Tag Archives: VR

Unity Slices: Table, a look into the future of social mixed reality

At Facebook Connect, the Unity Labs team shared a new proof of concept, Unity Slices: Table, to show how Passthrough VR can support mixed reality social experiences focused on tangible interfaces. This upcoming proof of concept, vertical slice game made for the Oculus App Lab, brings up to four players …

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Building the metaverse

James Morris-Manuel, EMEA Managing Director of Matterport explores the future of the metaverse and its potential to offer a new virtual  reality. It is safe to say that there is a lot of buzz around the metaverse, and for good reason. By tapping into emerging technologies, the metaverse will provide …

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Smart tech keeps on getting smarter

Ryan Thomas, business unit manager for mobile, CE & mixed reality at Tech Data considers the smart technology segment. Tech Data has an array of complementary vendors that sit within the smart home category. From the Google Hardware portfolio to Arlo cameras, Yale security and much more. To provide added …

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PCR SEPTEMBER ISSUE DIVERSITY SPECIAL FOCUS: HOW TO GET INVOLVED!!

In the September issue of PCR we will be looking at Diversity in the channel, which includes our annual Top 25 Women in Tech feature. Alongside this we will be looking at TECH CHANNEL INNOVATION: It’s been a difficult couple of years following the global pandemic so we are keen …

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PCR TECH FOR EDUCATION JUNE ISSUE OUT NOW!

Enhancing student engagement is a prime concern for education providers and as education technology solutions evolve in line with IoT, AI, AR, and VR, these technologies will go a long way in offering an interactive experience to learners. In the June issue we focus on the current EdTech market and …

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Tech Data invests in mixed and virtual reality in response to market demand

Tech Data is investing in driving forward its augmented and mixed reality solutions. With the top three AR/VR solutions – Facebook Oculus, Microsoft Hololens, and Google Glass – already part of its portfolio, Tech Data is ideally-placed to support partners in meeting the rising tide of interest from both the …

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PlayStation VR pioneer leads training academy for real-time developers

The co-founder of the PlayStation VR project is spearheading a training programme at the first Unity Centre of Excellence in the UK at innovation hub HOST, the Home of Skills & Technology, MediaCityUK. Simon Benson, HOST’s director of immersive technology, was previously director of Sony’s Immersive Technology Group where he …

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Device management: Keeping track of all end points

Michael Shoham, CEO of Radix tells us about the importance of device management Radix Technologies is a provider of device management solutions (MDM/EMM), focusing on education, VR/AR and enterprise single-purpose devices. PCR speaks to the company’s CEO, Michael Shoham to find out the latest in end point security. Could you …

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Changing realities: how the XR market is growing

Both the augmented reality and virtual reality markets are big business for tech companies. With potential application for both consumer and business use, the world of augmented, virtual and mixed reality, also known as XR, is constantly growing. Delving deeper into the VR sector, Research and Markets recently revealed that …

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Is VR gaming at a turning point?

Christian Scheibel, PR Manager at Shuttle, looks at whether the time has come for VR to fully step out of its niche and attract a broader audience. Looking back on the last decade, we’ve seen esports evolving even more and the PC gaming market growing year on year. Naturally, and …

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