5th Dec 2017
Epson and DJI reveal AR drone simulator
Wearables

Epson and DJI reveal AR drone simulator

Epson and DJI launch the world's first AR drone flight simulator app for Epson Moverio smartglasses, merging real-world and digital drone flying.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Wed, 29th Nov 2017
Aussie AR smartglasses trialled in theatres
Wearables

Aussie AR smartglasses trialled in theatres

Deaf and hearing-impaired theatregoers at London's National Theatre can now use Epson Moverio BT-300 AR smartglasses to read subtitles during performances.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Thu, 26th Oct 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
Is there any hope for the smart glasses market?
Wearables

Is there any hope for the smart glasses market?

While an appealing consumer smart glasses product has yet to be launched, the benefits are now being realised with vendors focusing on enterprise.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Fri, 5th Feb 2016
Enterprise wearables are here to stay
Wearables

Enterprise wearables are here to stay

UK businesses are embracing wearables, with 93% already exploring the technology, a new survey by APX Labs has found.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Sep 2015