Virtual Reality (VR) stories - Page 2
Strap on a headset and enter a computer-generated world where interactions and movement bring
person and machine closer together. As a simulation, experiences can vary from closely matching the
real world, through to fantastical environments limited only by the imagination of their developers. VR is
typically broken down into three categories- non-immersive, semi-immersive, and fully-immersive. A
non-immersive example would appear on a normal screen, semi-immersive might add a headset, while
fully-immersive combines headset and motion-sensitive controls. VR applications are extensive and
include video gaming, training simulations including in military, healthcare and business, and travel and
leisure.
Goertzel & Lanier clash over AI autonomy & control
Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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crypto
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blockchain
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genai
Ben Goertzel and Jaron Lanier clash over whether increasingly autonomous AI deserves moral standing or must always remain under human control.
Hands-on review: Silicon Power Hypera microSDXC Express card
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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storage
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gaming
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digital entertainment
Silicon Power's Hypera microSDXC Express card brings near-SSD speeds and affordable extra storage to Nintendo Switch 2 gamers.
Forrester warns on 2026 tech budgets amid AI shifts
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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uc
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semiconductors
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data analytics
Forrester flags cooler optimism for 2026 tech budgets as leaders juggle AI-driven investment plans with rising geopolitical and cyber risks.
Porsche debuts cloud 3D configurator for Cayenne EVs
Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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gaming
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Porsche launches a cloud-based 3D Cayenne Electric configurator, streaming photoreal models to browsers, apps and dealer showrooms.
Digital economy set to hit USD $28 trillion in 2026
Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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robots
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digital transformation
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quantum computing
The global digital economy is forecast to surge 9.5% in 2026 to USD $28 trillion, triple the pace of overall worldwide economic growth.
CIMPOR's private 5G blueprint boosts efficiency, cuts CO2
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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uc
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wearables
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drones
CIMPOR's new private 5G blueprint lifts plant efficiency by 1%, saves up to USD $15 million a year and cuts CO2 emissions by 140,000 tonnes.
Touching the Sky VR crowned top prize at Qld XR Awards
Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ai
Touching the Sky VR wins Qld XR Festival's top prize, highlighting global brand backing and Australia's growing immersive media scene.
Game review: Maestro (PSVR2/Meta Quest 3)
Fri, 2nd Jan 2026
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gaming
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digital entertainment
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ar, vr & metaverse
VR rhythm game Maestro turns you into a flamboyant orchestra conductor, mixing classical bangers with party chaos on PSVR2 and Quest 3.
Meta buys Manus to boost general-purpose AI agents
Tue, 30th Dec 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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rpa
Meta has bought Singapore AI start-up Manus, aiming to embed its autonomous general-purpose agent across consumer and business products.
AI agents to reshape brand discovery by 2026, says Kantar
Tue, 23rd Dec 2025
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martech
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partner programmes
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digital twins
AI agents will reshape brand discovery by 2026, Kantar predicts, as marketers race to optimise for algorithmic assistants and micro‑communities.
From hype to reality: The three forces defining security in 2026
Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
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wearables
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data protection
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smart cities
In 2026, agentic AI, digital twins and AR wearables shift from hype to daily tools, reshaping how security risks are detected and managed.
Gallagher expands Gold Coast training hub with new hires
Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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digital transformation
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e-learning
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partner programmes
Gallagher boosts its Gold Coast training hub with two new hires and expanded digital learning tools for security technicians and end users.
LG unveils AI 'Affectionate Intelligence' car cabin at CES
Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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martech
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cartech
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personalisation
LG will debut its 'Affectionate Intelligence' AI car cabin at CES 2026, turning windscreens and windows into personalised media hubs.
SkillsVR unveils AI tool to rapidly convert training into VR
Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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ar, vr & metaverse
SkillsVR launches AI tool GenerateVR, turning static training materials into interactive VR modules rapidly, boosting immersive learning accessibility and scale.
Queensland tech workforce set to double, adding 200,000 jobs by 2035
Thu, 13th Nov 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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iam
Queensland's tech workforce is set to double by 2035, adding 200,000 jobs and boosting its AUD $15 billion contribution to the economy.
Exclusive: Bosch on blending AI with human creativity
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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digital transformation
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martech
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llms
Bosch blends AI with human creativity under Sebastian Schwartze, transforming marketing, design, and innovation across the company while stressing care and ethics.
Apple upgrades Vision Pro with M5 chip, new band & visionOS 26
Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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gaming
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital entertainment
Apple launches an upgraded Vision Pro with M5 chip, new Dual Knit Band and visionOS 26, enhancing power, comfort and immersive spatial experiences.
Future made in Australia: Reimagining manufacturing as a catalyst for national prosperity
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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robots
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Australia's manufacturing sector, employing 930,000 people and worth AUD $137bn, is evolving to drive innovation, resilience and national prosperity.
NSW tech sector to add 562,000 jobs, reach AUD $54bn by 2035
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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fintech
NSW's tech sector aims to add over 562,000 jobs by 2035, boosting its economic contribution to AUD $54bn, driven by growth in AI, fintech and cybersecurity.
AWS selects record 67 Asia Pacific startups for space cohort
Fri, 26th Sep 2025
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hyperscale
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blockchain
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edge computing
AWS has chosen a record 67 startups from Australia, India, and Japan for its 2025 Asia Pacific space accelerator, aiming to boost innovation with up to USD $100,000 credits each.