Augmented Reality (AR) stories - Page 8

Consumer spending on technology is forecast to reach US$1.69 trillion in 2019 with a quarter coming from emerging technologies such as VR/AR.

Researchers at Monash University, in collaboration with Leidos and VIFM, are pioneering tech using machine learning and AR to revolutionise forensic ballistics.

Students studying anatomy at La Trobe University are utilising digital technologies as opposed to textbooks to learn about the human body.

The play-based learning center will provide an immersive learning experience across art, emotional, health, language, science, and social subjects.

Christchurch's Smudge sells AR tech for in-store visualisation to US retail giant InContext Solutions, marking a milestone in augmented reality innovation.

The virtual reality market will exhibit a 42.2% CAGR, as big brands move to offer an advanced user experience says Fortune Business Insights.

Telstra and partners Magna Systems, Summit Tech, and Igloo debut 8K VR streaming over 5G at the Telstra Vantage showcase, setting an Australian first.

Virtual reality becomes a vital tool to address NZ's skill shortages, with Joy Business Academy and major firms supporting VR training in various industries.

Live View will allow those travelling on foot around cities to navigate streets a little easier with turn-by-turn navigation.

Hamilton-based software firm Company-X has acquired local AR/VR specialists Pepper Creative to expand its virtual and augmented reality capabilities.

A multinational survey by Genesys reveals New Zealand employees lead in embracing AI in the workplace, showcasing unparalleled confidence and ethical trust.

Facebook and UCSF are pioneering brain-computer interfaces to develop AR glasses enabling hands-free, real-time brain-to-text communication.

New Zealand initiatives won three categories in the IDC Smart City APAC Awards – Civic Engagement, Education, and Sustainable Infrastructure.

AR studio Reactar created a mobile platform called homeAR that helps buyers of new homes decide how their house should look.

WiMi Hologram Cloud aims to raise up to USD $50 million through an IPO on Nasdaq, setting the stage for foreign capital to delve into China’s booming AR market.

Despite beliefs that the younger generation prefers to shop online, they’re actually the most likely to do more shopping in physical stores.

The Matariki AR experience used a markerless Web AR platform. The experience works directly from many browsers, such as Chrome, Safari and Explorer.

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.

The NBA and Australian firm Unbnd have unveiled a partnership to bring immersive, mixed reality NBA content to fans in Australia and Singapore.

Two artists from different disciplines have collaborated on a show that utilises virtual reality to take attendees into imaginative lands.