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.
Carbery CogniMed, Love Better win UCC IGNITE awards
4 days ago
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edutech
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ai security
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ai
Carbery CogniMed, Love Better and Target Alert Group have been honoured after pitching to investors and local firms at UCC's IGNITE Spring Awards 2026.
Casting a wide net: Vection Technologies' push across emerging tech markets
Last week
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digital transformation
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martech
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physical security
Vection Technologies showcases AI and VR tools for defence, healthcare and property as CEO Gianmarco Biagi targets wider international growth.
Operator XR launches portable VR counter-drone training
Last week
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drones
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ar, vr & metaverse
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education, learning & training
Operator XR unveils portable Interceptor VR training for counter-drone teams as defence spending rises and agencies seek faster preparation.
Cisco says Wi-Fi spend shifts to growth as AI bites
This month
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Cisco report finds firms are ramping up wireless budgets as AI, security pressures and staff shortages push networks into a strategic role.
AI healthcare needs low-latency links, says DE-CIX chief
Last month
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uc
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data protection
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smart cities
DE-CIX Chief Executive Officer Ivo Ivanov says medical AI will depend on ultra-low latency links, edge computing and secure interconnection.
Smart glasses drive 44% growth in global XR shipments
Last month
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gaming
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wearables
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physical security
AI-first smart glasses propel a 44.4% surge in global XR shipments, as Meta keeps the lead while headset demand slides and Viture grows fast.
iHeartMedia & Global Gaming League forge audio pact
Last month
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
iHeartMedia signs Global Gaming League audio deal to launch culture-driven gaming podcasts across its US broadcast and streaming network.
Public safety LTE & 5G spend to top USD $6.3 billion
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
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uc
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smart cities
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digital entertainment
Global public safety LTE and 5G spending will climb from USD $5bn in 2025 to over USD $6.3bn annually by 2028, SNS Telecom & IT says.
Cloud Industry Forum announces partnership with Disruptive Live
Fri, 14th Jul 2023
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paas
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digital transformation
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iaas
The partnership will deliver a weekly, live-streamed news and interview show on cloud computing starting Monday, July 17, at 10am GMT.
Efficiency looms large as data center industry turns to 2023
Thu, 10th Nov 2022
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
Managing consumption and carbon footprint driving trends toward regulation, standardization, and the search for generator alternatives.
Facebook NZ financial report reveals notable revenue increase
Thu, 4th Aug 2022
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uc
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ar, vr & metaverse
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facebook
Facebook New Zealand Limited reports significant increase in revenue and profit for 2021, with revenue up by over $1 million compared to the previous year.
Microsoft HoloLens 2 more 'immersive' than ever
Mon, 25th Feb 2019
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ar, vr & metaverse
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microsoft
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microsoft azure
The original HoloLens was released in 2016 but since then, mixed reality has come a long way, according to Microsoft's Julia White.
UK lags behind EU in tech investment, but strong in hybrid cloud
Wed, 21st Mar 2018
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
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hpc
A new survey from Dell Technologies has revealed the UK is lagging behind its EU counterparts in tech investment like AI, VR and HPC.
GALLERY: Meet Taipei Startup Festival Day One
Thu, 16th Nov 2017
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ar, vr & metaverse
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wireless charging
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meet taipei
The event aims to provide a platform where entrepreneurs and VCs alike can build together a shared startup ecosystem.
What does a child genius and dance music have in common? Cyber security, of course
Fri, 5th Feb 2016
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gaming
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data analytics
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martech
TechDay talked to Walter O'Brien, founder of Scorpion and computer science extraordinaire, about his latest foray into the world of cyber security.