Augmented reality
Augmented Reality (AR) is making big waves in the gaming industry. Not to be confused with virtual reality, AR games like Pokémon Go and Vuforia have changed the way we interact with the world around us and more and more companies are getting involved. The rise of sophisticated augmented and virtual reality will continue to shape modern entertainment.
17 of the best AR and VR apps and games for iOS and Android
Virtual reality and augmented reality have hit the mainstream - here are our picks for the best games and apps you can download for iPhone and Android.
Augmented reality | Is this the future of doctor's appointments?
Doctors using augmented reality were able to show patients' inside their own bodies, revealing growing fibroids, an enlarged prostate, and more hidden conditions.
Addiction, crime and data breaches: The metaverse could become a wild west if we’re not careful
David Reid, a professor of AI and spatial computing at Liverpool Hope University, explains the future of the metaverse and its risks.
Pokémon woe! | Playing games among causes of smartphone-related injuries
Some 37.6 per cent of patients who presented head and neck injuries related to smartphone usage were aged between 13 and 29, according to a US study.
Jeremy Bailenson | Changing our behaviour with virtual reality
Jeremy Bailenson tells us how he is using VR to change the way we perceive racism, highlight the impact of climate change, and help us step into the shoes of our sporting heroes.
Where next for wearable tech?
The unexpected and somewhat pointless from the Wearable Technology Show 2017.
Easing phantom pain with augmented reality
New study finds amputees are able to reduce the amount of pain they feel from their missing limb using AR.
Inition: London’s most cutting-edge company?
Shoreditch-based Inition are at the forefront of VR and AR technology. Our reporter spent a day immersed in their world.
Jason Bradbury talks VR, future tech and wearables
We also interview The Gadget Show presenter about the British Inventors’ Project before the most interactive Gadget Show Live yet.
Preview: Microsoft HoloLens
Microsoft's holographic computing platform could revolutionise the way you interact with the world around you. Daniel Bennett finds out more.
Preview: Intel's virtual assistant, Jarvis
We preview Intel's upcoming digital assistant, Jarvis - a virtual friend housed in an earpiece that sounds straight out of a science fiction film.
Gadgets to get excited about in 2014
Yes, the new iPhone 5 will be out later this week, and yes, the Xbox One and PlayStation 4 will hit the shelves before Christmas. But that’s old news. Here’s our rundown of the most exciting gadgets arriving in 2014.
Top 5 most exciting gadgets for 2013
In 2012 we witnessed the arrival of the Cube, the world's first home 3D printer; the Raspberry Pi, a computer that costs just £30; and Microsoft's first tablet, the Surface. So what new tech are we looking forward to testing next year? Here’s our pick of the gadgets we’re most excited about in 2013...