IT Brief Asia - Technology news for CIOs & IT decision-makers

Augmented Reality (AR) stories - Page 16

Ruining society

Is virtual reality ruining our society?

Wed, 17th Aug 2016
#
ar, vr & metaverse
#
digital engagement
#
ar
Virtual Reality: Innovative or isolative? Debating if technological convenience may erode societal value in face-to-face interactions.
Virtual reality man

PC users can now enjoy free virtual reality 3D conversion

Thu, 4th Aug 2016
#
ar, vr & metaverse
#
ifunsoft
#
ar
Users can convert for free any 2D video file into VR-3D video that can be played in every single VR device available.
Thinkstockphotos 489009500

All aboard the Hogwarts Express - petition asks for Harry Potter version of Pokémon Go

Wed, 20th Jul 2016
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
ar, vr & metaverse
Fans clamour for a spellbinding twist on augmented reality – a Harry Potter themed game akin to Pokémon Go is petitioned.
Thinkstockphotos 480206837

Five technologies ready to disrupt your business

Tue, 21st Jun 2016
#
iot
#
ar, vr & metaverse
#
apps
Personal technologies are set to have a major impact on every business across the globe, according to Gartner.
Augmented reality

AR touches down in the enterprise, driven by key developments

Mon, 30th May 2016
#
uc
#
healthtech
#
ar, vr & metaverse
The smart glasses segment of the augmented reality market is predicted to grow by 140% by 2020, according to Technavio research.
Virtual reality man2

Drones and virtual reality: A match made in heaven?

Thu, 12th May 2016
#
drones
#
ar, vr & metaverse
#
ar drone
A new drone has been released that has the capability to record 360 degree footage - ideal for virtual reality.
Vr

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

Tue, 3rd May 2016
#
wearables
#
healthtech
#
ar, vr & metaverse
Wearables in the classroom are becoming the norm, as educators around the world adopt new tools and technologies to aid learning.
Vr1

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

Mon, 18th Apr 2016
#
ar, vr & metaverse
#
strategy analytics
#
ar
Oculus Rift, HTC Vive and Sony Playstation VR will dominate VR spend this year - but its low cost options fuelling shipments.
Dark face

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

Tue, 15th Mar 2016
#
edutech
#
uc
#
ar, vr & metaverse
Education technology is crucial for fostering social and emotional learning, according to a new report by the World Economic Forum and BCG.
Obseity

Could virtual reality stave off the obesity epidemic?

Mon, 29th Feb 2016
#
healthtech
#
ar, vr & metaverse
#
interactive
Virtual reality shows promise in combating obesity and treating weight-related disorders, according to new research.
Planets

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

Fri, 5th Feb 2016
#
gaming
#
data analytics
#
martech
TechDay talked to Walter O'Brien, founder of Scorpion and computer science extraordinaire, about his latest foray into the world of cyber security.
Epson moverio bt 200 glasses

Hands-on Review: Epson Moverio BT-200 AR Glasses

Mon, 2nd Nov 2015
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
ar, vr & metaverse
Epson (yes that Printer manufacturer) have taken a leap in creating their own version with full Augmented Reality (AR) coverage.
Nutri grain

Cereal virtual reality?

Mon, 14th Sep 2015
#
ar, vr & metaverse
#
apps
#
ar
Kellogg's is bringing back a cool cereal box prize that gives smartphone owners their very own taste of virtual reality.
E learning

Top e-learning trends impacting education

Wed, 27th May 2015
#
edutech
#
gaming
#
uc
Today, elearning trends shaping schools and the way people learn. These include mobile learning, Tin Can API, edugaming, and augmented reality.
Virtual reality

Virtual reality apps market set to explode

Tue, 26th May 2015
#
ar, vr & metaverse
#
apps
#
mobility
Augmented Reality apps in the mobile games market will generate 420 million downloads annually by 2019, up from 30 million in 2014.
Gopro

GoPro and Kolor to take virtual reality to new heights

Fri, 1st May 2015
#
ar, vr & metaverse
#
photography
#
ar
GoPro acquires Kolor, a specialist in virtual reality and spherical media solutions, to enhance immersive viewing experiences.
Gettyimages 1086891916

Sony announces Project Morpheus VR system

Fri, 21st Mar 2014
#
gaming
#
digital entertainment
#
ar, vr & metaverse
Sony unveils Project Morpheus VR for PS4, promising a future of immersive gaming with innovative 3D audio and motion tracking.
Outlook1

Microsoft: Sorry...we screwed up

Mon, 26th Aug 2013
#
ar, vr & metaverse
#
microsoft
#
ar
Microsoft issues heartfelt apology for recent Outlook.com outage, explains root cause and assures improvements for future reliability.
Screen shot 2013 08 15 at 11

'There's a problem with Outlook right now'

Thu, 15th Aug 2013
#
ar, vr & metaverse
#
microsoft
#
ar
Email service suffers breakdown, leaving only a small number of users without Outlook.com, according to Microsoft.
1446547976

400m Outlook users following Hotmail upgrade

Tue, 7th May 2013
#
ar, vr & metaverse
#
microsoft
#
hotmail
Microsoft has finished upgrading Hotmail customers to Outlook.com, driving more than 400 million active accounts.