AR and VR: New Facebook report outlines future opportunities for next gen tech
Facebook has published a new, 28-page report on how AR and VR is evolving, and where it’s headed, in terms of consumer interest, future applications, utility, and more.
L’Oréal Paris launches virtual make-up line that works on live video
L’Oréal Paris has launched a digital make-up line that works on live video using augmented reality technology.
CES takes technology conference digital-only for 2021
One of the world’s biggest tchnology conferencess CES will be online-only in 2021, the organisers have confirmed.
In-game ad platform AdInMo gets $500K funding boost from Techstart Ventures
AdInMo, a programmatic ad platform for video games, has secured a $500K investment round led by Techstart Ventures, an investor in start-ups across Scotland and Northern Ireland.
12 jobs for the future: From virtual teachers to machine personality designers
As technology and automation continues to advance at a staggering rate, the job sector will too, quickly adapting to support breakthroughs across industries. New research looks at 12 types of jobs that don’t exist yet, but could be crucial roles in the coming decades.
VRtuoso gets 1 million VR learning users and secures funding boost
VR presentation software VRtuoso.io has surpassed 1 million users and has delivered over 500,000 hours of virtual training.
Mobile World Congress cancelled over coronavirus fears
The Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona has been cancelled after a growing number of firms pulled out over coronavirus fears.
Emerging technology now ‘integral part of how fans consume sports’
While positive fan experiences with technology bring multiple new opportunities to sports organisations, athletes are increasingly using it for training, injury prevention and improving performance, according to new research.
Top 3 digital transformation tips for 2020: Improving customer experience, digital presence and sales and marketing effectiveness
As we enter 2020, what are the top priorities transformation for global companies? New research identifies the key areas to focus on.
VR and AR firm Masters of Pie gets £15m investment
VR and AR software company Masters of Pie has won a new funding round amounting £1.5m from Foresight Group and Williams Advanced Engineering.
The 100 trends that will shape the new decade: Mutiverses and anti-Instagram dining
From multiverse exploration to anti-Instagram dining, a new report looks ahead to the defining trends in consumer behaviour and innovation for 2020.
The jobs most at risk from automation
Waiters, stock assistants and executive sales are the jobs most at risk from automation, while Dentists, doctors, teachers are safest, according to new research.
CES 2020 roundup: AI skincare assistants, virtual humans and loo roll fetching bots
The CES consumer tech show in Las Vegas features thousands of companies from Google and Samsung to unknown startups, all showcasing their ‘next big thing’ in tech. We take a look at the most notable gadgets to come out of this year’s expo, from the innovative to the odd.
8 trends for CES 2020: Cat waiters, Uber Air and Apple’s first appearance
CES in Las Vegas has just begun, showcasing cutting-edge gadgets, apps and products that could shape technology in the 20s, with ecommerce, short videos and facial recognition dominating the pre-event hype.
Global AR, VR and MR markets ‘worth over $30Bn by 2030’
Virtual reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR) products are set to boom this decade as technology evolves, prices come down and devices become more accessible, according to new research.
Odd news: The 10 weirdest digital stories of 2019
From deep fakes to mind-reading wristbands, technology took us in some strange directions during 2019. In this special article, we celebrate the 10 weirdest news stories of the year.