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Vection Technologies scores major defence deal for Australia
AR, VR & Metaverse

Vection Technologies scores major defence deal for Australia

Vection Technologies wins EUR €22.3 million deal with a NATO-approved partner to supply advanced defence tech through to 2030, its biggest contract yet.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
Lior Ron joins Waabi for driverless trucks expansion
Cartech

Lior Ron joins Waabi for driverless trucks expansion

Waabi appoints Lior Ron, ex-Uber Freight CEO, as COO to spearhead commercial launch of fully driverless trucks this year.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Siemens updates NX platforms with AI copilot & mixed reality tools
Unified Communications

Siemens updates NX platforms with AI copilot & mixed reality tools

Siemens updates NX platforms with AI copilot and mixed reality tools, enhancing design, simulation, and collaboration in product engineering software.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
How rugged devices drive innovation in harsh industrial environments
Digital Transformation

How rugged devices drive innovation in harsh industrial environments

Rugged devices boost efficiency in harsh industrial settings by enabling real-time data access, reducing downtime, and improving decision-making on the frontline.

By Frank Baldrighi • 3 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Apple launches visionOS 26 update with new spatial features
Marketing Technologies

Apple launches visionOS 26 update with new spatial features

Apple has previewed visionOS 26, introducing new spatial widgets, shared experiences, AI-powered photo scenes, and enhanced personalisation for Apple Vision Pro users.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Jun 2025
Flam raises USD $14 million to expand mixed reality for brands
Digital Transformation

Flam raises USD $14 million to expand mixed reality for brands

Flam secures USD $14 million to advance its app-less mixed reality platform, enabling brands like Google and Samsung to enhance consumer engagement worldwide.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 19th May 2025
The way we search has changed - Why haven't websites?
Digital Transformation

The way we search has changed - Why haven't websites?

The way we search online has transformed significantly, yet websites remain largely unchanged, leading to frustrations for modern users seeking intuitive experiences.

By Dvir Hoffman • 5 min read • Wed, 26th Mar 2025
XR adoption remains slow despite Apple & Meta's efforts
Digital Transformation

XR adoption remains slow despite Apple & Meta's efforts

Despite hefty investments from Apple and Meta, a Forrester report reveals slow XR adoption, with only 35% of informed leaders deploying the technology.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 27th Feb 2025
Hands-on Review: Creality Ender 3 V3 Plus 3D printer
AR, VR & Metaverse

Hands-on Review: Creality Ender 3 V3 Plus 3D printer

In a hands-on review, the Creality Ender 3 V3 Plus impresses with its spacious build volume and ease of use, making it an ideal entry-level 3D printer.

By Darren Price • 8 min read • Fri, 31st Jan 2025
Siemens & Sony unite to transform industrial metaverse
Digital Transformation

Siemens & Sony unite to transform industrial metaverse

Siemens and Sony have joined forces to revolutionise the industrial metaverse, integrating advanced engineering software with immersive display technologies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Jan 2025
Plattar reassures creators after Meta Spark AR shutdown news
Artificial Intelligence

Plattar reassures creators after Meta Spark AR shutdown news

Meta's Spark AR closure sparks anxiety in AR creators, but Plattar offers a lifeline with its robust XR solutions, urging creators to adapt and thrive.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 10th Sep 2024
Cornerstone acquires Talespin's XR capabilities to redefine workspace learning
Artificial Intelligence

Cornerstone acquires Talespin's XR capabilities to redefine workspace learning

Cornerstone OnDemand bolsters its position in learning and talent experience solutions, acquiring Talespin's extended reality capabilities.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024
R/GA Australia boosts public sector offering with senior hires
AR, VR & Metaverse

R/GA Australia boosts public sector offering with senior hires

R/GA Australia ramps up its public sector and mission-driven offering with strategic senior hires, aiming to disrupt conventional consulting and outsourcing models by emphasising specialist abilities and transparency.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Adobe announces Spectrum 2 for intuitive, inclusive cross-platform design
Marketing Technologies

Adobe announces Spectrum 2 for intuitive, inclusive cross-platform design

Adobe introduces Spectrum 2, aiming to offer a more intuitive, inclusive, and enjoyable cross-platform design experience.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 13th Dec 2023

Stories from Other Regions

Mixed Reality (MR) stories

Apple upgrades Vision Pro with M5 chip, new band & visionOS 26
Gaming

Apple upgrades Vision Pro with M5 chip, new band & visionOS 26

Apple launches an upgraded Vision Pro with M5 chip, new Dual Knit Band and visionOS 26, enhancing power, comfort and immersive spatial experiences.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Rewiring innovation: The dynamic and diverse future of emerging tech is female
Unified Communications

Rewiring innovation: The dynamic and diverse future of emerging tech is female

Women and neurodiverse individuals are reshaping emerging tech, bringing empathy and fresh perspectives to innovation and engineering careers.

By Sowmiya Selvakumaraswamy • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Jun 2025
Maxis & Singtel launch Malaysia's first all-in-one 5G platform
Digital Transformation

Maxis & Singtel launch Malaysia's first all-in-one 5G platform

Maxis and Singtel unveil Malaysia's first unified 5G and edge computing platform, boosting digital transformation for industries like manufacturing and healthcare.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
Maximising AI potential depends on efficient underlying tech
EduTech

Maximising AI potential depends on efficient underlying tech

Maximising the potential of AI necessitates robust underpinning technology qualities, the Cloud Industry Forum asserts.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 30th Nov 2023