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AI & gamified learning to transform education by 2025
eLearning

AI & gamified learning to transform education by 2025

Gaspard Maldonado of Superprof predicts that AI, gamification, and microlearning will transform education by 2025, enhancing personalized learning experiences.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Nov 2024
New Future Stores opens on Oxford Street with GBP £20m boost
Unified Communications

New Future Stores opens on Oxford Street with GBP £20m boost

A £20 million investment has launched Future Stores on Oxford Street, blending technology and immersive experiences in a novel retail model.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Coventry & Warwickshire offer GBP £4.35m for innovation
Unified Communications

Coventry & Warwickshire offer GBP £4.35m for innovation

Coventry and Warwickshire are offering GBP £4.35 million in funding to boost innovation and business growth in the local Immersive and Creative technology sector.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
UK businesses lag in cybersecurity & tech connectivity
EduTech

UK businesses lag in cybersecurity & tech connectivity

Only 25% businesses in the United Kingdom see themselves as cybersecurity leaders, placing the UK last among surveyed countries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024

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TeamViewer unveils Smart Service to aid manufacturers
Digital Transformation

TeamViewer unveils Smart Service to aid manufacturers

TeamViewer unveils its Smart Service solution to help manufacturers tackle challenges like unplanned downtime and workforce shortages, aiming for efficiency.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Dec 2024
TeamViewer unveils Smart Service for manufacturing aid
Agricultural Technology

TeamViewer unveils Smart Service for manufacturing aid

TeamViewer has launched Smart Service, a solution to help manufacturers overcome downtime challenges, leveraging remote access and AR support.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
What's next? Three bold predictions for AI in 2025
Hyperscale

What's next? Three bold predictions for AI in 2025

By 2025, AI is set to revolutionise industries with advancements in agents, edge computing, and nuclear energy, driving sustainability and efficiency.

By LogicMonitor • 3 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024
RealWear acquires Almer to expand AR solutions globally
Digital Transformation

RealWear acquires Almer to expand AR solutions globally

RealWear has acquired Swiss firm Almer Technologies to enhance the use of wearable AR solutions, boosting productivity for frontline workers.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
RealWear acquires Almer Technologies to boost industrial AR
Digital Transformation

RealWear acquires Almer Technologies to boost industrial AR

RealWear has acquired Almer Technologies with backing from TeamViewer, aiming to enhance industrial AR solutions for frontline workers globally.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 15th Nov 2024
Alcatel-Lucent launches Wi-Fi 7 campus portfolio for enterprises
Robotics

Alcatel-Lucent launches Wi-Fi 7 campus portfolio for enterprises

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise has launched a cutting-edge Wi-Fi 7 campus portfolio, enhancing secure connectivity with advanced access points and multigigabit switches.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Sep 2024
Game review: Evotinction (PS5)
Gaming

Game review: Evotinction (PS5)

Evotinction, a new stealth game by Spikewave Games, lets you hack and sneak your way through a futuristic facility. Despite some flaws, it's a solid effort. 7/10.

By Damian Seeto • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
Snap introduces fifth gen Spectacles & new AI features
AR, VR & Metaverse

Snap introduces fifth gen Spectacles & new AI features

Snap unveils its fifth-generation Spectacles, powered by Snap OS, alongside new AI features to enhance user interaction and creative experiences.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Sep 2024
Study finds tech connectivity drives leadership in business
Supply Chain

Study finds tech connectivity drives leadership in business

TeamViewer's latest research reveals that 33% of businesses with top-tier tech connectivity report industry-leading financial performance, compared to 16% with good connectivity.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
UK firms lag in cybersecurity confidence, study reveals
Supply Chain

UK firms lag in cybersecurity confidence, study reveals

Only 25% of UK businesses perceive themselves as cybersecurity leaders, highlighting tech connectivity's impact on performance and resilience.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Sep 2024
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

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AutoVRse launches VRseBuilder to transform enterprise training
Digital Transformation

AutoVRse launches VRseBuilder to transform enterprise training

AutoVRse has unveiled VRseBuilder, a platform aimed at revolutionising enterprise training in India, backed by USD $2 million funding.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 19th Nov 2024
Snapchat hits 1.5 million users milestone in New Zealand
AR, VR & Metaverse

Snapchat hits 1.5 million users milestone in New Zealand

Snapchat now boasts over 1.5 million monthly users in New Zealand, cementing its growing influence in the APAC region and wide appeal among Kiwi users.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Wed, 11th Sep 2024