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Action for healthy waterways
Artificial Intelligence

Action for healthy waterways

New rules will impose tougher farm controls and swimming standards, but scientists warn implementation will determine whether waterways actually improve.

By Staff Writer • 6 min read • Fri, 29th May 2020

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Augmented Reality (AR) stories

IDTechEx: AR/VR/MR market to reach US$30 billion by 2030
AR, VR & Metaverse

IDTechEx: AR/VR/MR market to reach US$30 billion by 2030

This market will impact many different industries and future innovations will continue its growth in the wearables market.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 12th Jan 2021
Lenovo announces smart glasses and OLED for Yoga 7i Pro
Wearables

Lenovo announces smart glasses and OLED for Yoga 7i Pro

Lenovo unveils its ThinkReality A3 smart glasses and OLED display upgrade for the Yoga Slim 7i Pro at CES. #Lenovo #CES2021 #smartglasses #OLED.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 11th Jan 2021
Samsung and IBM announce massive collaboration
Unified Communications

Samsung and IBM announce massive collaboration

Together, the companies intend to explore new 5G, edge and hybrid cloud solutions to improve operational efficiency, safety, and flexibility for the enterprise.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Dec 2020
AR and VR presents huge potential for construction industry, but businesses slow to adopt
AR, VR & Metaverse

AR and VR presents huge potential for construction industry, but businesses slow to adopt

Despite enormous potential, construction firms are lagging in adopting AR and VR technologies due to concerns like bulky headsets and harsh jobsite conditions.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Nov 2020
VR technology could be worth $8b by 2030 - IDTechEx
Health Technologies

VR technology could be worth $8b by 2030 - IDTechEx

Virtual reality (VR) could be worth US$8 billion by 2030, with augmented reality and VR combined valued at US$30 billion, says IDTechX.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 17th Nov 2020
Spark 5G helps to bring art to live in Dunedin
Unified Communications

Spark 5G helps to bring art to live in Dunedin

Dunedin Central brings street art to life with an augmented reality exhibition to celebrate the launch of 5G in central Dunedin.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Nov 2020
AR, VR and 3D tech boost consumer confidence in online purchases - report
AR, VR & Metaverse

AR, VR and 3D tech boost consumer confidence in online purchases - report

The report found that 47% of global consumers acknowledged that immersive technologies made them feel more connected with products while shopping online.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Thu, 5th Nov 2020
Global augmented reality market to hit $20 billion by 2030
AR, VR & Metaverse

Global augmented reality market to hit $20 billion by 2030

With improvements in technology and design, augmented reality and mixed reality will continue to grow to a market of over $20Bn by 2030.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Oct 2020
AVR Lab named exclusive distributor for AR glasses OEM
Wearables

AVR Lab named exclusive distributor for AR glasses OEM

The company has been appointed as the exclusive distributor of Vuzix smart glasses products to the Australian and New Zealand markets.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Wed, 16th Sep 2020
AVR Lab to resell AR/VR hygiene solutions in ANZ
Health Technologies

AVR Lab to resell AR/VR hygiene solutions in ANZ

As use of AR and VR in industry grows, AVR Lab is providing products to ensure that devices are kept sanitary between each use.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Sep 2020
RealWear expands ANZ reach with VExpress
Unified Communications

RealWear expands ANZ reach with VExpress

RealWear provides a purpose-built hands-free wearable device that can be used in extremely noisy industrial environments.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Aug 2020
CareAR integrates AR support solution with ServiceNow
Customer Relationship Management

CareAR integrates AR support solution with ServiceNow

CareAR is an augmented reality visual support platform that helps enterprises add AR capabilities to their service experience.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 30th Jun 2020
HPE rolls out AI-based sensor tech to help firms return to work
Biometrics

HPE rolls out AI-based sensor tech to help firms return to work

HPE has developed a new range of technology-based return-to-work solutions designed to control the spread of infectious viruses such as COVID-19.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Mon, 29th Jun 2020
Alternative reality growing in popularity with enterprise customers
AR, VR & Metaverse

Alternative reality growing in popularity with enterprise customers

Alternative reality is set to become more popular with enterprise customers as immersive technologies open up more opportunities for businesses.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Tue, 19th May 2020
AR and VR shipments slow due to COVID-19 pandemic
Supply Chain

AR and VR shipments slow due to COVID-19 pandemic

COVID-19 disrupts AR and VR shipments, with production delays and increased costs, but rising consumer demand balances financial losses, says ABI Research.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2020
Corporate Australia must invest in smart technology now
Edge Computing

Corporate Australia must invest in smart technology now

Smart technology is playing a critical role in the business community's response to adjusting to new social and industry norms.

By Mike Fyson • 6 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2020
IDC: AR/VR market will still see eventual growth in 2020
Supply Chain

IDC: AR/VR market will still see eventual growth in 2020

AR and VR headsets will see shipments decline in the near term due to COVID-19, but the long-term outlook is positive, according to IDC.

By Staff Writer • 4 min read • Mon, 23rd Mar 2020