augmented reality (AR)
The future of virtual assistants might lie in the metaverse

The future of virtual assistants might lie in the metaverse
With the market slumping, could the once ‘next big thing’ be on its way out or will the technology find a way to adapt?
17 May 2022
Zuckerberg teases Meta's Project Cambria VR headset

Zuckerberg teases Meta's Project Cambria VR headset
The video features a pixelated hardware prototype and a brief insight into its mixed reality capabilities
13 May 2022
Facebook parent company Meta to open first physical store

Facebook parent company Meta to open first physical store
New Burlingame retail space to provide demo opportunities for Quest 2, Portal, and Ray-Ban Stories smart glasses
26 Apr 2022
Into the metaverse: Everything we learned from our virtual tour

Into the metaverse: Everything we learned from our virtual tour
Constant distractions – and not much collaboration – make it hard to see the business use cases
11 Apr 2022
Wi-Fi 7 and XR to set the agenda at MWC 2022

Wi-Fi 7 and XR to set the agenda at MWC 2022
The return of MWC makes for a welcome break from covering international events from the kitchen table
25 Feb 2022
The metaverse is a waste of time, effort and processing power

The metaverse is a waste of time, effort and processing power
If you look closely, this next big digital breakthrough is actually all around us
21 Jan 2022
Microsoft and Qualcomm to develop custom AR chips for the metaverse

Microsoft and Qualcomm to develop custom AR chips for the metaverse
The two companies are looking to expand and accelerate the adoption of AR and Microsoft Mesh
5 Jan 2022
The business of the metaverse

The business of the metaverse
As Facebook’s rebrand once again resurfaces the concept of the metaverse, is this a space all businesses should finally be paying attention to?
20 Dec 2021
Apple's mixed reality headset could debut in 2022

Apple's mixed reality headset could debut in 2022
Analyst expects a high-end device that supports both augmented and virtual reality
29 Nov 2021
Nike to take customers into the metaverse with 'NIKELAND' 

Nike to take customers into the metaverse with 'NIKELAND'
Sneaker giant's virtual world has been built on the Roblox platform
19 Nov 2021
Immersive tech can be more than just a gimmick

Immersive tech can be more than just a gimmick
Technologies like AR and VR are falling in price and expanding in potential applications, but are business leaders any more tempted?
28 Oct 2021
Cisco launches Webex Hologram for AR meetings

Cisco launches Webex Hologram for AR meetings
The platform promises to deliver photorealistic and real-time holograms to hybrid workers
27 Oct 2021
Irish DPC threatens probe over Facebook’s Ray-Ban smart glasses

Irish DPC threatens probe over Facebook’s Ray-Ban smart glasses
The Irish data regulator is concerned about the potential for users to engage in covert filming
20 Sep 2021
CLEVR’s new AR solution simplifies field service management 

CLEVR’s new AR solution simplifies field service management
FSM by CLEVR will also help businesses lower their carbon footprint
8 Sep 2021
Augmented reality’s making a comeback – but did it ever actually leave?

Augmented reality’s making a comeback – but did it ever actually leave?
With new consumer AR products on the horizon, the hype around this technology is building again. But in the enterprise sector, it's already found its …
7 Sep 2021
Nextech AR secures early access to Google’s 3D AR Search Program

Nextech AR secures early access to Google’s 3D AR Search Program
The program is exclusive to Nextech’s Threedy.ai subscribers
24 Aug 2021
NeuPath and Cynergi will bring VR therapy to chronic pain management 

NeuPath and Cynergi will bring VR therapy to chronic pain management
NeuPath will integrate Cynergi’s VR program with its remote pain management platform
23 Aug 2021
Nextech AR to acquire spatial computing firm ARWAY 

Nextech AR to acquire spatial computing firm ARWAY
The acquisition will help Nextech position itself as a metaverse company
10 Aug 2021
5G could provide £6.3 billion boost to UK manufacturing

5G could provide £6.3 billion boost to UK manufacturing
Vodafone urges the UK government to make it easier for manufacturers to invest in private 5G networks
28 Jul 2021
Patent shows Apple is working on improving iPhone’s AR capabilities

Patent shows Apple is working on improving iPhone’s AR capabilities
The move aligns with the company's recent AR startup acquisitions
22 Jun 2021
Nextech AR and Microsoft aim to bring augmented reality to university classrooms

Nextech AR and Microsoft aim to bring augmented reality to university classrooms
Virtual platform lets students pinch, zoom, and rotate course equipment to make learning more immersive
3 Jun 2021
Acer's ConceptD laptops feature glasses-free 3D technology

Acer's ConceptD laptops feature glasses-free 3D technology
SpatialLabs tracks head and eye positions to create content that "floats" in front of the display
28 May 2021
NHS to digitise coronavirus testing with new Scandit deal

NHS to digitise coronavirus testing with new Scandit deal
The announcement of the deal comes days after UK gov pitch for twice-weekly rapid testing
8 Apr 2021