Virtual Reality (VR) stories
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.
Alcatel-Lucent unveils rugged Wi-Fi 7 access points for outdoors
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Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise launches rugged Wi-Fi 7 access points designed for outdoor use in harsh conditions across industries like manufacturing and defence.
Realise Music launches VR singing game on Meta Quest with 1m tracks
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Realise Music launches VR singing game on Meta Quest with over 1 million licensed tracks, blending music, wellness, and interactive gameplay.
In Singapore and beyond, AI is supercharging educational technology
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Singapore leads the way in integrating AI and technology in education, aiming to personalise learning and prepare students for an automated future.
SkillsVR unveils AI tool to rapidly convert training into VR
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SkillsVR launches AI tool GenerateVR, turning static training materials into interactive VR modules rapidly, boosting immersive learning accessibility and scale.
The AI workforce evolution: how technology is creating the jobs of tomorrow
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AI is reshaping the job market, creating new roles and skills while shifting human labour towards innovation and human-AI collaboration across industries.
Virtual reality boosts job skills & hope for NZ prison inmates
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A New Zealand virtual reality programme is enhancing prisoner job skills and hope, with over 70% of certified participants securing post-release employment.
Quantum, agentic AI & Web 4.0 to transform cybersecurity
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Quantum computing, agentic AI, and Web 4.0 will revolutionise cybersecurity by 2026, demanding new strategies for autonomy, threat defence, and infrastructure resilience.
UK life sciences sector at risk as skills gap threatens growth
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The UK life sciences sector faces stalled investments as skills shortages persist, risking growth despite calls for increased government-funded training and modern tech.
How the University of Miami is halving VR development time - No coding required
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The University of Miami slashes virtual reality development time by over half using a no-code toolkit that simplifies creating immersive learning simulations.
Students win GBP £17,000 for innovative healthcare tech ideas
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UK student teams won GBP £17,000 at the ESBF competition for innovative healthcare tech, including medical training simulators and virtual reality phobia treatment.
Queensland tech workforce set to double, adding 200,000 jobs by 2035
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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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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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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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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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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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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.
South Australia’s tech workforce to double, adding AUD $5 billion
Wed, 24th Sep 2025
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South Australia’s tech workforce is set to nearly double by 2035, boosting the economy by AUD $5 billion and creating 49,000 new skilled jobs.
Vection Technologies scores major defence deal for Australia
Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
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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.
Victoria’s tech sector delivers $36 billion boost & jobs surge
Tue, 16th Sep 2025
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Victoria's tech sector adds $36 billion and employs over 300,400, with workforce expected to exceed 700,000 by 2035 amid strong upskilling efforts.
Cybersecurity training shifts focus to cut breach costs in 2024
Wed, 27th Aug 2025
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Cybersecurity training is now key to cutting breach costs as organisations tackle rising digital threats and human error driving nearly 90% of incidents in 2024.