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Ovrinf

Oculus VR just got a whole lot better with Rift Core 2.0

Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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Oculus unveils Rift Core 2.0, a powerful VR experience with a redesigned interface and customizable home features. Beta release in December.
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Zuckerberg jumps into the frying pan with 'insensitive' VR live-stream

Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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Facebook faces backlash after Mark Zuckerberg uses VR to show hurricane-ravaged Puerto Rico. Some defend his intentions.
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Facebook announces Oculus Go, one of the cheapest VR headsets yet

Thu, 12th Oct 2017
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Without a cable or the need for a mobile phone, standalone headsets represent a totally new phase of VR hardware...
Policear

AR for cops: HoloLens could be the future of policing

Tue, 10th Oct 2017
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Black Marble has developed an award-winning application, tuServ, that's transforming today's approach to digitizing policing....
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Gartner's top 10 tech trends for 2018

Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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edge computing
Gartner has identified the top strategic technology trends for 2018 that will impact organisations across industries.
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AR is the new black: The Pixel 2 flexes its augmented reality muscles

Thu, 5th Oct 2017
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Google launches Pixel 2, boasting advanced AR capabilities and a top-tier camera, venturing into a fierce competition with Apple's cutting-edge features.
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Experience virtual reality like never before with the HMD Odyssey

Wed, 4th Oct 2017
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Samsung and Microsoft have announced the Samsung HMD Odyssey, a high-performing Windows Mixed Reality headset with superior picture quality.
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Experience Fallout like never before with HTC Vive

Tue, 3rd Oct 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
HTC Vive has announced a new hardware bundle featuring Fallout 4 VR, one of the most anticipated VR titles to date...
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Surprise! Pokemon GO is alive and well

Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
Defying expectations, Pokémon GO thrives with raids, new features, and a loyal fanbase ready for battle, come rain or shine.
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Robots, drones and EVs mean engineers may have to upskill

Mon, 2nd Oct 2017
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datacentre infrastructure
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power / energy
To remain employable engineers require expertise in new technology such as GPS positioning, drones and virtual reality...
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Updated to iOS 11? Here are three must-try ARKit apps

Fri, 29th Sep 2017
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apple
Explore a new world with your iPhone. iOS 11 brings ARKit apps to life; try these three for a next-level AR experience!.
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Playback your adventures in VR with GoPro

Fri, 29th Sep 2017
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GoPro introduces powerful Hero 6 Black with 4K60 video and improved stabilisation, as well as mountable 5.2K spherical camera, Fusion.
Suvhor

The VR-horror mashup that will scare your socks right off

Wed, 27th Sep 2017
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Bigmoon Entertainment and Camel 101's new VR horror game, Syndrome, hits PS4, Xbox One, and PC on October 6, bringing spine-chilling scares to VR systems.
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VR startup wins Create@Alibaba Cloud startup contest

Tue, 26th Sep 2017
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Inspace XR triumphs at Create@Alibaba Cloud ANZ startup contest, set to represent at Shanghai Finals with their VR innovation.
Vrchatbotlanguage

Learn to speak 30 different languages with virtual reality

Mon, 25th Sep 2017
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ATi Studios launches MondlyVR, a language app that combines VR, voice chatbot and speech recognition to teach users languages in minutes.
Vr proposal

Gamer proposes to his girlfriend in VR

Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
In a heartwarming twist, a gamer uses VR technology to craft a proposal in his girlfriend's cherished spot halfway around the world.
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Adobe announces new video capabilities - virtual reality, animation and motion graphics

Mon, 18th Sep 2017
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martech
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ar, vr & metaverse
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adobe
Adobe Creative Cloud and Premiere Pro have become the platforms of choice for professional editors around the world.
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Local start-up aims to redefine who can create VR

Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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The company is called Augment Space, and they say their platform can be used by anyone to create and upload interactive VR experiences.
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It's that time again: Apple's iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus are unveiled

Wed, 13th Sep 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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Apple has unveiled its newest additions to the iPhone family, the iPhone 8 and iPhone 8 Plus, featuring a powerful A11 bionic chip and improved cameras.
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NSW government invests in local VR projects

Tue, 12th Sep 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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cloud services
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r&d
The aim of the initiative is to help artists and cultural practitioners develop their skills and extend their audiences.