Virtual Reality (VR) stories
Strap on a headset and enter a computer-generated world where interactions and movement bring
person and machine closer together. As a simulation, experiences can vary from closely matching the
real world, through to fantastical environments limited only by the imagination of their developers. VR is
typically broken down into three categories- non-immersive, semi-immersive, and fully-immersive. A
non-immersive example would appear on a normal screen, semi-immersive might add a headset, while
fully-immersive combines headset and motion-sensitive controls. VR applications are extensive and
include video gaming, training simulations including in military, healthcare and business, and travel and
leisure.
Queensland tech workforce set to double, adding 200,000 jobs by 2035
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Queensland's tech workforce is set to double by 2035, adding 200,000 jobs and boosting its AUD $15 billion contribution to the economy.
Exclusive: Bosch on blending AI with human creativity
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Bosch blends AI with human creativity under Sebastian Schwartze, transforming marketing, design, and innovation across the company while stressing care and ethics.
Apple upgrades Vision Pro with M5 chip, new band & visionOS 26
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Apple launches an upgraded Vision Pro with M5 chip, new Dual Knit Band and visionOS 26, enhancing power, comfort and immersive spatial experiences.
Future made in Australia: Reimagining manufacturing as a catalyst for national prosperity
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Australia’s manufacturing sector, employing 930,000 people and worth AUD $137bn, is evolving to drive innovation, resilience and national prosperity.
NSW tech sector to add 562,000 jobs, reach AUD $54bn by 2035
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NSW's tech sector aims to add over 562,000 jobs by 2035, boosting its economic contribution to AUD $54bn, driven by growth in AI, fintech and cybersecurity.
AWS selects record 67 Asia Pacific startups for space cohort
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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AWS has chosen a record 67 startups from Australia, India, and Japan for its 2025 Asia Pacific space accelerator, aiming to boost innovation with up to USD $100,000 credits each.
South Australia’s tech workforce to double, adding AUD $5 billion
Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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South Australia’s tech workforce is set to nearly double by 2035, boosting the economy by AUD $5 billion and creating 49,000 new skilled jobs.
Vection Technologies scores major defence deal for Australia
Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
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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.
Victoria’s tech sector delivers $36 billion boost & jobs surge
Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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Victoria's tech sector adds $36 billion and employs over 300,400, with workforce expected to exceed 700,000 by 2035 amid strong upskilling efforts.
Cybersecurity training shifts focus to cut breach costs in 2024
Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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Cybersecurity training is now key to cutting breach costs as organisations tackle rising digital threats and human error driving nearly 90% of incidents in 2024.
SuperWorld & ASI Alliance partner to build virtual real estate
Mon, 25th Aug 2025
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SuperWorld partners with ASI Alliance to enhance its virtual real estate platform by integrating decentralised AI, creating immersive and monetisable real-world linked experiences.
NexGen Cloud adds NVIDIA RTX Pro 6000 SE GPU to Hyperstack
Fri, 22nd Aug 2025
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NexGen Cloud has added NVIDIA's RTX Pro 6000 SE GPU to its Hyperstack platform, offering advanced AI and 3D computing on demand without hefty hardware costs.
Aussie & NZ firms lack infrastructure for agentic AI drive
Thu, 21st Aug 2025
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76% of Aussie and NZ firms invest in agentic AI, yet only 20% have the infrastructure to support its full adoption, Unisys reports.
How Retailers Can Prepare for Peak Season Success
Wed, 20th Aug 2025
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Retailers worldwide are embracing AI-driven personalization and immersive tech to boost holiday sales and reduce returns this peak season, says new survey.
X Reality Group wins AUD $5.71m Texas public safety contract
Thu, 7th Aug 2025
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X Reality Group has secured a AUD $5.71 million contract to supply its Operator XR training systems to the Texas Department of Public Safety by 2026.
Businesses chase AV innovation but struggle with old systems
Wed, 6th Aug 2025
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One in 10 businesses invest in holograms and avatars, but outdated AV systems and infrastructure hinder productivity and innovation benefits.
UbiSim unveils AI tools to transform virtual nursing education
Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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UbiSim launches AI-powered updates to its VR nursing education platform, enhancing personalised scenarios and expanding clinical training tools for students and educators.
Western Digital unveils new high-capacity drives in Australia
Thu, 10th Jul 2025
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Western Digital launches new high-capacity Professional and NAS storage solutions in Australia, targeting creative and business data demands up to 208TB.
Asia Pacific smart retail market to hit USD $198.16B by 2034
Mon, 7th Jul 2025
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The Asia Pacific smart retail market is set to soar to USD $198.16 billion by 2034, driven by AI, IoT, and rising digital adoption across the region.
Siemens updates NX platforms with AI copilot & mixed reality tools
Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Siemens updates NX platforms with AI copilot and mixed reality tools, enhancing design, simulation, and collaboration in product engineering software.