Augmented Reality
The Green Fairy, an augmented reality read
How technology can enhance the reading experience for children. Alejandro Davila from Conical Interactive Studios wrote children's book The Green Fairy - which can simply be read as a book, or you can… Video, Audio, Gallery
A headset to measure earthquake damage
Building inspectors can assess earthquake-affected buildings quickly and safely thanks to a new augmented reality headset. Audio
Nights' Science - Computer Science
Could augmented reality save us from awkward interactions at cocktail parties? We talk to Prof. Mark Apperley from the University of about some interesting uses for virtual and augmented reality and… Audio
Using VR to teach the surgeons of the future
The world's first virtual reality operation was streamed live from London recently to an audience in the tens of thousands in 140 countries. Video, Audio
2016 - the year VR went mainstream
Powered in part by the massive crowdfunding success of the Oculus Rift there are now dozens of virtual and augmented reality products on the market. Kathryn Ryan talks to Matt Coleman, the chair of a… Audio
Augmented Reality - Paul Spain
Why has Pokemon Go been so instantly successful? Technology Commentator Paul Spain explains why augmented reality's time has come. Audio
Awhi Creatures
Inter-dimensional critters are populating Papakura this month, hiding out in local landmarks and waiting to be found. Called Awhi Creatures, they're actually an augmented reality exhibition designed… Audio
Video Games - Matt Maguire
Joystick ninja and GamePlanet editor Matt Maguire solves the riddles, beats the bad guys and saves the Earth countless times on a myriad of gaming platforms - Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality. Audio
For More than the Eye Can See
2015 NZ and Asia Pacific Spatial Excellence award winner 'Augview' is an 'Augmented Reality Asset management application' that allows you to build a virtual picture of your immediate environment quick… Video, Audio
Scientist - Computer Science
Prof. Mark Apperley from University of Waikato tweezes out the silicon chips to expose how computers switch us on - augmented reality. Audio