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AI, AI, AI what’s all this then?

AI: Artificial Intelligence, it may as well have been the sub head of the recent IBC. Was there an exhibitor or a product that didn’t have an AI tale to spin? We have been here before, the years when AR, VR or 3D were the letter pairs de jour. But AI is different, it isn’t […]

September 25, 2024

MovieScent brings sense of smell to home entertainment

Elevated Perceptions, a specialist in the realm of immersive gaming and entertainment experiences, has unveiled MovieScent, an AI-powered device that releases real-time scents based on events and environments within movies, TV shows, televised sporting events and streams. For example, users watching a romantic beach scene can now ‘smell’ the ocean and ‘taste’ the salt in […]

August 20, 2024By Nik Roseveare

Data: Gaming equipment market slows

The global gaming industry is expected to reach over 1.3 billion users this year, 91 million more than in 2023 and almost twice the figure reported in 2017. Although the number of gamers continues to rise, this massive user base seems to be spending less and less on gaming equipment, and this negative trend will […]

August 2, 2024

SailGP launches AR, VR app features

SailGP has launched new Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) features in the SailGP app – providing fans with an enhanced viewing experience of the league’s Season 4 Grand Final, taking place on July 13th and 14th in San Francisco. For the first time, fans watching the high-speed racing – either in person or […]

July 12, 2024

Navigating online gambling: a comprehensive guide

Explore the intricate realm of online gambling and discover how you can improve your experience. This guide will help you understand the essentials, benefits and potential pitfalls of online gambling. Stay informed to make smarter decisions in your digital gaming journey. In the continuously evolving landscape of online gambling, it is crucial to stay informed […]

July 1, 2024

Forecast: AR/VR headset sales to return to growth

Global shipments of augmented reality and virtual reality (AR/VR) headsets declined 67.4 per cent year over year in Q1 2024, according to data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Augmented and Virtual Reality Headset Tracker. The decline in shipments was expected as the market transitions to include new categories such as Mixed Reality (MR) […]

June 20, 2024

ARuVR launches GenAI Suite

ARuVR, a multi-award-winning AI-powered Extended Reality (XR) and Spatial Computing learning omni-platform, has announced the launch of its Generative AI (GenAI) Suite. ARuVR’s GenAI Suite is designed to accelerate the creation of Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR) assets and content from months to minutes. The GenAI Suite empowers creators to […]

June 20, 2024

Loud Minds partners with White Spark Pictures

Loud Minds, the London-based indie founded by Tim Haines and best known for its specialist factual and natural history programming, has signed a partnership agreement with White Spark Pictures, the Australian factual indie behind the VR documentaries The Antarctica Experience and Beyond the Milky Way. A first agreement of its kind for both indies, the […]

May 13, 2024

Forecast: New tech could help travelling VR gaming

Vehicle passengers using VR headsets to pass the time during travel could be set to enjoy games which move at ‘ludicrous speed’ without experiencing motion sickness, researchers say. A team of human-computer interaction specialists from the UK and Canada have developed the first system to manage motion sickness in VR which also allows users to […]

April 24, 2024

Applause adds Apple Vision Pro to testing programme

Applause, a provider of testing and digital quality solutions, has announced updates to its augmented/virtual reality (AR/VR) testing practice. This includes the addition of the Apple Vision Pro to its testing lineup of more than 5 million connected devices, as well as enhanced approaches to functionality, usability and accessibility testing that reflect the latest technological […]

March 7, 2024