Virtual Reality

At 22, David Huang founded his first AR startup called Oasis AR, continuing the 20-year-old lineage of such startups from University of Canterbury's HIT Lab. He spoke to Kadambari Raghukumar in this… Audio

In 2019, computer scientist Riz Virk wrote a book called The Simulation Hypothesis, which outlined the 10 stages of technology development that would take us to the Simulation Point. He joins the show… Video, Audio

Irish presenter and broadcaster Angela Scanlon is the host of the hugely popular Your Home Made Perfect television show. Audio

Technology commentator Sarah Putt joins Kathryn to talk about how the idea of a Metaverse is now being championed by the CEOs at Facebook and Microsoft - among others - so is it the next phase of the… Audio

Technology commentator Sarah Putt looks at the cyber attacks on the NZX and other companies - should NZ brace for more? Big tech companies are hitting all time highs, even in the middle of a pandemic… Audio

Cybersickness is a catch-all term for illness caused by using a computer display. It is often associated with affecting gamers or people who are high users of virtual reality (VR) technology, but the… Audio

Imagine being able to fly over a massive inky ocean at night, zooming in, through and around dancers, massive carvings and a haunting empty boats made out of black feathers - all without leaving home… Audio, Gallery

A digital art expert has turned 15 paintings by Dunedin artist Ewan Mcdougall into a virtual reality world where people can move through and interact with his colourful hybrid creatures. He's… Audio

A team of students from Auckland University are developing a virtual reality system that could help people with autism. Audio

Brent Bushnell runs a circus - but not the kind you might remember from your childhood. It's a Micro-Amusement Park, combining Virtual Reality, escape rooms and carnival games - with liberal amounts… Audio

A new film being made in Wellington will enable the audience to don a headset and become part of the onscreen action. Science and Innovation reporter Charlie Dreaver went out to Miramar Creative… Video, Audio

The South Canterbury mother-of-two is developing an educational virtual reality programme with her husband Dave, a support hub for rural start-ups in Timaru and on the side is a marketing specialist… Audio

What do you imagine New Zealand to be in 150 years from now? A new play The Atom Room, performing at Circa Theatre in Wellington explores life, love and the long lasting effects of nuclear accidents… Audio

The National Centre of Musical Excellence in Wellington gets a $4 million Lotteries boost; Prokofiev heads into a pub, and top trumpeter Alison Balsom emphasizes the importance of music education… Audio

Have you ever wanted to conduct an orchestra? Now’s your chance through virtual reality. Orchestra Wellington and interactive company MIXT join together to give you a unique view conducting… Audio

What’s going on at the Royal New Zealand Ballet and Auckland University’s music department? We review the final few performances at the Auckland Arts Festival, and we conduct a symphony orchestra in…

Every day in his lab at Stanford University, professor Jeremy Bailenson sees how virtual reality can shape actual reality. This goes way beyond strapping on a headset to play a video game.  Audio

Ian Taylor is one of this country's great inventors and runs a world-leading graphics company, Animation Research Limited. Its offshoot Virtual Eye brings to life sports such as cricket, the America's… Video, Audio