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Apple upgrades Vision Pro with M5 chip, new band & visionOS 26
Gaming

Apple upgrades Vision Pro with M5 chip, new band & visionOS 26

Apple launches an upgraded Vision Pro with M5 chip, new Dual Knit Band and visionOS 26, enhancing power, comfort and immersive spatial experiences.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Rewiring innovation: The dynamic and diverse future of emerging tech is female
Unified Communications

Rewiring innovation: The dynamic and diverse future of emerging tech is female

Women and neurodiverse individuals are reshaping emerging tech, bringing empathy and fresh perspectives to innovation and engineering careers.

By Sowmiya Selvakumaraswamy • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025

Global Stories

Mixed Reality (MR) stories

LG unveils 'Affectionate Intelligence' vision at CES
Gaming

LG unveils 'Affectionate Intelligence' vision at CES

LG showcases “Affectionate Intelligence” at CES 2026, weaving AI through homes, cars and entertainment under “Innovation in tune with you”.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 6 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
ROG marks 20 years with dual-screen laptops & AR gear
Gaming

ROG marks 20 years with dual-screen laptops & AR gear

ROG marks 20 years at CES 2026 with a dual 16-inch screen gaming laptop, holographic desktop, AR glasses and Kojima-inspired gear.

By Mark Tarre • 7 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Meta buys Manus to boost general-purpose AI agents
Data Analytics

Meta buys Manus to boost general-purpose AI agents

Meta has bought Singapore AI start-up Manus, aiming to embed its autonomous general-purpose agent across consumer and business products.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Dec 2025
From hype to reality: The three forces defining security in 2026
Wearables

From hype to reality: The three forces defining security in 2026

In 2026, agentic AI, digital twins and AR wearables shift from hype to daily tools, reshaping how security risks are detected and managed.

By Andrew Burnet • 6 min read • Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
LG unveils AI 'Affectionate Intelligence' car cabin at CES
Marketing Technologies

LG unveils AI 'Affectionate Intelligence' car cabin at CES

LG will debut its 'Affectionate Intelligence' AI car cabin at CES 2026, turning windscreens and windows into personalised media hubs.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Dec 2025
AI & mixed reality fuel GPU sales surge for ETB Technologies
Hyperscale

AI & mixed reality fuel GPU sales surge for ETB Technologies

ETB Technologies sees 33% rise in GPU sales revenue, driven by AI and mixed reality markets boosting demand across multiple industries.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Vection Technologies scores major defence deal for Australia
AR, VR & Metaverse

Vection Technologies scores major defence deal for Australia

Vection Technologies wins EUR €22.3 million deal with a NATO-approved partner to supply advanced defence tech through to 2030, its biggest contract yet.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
Lior Ron joins Waabi for driverless trucks expansion
Cartech

Lior Ron joins Waabi for driverless trucks expansion

Waabi appoints Lior Ron, ex-Uber Freight CEO, as COO to spearhead commercial launch of fully driverless trucks this year.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Siemens updates NX platforms with AI copilot & mixed reality tools
Unified Communications

Siemens updates NX platforms with AI copilot & mixed reality tools

Siemens updates NX platforms with AI copilot and mixed reality tools, enhancing design, simulation, and collaboration in product engineering software.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
How rugged devices drive innovation in harsh industrial environments
Digital Transformation

How rugged devices drive innovation in harsh industrial environments

Rugged devices boost efficiency in harsh industrial settings by enabling real-time data access, reducing downtime, and improving decision-making on the frontline.

By Frank Baldrighi • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Apple launches visionOS 26 update with new spatial features
Marketing Technologies

Apple launches visionOS 26 update with new spatial features

Apple has previewed visionOS 26, introducing new spatial widgets, shared experiences, AI-powered photo scenes, and enhanced personalisation for Apple Vision Pro users.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Flam raises USD $14 million to expand mixed reality for brands
Digital Transformation

Flam raises USD $14 million to expand mixed reality for brands

Flam secures USD $14 million to advance its app-less mixed reality platform, enabling brands like Google and Samsung to enhance consumer engagement worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025
The way we search has changed - Why haven't websites?
Digital Transformation

The way we search has changed - Why haven't websites?

The way we search online has transformed significantly, yet websites remain largely unchanged, leading to frustrations for modern users seeking intuitive experiences.

By Dvir Hoffman • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025
XR adoption remains slow despite Apple & Meta's efforts
Digital Transformation

XR adoption remains slow despite Apple & Meta's efforts

Despite hefty investments from Apple and Meta, a Forrester report reveals slow XR adoption, with only 35% of informed leaders deploying the technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Hands-on Review: Creality Ender 3 V3 Plus 3D printer
AR, VR & Metaverse

Hands-on Review: Creality Ender 3 V3 Plus 3D printer

In a hands-on review, the Creality Ender 3 V3 Plus impresses with its spacious build volume and ease of use, making it an ideal entry-level 3D printer.

By Darren Price • 8 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Siemens & Sony unite to transform industrial metaverse
Digital Transformation

Siemens & Sony unite to transform industrial metaverse

Siemens and Sony have joined forces to revolutionise the industrial metaverse, integrating advanced engineering software with immersive display technologies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Jan 2025