In the next issue of PCR, which will hit desks at the beginning of May, we will be looking at the latest esports developments as well as the world of XR (virtual reality and augmented reality technologies). We’ll be featuring opinions and analysis around the subjects, and running sector guides …
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A new IDTechEx report on AR, VR and MR products has found that the market will be worth over $30 billion by 2030. The report by technology analyst Dr. Charlotte Coles discusses the technology, market, and players of the past, present and future. XR, or extended reality, products are at …
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New Lenovo research has outlined the positive impact virtual reality can have on our health, highlighting how VR is starting to be used in some hospitals in place of general anesthetics to alleviate pain for young patients. The new Lenovo film, premiered at the Denver Film Festival, showcases the groundbreaking …
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Huawei has unveiled its latest Global Industry Vision (GIV) report, revealing its predictions for technology and industry development up to 2025. Drawing from Huawei’s own quantitative data and real-world use cases of how intelligent technology is permeating every industry, this year’s report identifies 10 ‘megatrends’ currently shaping how we live …
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VR live streaming startup LIV has raised $1 million, backed by investors including Oculus founder Palmer Luckey, Beat Games CEO Jaroslav Beck, early stage VCs Seedcamp, TechStars and Credo Ventures, VR behemoth VIVE, and mixed reality production specialist Splitverse. Founded in 2016, LIV says it’s the first of a new …
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From training retail workers and increasing warehouse safety to making gaming more immersive, the advancements in augmented and virtual reality are seeping into many corners of our lives. Whether it’s for work or pleasure, there’s no doubt that at some point you’ll be interacting with augmented software or even donning …
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Whether it’s the Oculus VR headset range or Microsoft’s HoloLens mixed reality devices, most people are aware of AR and VR technology being used in both consumer products and within the logistics and manufacturing sectors. Known for its pioneering work in mobile technologies, Qualcomm has been at the heart of …
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Kelly Goetsch, chief product officer of commercetools, outlines how AR and VR can offer entirely V new possibilities for brands and retailers to engage with their customers. Virtual reality and augmented reality have suffered from a bad dose of over-hype in recent years. The market for VR headsets has been …
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PCR’s May 2019 issue has hit desks, and this month’s mag is our VR/AR special! In this issue: – The Big Interview: Qualcomm’s Brian Vogelsang talks about the various use cases for VR and AR headsets – The future is now: We delve deeper into how virtual reality is improving …
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Richard Henderson, Director of Global Education Solutions at Lenovo, discusses why exposing students to working with VR and AR could be essential to their development. Digital transformation is happening across all industries, not least the education sector. Wrapped in this transformation is the growing role of Virtual Reality (VR) technology …
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