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Wider benefits from 'sky rocketing' VR market

Global VR hardware shipments could spike by 2400% in 2016, IDC predicts, invigorating consumer IT and business markets with extensive ecosystem benefits.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 26th May 2016

AR, VR & Metaverse

Google's Daydream VR initiative will drive mobile VR headset dominance

While initially disappointing, the announcement of Daydream VR sets the stage for mobile VR to shine in the numerous ways.

By Paul Jackson • 2 min read • Tue, 24th May 2016

Drones

Drones and virtual reality: A match made in heaven?

A new drone has been released that has the capability to record 360 degree footage - ideal for virtual reality.

By Ashton Young • 2 min read • Thu, 12th May 2016

Wearables

Did you hear? Classroom wearables are where it's at

Wearables in the classroom are becoming the norm, as educators around the world adopt new tools and technologies to aid learning.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd May 2016

AR, VR & Metaverse

Oculus, HTC and Sony to dominate VR spend with just 13% market share

Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and Sony Playstation VR will dominate VR spend this year - but its low cost options fuelling shipments.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Apr 2016

AR, VR & Metaverse

Vendors: Don't miss your slice of the virtual reality pie

VR will be a transformational, disruptive force in the devices market and reach $20 billion by 2020. Vendors who hesitate risk missing out, says TBR.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Wed, 13th Apr 2016

AR, VR & Metaverse

Techweek AKL 2016 programme announced

Techweek AKL 2016 to showcase Auckland's innovation hub with virtual reality, start-up competitions and innovation heroes.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Wed, 6th Apr 2016

EduTech

Ed-tech holds 'enormous power' to foster learning beyond the basics

Education technology is crucial for fostering social and emotional learning, according to a new report by the World Economic Forum and BCG.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 15th Mar 2016

Health Technologies

Could virtual reality stave off the obesity epidemic?

Virtual reality shows promise in combating obesity and treating weight-related disorders, according to new research.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Feb 2016

Gaming

What does a child genius and dance music have in common? Cyber security, of course

TechDay talked to Walter O'Brien, founder of Scorpion and computer science extraordinaire, about his latest foray into the world of cyber security.

By Catherine Knowles • 7 min read • Fri, 5th Feb 2016

Health Technologies

Enterprise AR and wearable tech: Not to be underestimated

Augmented reality (AR) and wearable devices are set to drive growth in the business sector, says a new report from Beecham Research.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Jan 2016

AR, VR & Metaverse

Deloitte's biggest business and consumer technology predictions

Cognitive technologies, virtual reality, pro-PC millennials and the proliferation of smartphones will have a significant impact in 2016.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 14th Jan 2016

Stories from Other Regions

Augmented Reality (AR) stories

AR, VR & Metaverse

University of Canterbury becomes VR hub for New Zealand's next generation

The University of Canterbury has been named a founding site for the Crytek VR First initiative, bringing virtual reality technology to its students.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 16th May 2016

AR, VR & Metaverse

Ziptrek Ecotours brings Queenstown to tourists through virtual reality

Virtual Queenstown in VR leap - Ziptrek Ecotours at TRENZ, showcasing aerial zipline tours to global visitors.

By Sara Barker • 2 min read • Thu, 12th May 2016

Digital Entertainment

Kiwi company uses VR to show off Milford Sound like never before

Southern Discoveries, a top NZ tourism company, is using VR and 360 degree video to showcase Milford Sound to global buyers.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Mon, 9th May 2016

Gaming

Virtual reality taking off with augmented reality also set to soar

IDC is forecasting skyrocketing VR hardware shipments this year, with AR ramping up in the next few years too - to a combined 110m shipments in 2020.

By Heather Wright • 3 min read • Fri, 22nd Apr 2016

AR, VR & Metaverse

Virtual reality set to take flight in Australia

Telsyte says demand from consumers for VR and AR will outstrip supply this year, with the new market expected to help other markets in the years ahead.

By Heather Wright • 2 min read • Thu, 10th Mar 2016

Artificial Intelligence

The world is changing... and it's not all bad, folks

New Zealand businesses need to prepare for the impact of disruptive technologies or risk losing their competitive advantage, says futurist Frances Valintine.

By Catherine Knowles • 6 min read • Thu, 25th Feb 2016