VRScout

MARCH 28, 2017

The New Zealand Fire Service has burned down an abandoned home to create a virtual reality experience called Escape My House , hoping VR immersion will help prepare homeowners for the worst. Image Credit: Murray Wilson / New Zealand Fire Service. You can learn more about the experience by clicking here.

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GizModo VR

OCTOBER 13, 2020

A conservation group has tracked a migration for the ages, in which a male bar-tailed godwit flew from Alaska to New Zealand without taking a single break. Read more.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

The company states that it’s already collaborated with a variety of private brands on a number of original experiences, including brewers such as Paulaner in Germany, and smaller ones in Hawaii, Philadelphia, New Jersey, North Carolina, New Zealand, and Australia. appeared first on VRScout.

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GizModo VR

OCTOBER 15, 2021

Since 1998, UK-born Ian Brackenbury has been paid a solid $16,000 NZD (roughly 11,300 USD) per year to be the official wizard for the city of Christchurch in New Zealand. Now after slightly more than two decades on the city’s payroll, authorities are officially cutting ties with Brackenbury in an attempt to modernize… Read more.

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GizModo VR

DECEMBER 9, 2021

The government of New Zealand is preparing to ban cigarette smoking forever by anyone born after 2008, according to a new report from the news outlet Stuff.

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ARPost

JULY 22, 2019

The New Zealand Ministry of Education has recently taken this philosophy one step further to reach tech-savvy youths. Fans of comic books and graphic novels believe that this medium is a way to get children interested in reading. The medium relies on text but also uses lots of images.

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GizModo VR

OCTOBER 29, 2021

New Zealanders are up in arms over a bat’s inclusion in this year’s Bird of the Year competition , a contest that ostensibly exists to crown a bird. Alas, it seems a bat has stolen the hearts of locals this time around. Read more.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 20, 2022

The headset will be available to select businesses in Europe, Australia, and New Zealand. According to reports , the Pico 4 Enterprise will be availabe for pre-order on November 1st for €899 ($900 USD) with plans to begin shipping in December. For more infromation visit picoxr.com. Image Credit: Pico.

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GizModo VR

AUGUST 25, 2021

Health officials in New Zealand said they’re still pursuing a covid-19 strategy of complete elimination, including the use of aggressive lockdowns, despite the rise in cases over the past few days. And it’s driving right-wingers around the world absolutely nuts. Read more.

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GizModo VR

NOVEMBER 8, 2021

In New Zealand, a growing sea lion population is getting comfortable in unexpected places, including along hiking trails and in at least one public swimming pool. The comeback of this endangered species has meant more dangerous interactions between sea lions and humans, conservationists say. Read more.

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GizModo VR

MAY 2, 2022

Sunday, May 1st, kicked off the first KiwiWeek celebration in New Zealand, called K?mu mu Whakatau O Aotearoa. Aimed at spreading awareness of Kiwi games and designers, the organizers have created a stacked schedule of events for the week, including game releases , actual play live streams , panels at Big Bad Con, and… Read more.

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GizModo VR

JULY 4, 2020

New Zealand is handling covid-19 better than most, with ongoing cases in the country down to a handful. That makes it a promising place to resume production on all those TV shows and movies we love, and the country has recently authorized a handful of productions to resume or begin inside the country’s borders. Read more.

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VRScout

AUGUST 24, 2020

Several airlines have begun using VR technology to immerse “travelers” in exotic locations such as the Colosseum and Pantheon in Rome, New York Times Square in NYC, Market Square in Helsinki, and Fiordland National Park in New Zealand, all without leaving their respective countries.

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Road to VR

APRIL 16, 2021

Created by New Zealand studios Oddboy and M Theory , Wanderer is coming to all major VR headsets sometime later this year. Wanderer is an upcoming VR adventure game inspired by Quantum Leap (1989) and Dark (2017) that lets you travel back through history to prevent the collapse of civilization.

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GizModo VR

JUNE 29, 2022

Starting in 2024, Air New Zealand is going to test your loyalty with a slew of upgrades, including the world’s first lay flat beds available to economy class passengers looking to fly comfortably without blowing the budget. Do you have a specific airline you prefer to fly and will go out of your way to take? Read more.

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VRScout

AUGUST 10, 2020

Explore five mind-bending realms that will have you questioning your reality.

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GizModo VR

AUGUST 17, 2021

The government of New Zealand announced Tuesday the entire country will go into lockdown after the first mystery case of covid-19 since February was detected in the city of Auckland. The whole country will go into lockdown for at least three days, with the cities of Auckland and Coromandel locking down for seven days. Read more.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

JULY 19, 2022

In April this year, augmented reality (AR) giants and creators of the popular Pokemon Go application, Niantic Labs, acquired New Zealand-based immersive experience developers NZXR. The New Zealand-based firm created the AR content creation platform StoryXR through Qualcomm’s SpaceDragon Spaces platform.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 1, 2021

In a talk at an Auckland, New Zealand area high school back in May, Valve co-founder Gabe Newell revealed they’re making “big investments in new headsets and games,” something he hopes will prepare the company for a future of brain-computer interfaces (BCI). .

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VRScout

MAY 6, 2020

Eight360’s omnidirectional sphere promises a whole new level of immersion. Thanks to the diligent work of a New Zealand based company called Eight360 , you may soon be jumping into VR through a device called the NOVA, or as CEO Terry Miller calls it, “the crazy spinning ball of death”.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 11, 2018

Air New Zealand Fact or Fantasy? A bold attempt at AR board games, Air NZ hopes Air New Zealand Fact or Fantasy will deliver enough charm to bring one of gaming’s oldest mediums into the 21st Century while simultaneously educating players on the countries natural beauty.

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VRScout

JANUARY 29, 2019

New Zealand’s capital has transformed into an interactive VR city in hopes of enticing tourists and potential residents. Celebrating the rising of the Matariki star cluster which signals that it’s Maori new year, a time when all New Zealand reflects on the past year and then look forward into the future.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 27, 2021

November 22nd : Early Bird Shipments begin for Europe, Japan, Australia, New Zealand & SE Asia. Here’s the current shipping estimates from the company: November 10th : Early Bird Shipments begin for Americas Region. November 29th through December 31st : Regular Backer Shipments.

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Road to VR

AUGUST 12, 2020

Since its founding in 2016, Varjo has expanded its global operations and reseller network to over 40 countries in North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Asia Pacific, with the launch of sales and direct shipping to markets such as Singapore, Israel, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Horizon Worlds- supported regions still waiting for Meta Credits include Australia, New Zealand, most of Europe, and many countries in East Asia. Similar to how Meta rolled out Horizon Worlds itself, the company is keeping a short leash on Meta Credits; they’re only available to users in the US, UK, and Canada for now.

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VRScout

AUGUST 3, 2017

The Lord of the Rings auteur is using Apple’s ARkit to unlock new levels of storytelling immersion in augmented reality. The New Zealand native is responsible for some of the medium’s most technologically groundbreaking work, including the Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit franchises.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Air New Zealand’s Fact or Fantasy – The Fantastical Game of New Zealand. Image courtesy Air New Zealand. Air New Zealand’s Fact or Fantasy showcases New Zealand as a holiday destination through the augmentation of a physical 3D game board with a digital host, story, and competitive quiz game.

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Next Reality AR

OCTOBER 17, 2018

The game, developed by New Zealand studio Weta Workshop, finally got its debut last week during the L.E.A.P. Over the last few years, the only thing teased by Magic Leap more than the Magic Leap One itself has been the company's flagship gaming title Dr. Grordbort's Invaders. conference in Los Angeles.

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Next Reality AR

OCTOBER 10, 2018

Don't Miss: Air New Zealand Takes Wraps Off Magic Leap One Adventure Tourism Game Not only did the team announce the app, but Donovan gave the audience a preview of what it will. The announcement came onstage on Wednesday at the L.E.A.P.

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VRScout

APRIL 17, 2021

Developed by New Zealand-based indie game studios M Theory and Oddboy in partnership with Sony Interactive Entertainment , Wanderer blends different types of gameplay—such as escape room-style puzzles, tactical hands-on interactions, and thrilling arcade sequences—to immerse you in what promises to be an epic time-traveling adventure.

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Road to VR

APRIL 28, 2020

The latest shows that Oculus expects to ship new orders of Quest headsets in most countries within one week or less, and in some countries like Australia and New Zealand, within just a day. While the Rift S sees some regional near-term availability, it’s still unavailable in the bulk of countries where sold.

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VRScout

AUGUST 2, 2020

A new interactive 360 experience offers a glimpse into the lives of researchers working in Antarctica.

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VRScout

AUGUST 29, 2016

The New Zealand Fire Service is testing fireproof 360 camera rigs that could one day save lives. As part of initial testing, The New Zealand Fire Service teamed up with creative agency FCB NZ to hack together a three GoPro camera rig that could withstand heat of up to 250 degrees Celsius (482 degrees Fahrenheit).

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VRScout

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Participating Lenses will begin rolling out over the next few weeks throughout select locations in Australia and New Zealand, according to Engadget. You’ll find them in the Lens Carousel and Lens Explorer on your Snapchat app, available for free on iOS and Android devices.

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GizModo VR

JUNE 14, 2022

On a peninsula toward the northernmost tip of New Zealand’s North Island lies Ninety Mile Beach. Usually, the (actually 55-mile) expanse of sand and surf is a popular site for fishing, tourists, and recreation. In recent weeks, however, the beach has become a site of tragedy. Read more.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 26, 2018

According to reports by Dutch website Mobielkopen , Taiwanese consumer electronics company HTC has officially filed protection for the phrase “Vive Cosmos” at the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO), as well as several other agencies in both Switzerland and New Zealand.

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 29, 2020

Europe, Middle East, Africa, Australia, and New Zealand: Mid-November. Sony is also starting to include the camera adapter with new PSVR retail units , though so far only in Japan. Delivery may take up to two weeks, according to Sony, and initial availability of the adapter will vary depending upon region: Japan: End of October.

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