The Ultimate Guide to AR, VR & Metaverse
A curated Irish edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for AR, VR & Metaverse.
What to know about AR, VR & Metaverse
The expanding fields of Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and the Metaverse are reshaping digital interaction and immersive experiences across numerous industries. From innovative therapy options using VR for overcoming phobias to digital collectibles linked with major entertainment franchises, these technologies are enhancing both consumer engagement and therapeutic interventions.
Advancements in mixed reality platforms are enabling brands to connect with audiences in unprecedented ways, while enterprises and industries are harnessing AR and VR for product development, training, and collaboration. Partnerships between technology firms and the integration of AI into AR/VR solutions signal a growing adoption of these immersive technologies for business transformation and enhanced workplace experiences.
Exploring this tag offers insights into the latest trends, breakthroughs, and applications of AR, VR, and the Metaverse. Readers can discover how these technologies impact entertainment, healthcare, retail, education, and industrial sectors, providing a glimpse into the future of digital interaction and innovation.
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Recent AR, VR & Metaverse News
Extreme launches Wi-Fi 7 access points for indoors
Customers in healthcare, education and venues can add Wi-Fi 7 capacity without major power or switching upgrades, Extreme said.
Kopin & Fabric.AI back MicroLED optical links for AI
The USD $15 million order signals early commercial traction as the partners target lower-power, faster links between chips in AI data centres.
Mosaic SoC raises USD $3.8m to power smart devices
The Zurich startup will target makers of wearables and phones seeking real-time visual processing without bigger batteries or hotter chips.
Ant International launches mobile AI payment protocol
The open-source framework targets wallet-based payments as digital wallet use and agentic commerce expand rapidly worldwide.
Casting a wide net: Vection Technologies' push across emerging tech markets
Investor attention is shifting to Vection Technologies as it bets on AI, XR and acquisitions to win contracts across defence, healthcare and real estate.
TeamViewer adds AI maintenance & secure industrial gateway
Industrial users could cut downtime and cyber risk as TeamViewer’s latest update brings plug-and-play remote access and AI-guided maintenance support.
Operator XR launches portable VR counter-drone training
The portable system lets military and police teams rehearse drone threats offline in minutes, without fixed sites or extra logistics.
Cisco says Wi-Fi spend shifts to growth as AI bites
Rising AI traffic is pushing firms to treat wireless upgrades as a growth bet, with most planning bigger budgets and faster refreshes.
AI healthcare needs low-latency links, says DE-CIX chief
Wider use of medical AI will stall without faster networks, as surgeons and emergency teams need near-real-time links to work safely.
iHeartMedia & Global Gaming League forge audio pact
iHeartMedia signs Global Gaming League audio deal to launch culture-driven gaming podcasts across its US broadcast and streaming network.
Sama credential leaks raise fears over Meta glasses data
Leaked Sama staff logins tied to stealer malware spark fresh alarm over security of Meta Ray-Ban smart glasses video review pipeline.
Public safety LTE & 5G spend to top USD $6.3 billion
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.
Rural UK set to thrive with tech, tourism & remote work by 2050
By 2050, UK rural areas are set to flourish through tech innovation, tourism growth and remote work, boosted by major connectivity upgrades.
Cloud Industry Forum announces partnership with Disruptive Live
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
Managing consumption and carbon footprint driving trends toward regulation, standardization, and the search for generator alternatives.
Facebook NZ financial report reveals notable revenue increase
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
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
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
The event aims to provide a platform where entrepreneurs and VCs alike can build together a shared startup ecosystem.