Crazy Electronics Show – what to expect from CES 2017
It’s the first week of a new year and that can mean only one thing, another CES is just around the corner – here we have a look at what we can expect from the world’s biggest consumer tech event.
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VR wars! Samsung, Facebook and Google go toe-to-toe with Intel and Microsoft
It’s fight night and war is in the air as the consumer tech industry has divided into factions to battle for the future of VR.
Oracle predicts the end of human interaction
The way brands build their relationships with customers are set to undergo a significant change over the next couple of years thanks to the normalization of technologies such as VR and AI.
Microsoft’s VR vision brought into focus by Oculus
There’s an absolute bucket load of excitement around VR this time around, and literally everyone is terrified of missing the boat. To remedy that, Microsoft has tied up with Oculus to deliver VR streaming of Xbox games via Windows 10, just in time for Christmas.
NFL and Google carry VR a few yards up the playing field
NFL – the American Football league – has buddied up with Google to work on a series of VR episodes specifically designed for its VR headset Daydream.
Why can’t we be friends – HTC
One area of concern when looking into the development of virtual reality is withdrawal from society, however for HTC development of the platform has to be built on the idea of being social.
VR to tackle buyer’s remorse
As far as virtual reality goes the main challenge which has been voiced throughout VR/AR World is the need for a realistic business case. Addressing buyer’s remorse is the latest.
Oculus doesn’t want people to live in reality anymore
Who needs a life when you can live in a VR world completely untethered from reality? Well that’s basically the gist from the Oculus/Facebook show this week.
Google sacrifices Android partners in Apple conflict escalation
Eight years after the first Android device Google has finally decided to lead the crusade against Apple itself, to the likely detriment of other Android phone makers.
Intel buys into VR and computer vision and drones with Movidius
US chip giant Intel is continuing its diversification drive with the acquisition of computer vision specialist Movidius for an undisclosed sum, to boost its VR and drone capabilities.
Facebook opens VR, drones and infrastructure lab “Area 404”
Facebook has opened a dedicated lab space for its telecoms infrastructure, drones and VR research projects – “Area 404”.
ZTE claims NB-IoT and VR firsts
Chinese telco ZTE has laid claim to being the first to demonstrate the verification based on NB-IoT, as well as the first realtime VR service based on pre-5G technology.
Google takes aim at other tech giants with multiple product launches
Google I/O, the internet giant’s annual developer conference, commenced with several announcements that appeared designed to take on major competitors at their own game.
Facebook claims its messaging platforms are now three times bigger than SMS ever was
Social media giant Facebook kicked-off its f8 developer conference with a major messaging push as well as a renewed focus on virtual reality.
Nokia adds to growing VR momentum with OZO program launch
The momentum behind VR continues to gather apace as Nokia Technologies threw its hat into the ring with the launch of a new content developer’s program.
Google and Qualcomm announce new mobile gaming initiatives
Tech giants Google and Qualcomm both focused on mobile gaming at the start of the Game Developers Conference in San Francisco.
Samsung launches Galaxy S7 flagship smartphone upgrades at MWC 2016
On the eve of Mobile World Congress 2016, Samsung launched its new family of Galaxy smartphones in Barcelona.
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