Tag Archives: augmented-reality

Vodafone 5G trials: Your fast, connected future is almost here

Vodafone has put on its game face for the global race towards 5G, conducting the first public trials of the technology in Sydney today. The telco has partnered with Nokia to test and develop the technology, and both companies were talking up the benefits of lower latency, faster speeds and greater capacity for more connected …

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Leaked videos may be preview of Microsoft’s October surprises

One of the oldest default apps in the Windows operating system may be getting a 3D makeover. On Friday, two videos surfaced online — first shared publicly by Twitter user Waking Cat — showing an overhauled version of the MS Paint app, complete with 3D effects that don’t exist in the current version. When asked about the videos, a Microsoft …

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Snapchat IPO? Firm reportedly planning offering of $25B or more

Snapchat’s parent company, Snap Inc., is planning an initial public offering as soon as late March, according to The Wall Street Journal. The offering would reportedly value the company at $25 billion or more. Snapchat, a mobile app that lets users post pictures and videos that disappear after a set period of time, recently renamed itself Snap Inc. The decision …

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Google’s Tango phone, the Lenovo Phab2 Pro, is coming in November

2016 is set to be a very big year for Google phones. The search giant just announced two new Pixel phones to compete with the Apple iPhone and Samsung’s Galaxy models. But if you’re in the market for a new phone this November with the latest Google tech, you may have a hard decision ahead. Remember the Lenovo Phab2 Pro, …

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Fox Vision will give you 360

If you’re gearing up (heh) to watch the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000 on Fox Sports this weekend, don’t forget your coasters. No really. Fox Sports has launched Fox Vision, a new augmented reality app to go alongside its broadcast of the iconic Australian race, the Bathurst 1000. And it uses special coasters to bring up a 3D version of the …

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5G future nears as Telstra completes first Australian live test

Flawless VR experiences, driverless cars, mobile signals beamed directly to your phone — Telstra is talking up the potential of 5G technology for all Australians after successfully completing the first live trials of 5G in Australia. The 5G test, which was also one of the first in the world, took place in Melbourne in partnership with Ericsson, and included live …

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iPhone Next: How iPhone 7 hints at next year’s breakthrough

Now playing: Watch this: iPhone 7, reviewed: maybe it’s boring, but it’s absolutely… 2:45 Go ahead. Yawn at the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus. Or dig a little deeper, and maybe you’ll perk up at some tantalizing clues to the future of the iPhone. You see, there may be more to Apple’s latest phone than just a carbon copy …

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7 ways Apple’s iPhone 7 needs to play catchup to Android

Now playing: Watch this: iPhone 7: All the rumors 3:21 All eyes will be on Apple Wednesday, and on the iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus that everyone expects the company to announce. Now more than ever, Apple has the advantage to win back on-the-fencers who are as open to an iPhone as they are to a whole chorus of …

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Intel is acquiring Movidius, maker of compact computer vision chips: Think VR, AR, drones, robots

Intel just announced a pending acquisition of Movidius, a chip manufacturer focusing on integrated system-on-chip solutions for machine learning and computer vision. It could be a key part towards building a standalone VR headset, and more. Movidius has developed compact chips that already power DJI’s Phantom 4 drones, enabling autonomous piloting. Movidius was also close to releasing a dedicated VR …

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Here’s your first look at Windows in VR

How will you use Windows inside a VR headset? Would you even want to? Those are real questions, because Microsoft is bringing its floating 3D version of its operating system — Windows Holographic — to VR headsets like the HTC Vive starting next year. But we also may have the answer. This official Microsoft video is your first look at …

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