BBC debuts first 360-degree TV show online
BBC Click has broadcast a fully 360-degree edition of its programme, viewable either on VR devices or via a simple web browser.
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Top tips: Integrating virtual reality in PR
Virtual reality has been dubbed a fad, a gimmick and a flimsy marketing ploy. However, as 2016 is proving to be a big year for this emerging new technology, it’s quickly proving that it’s got a strong future. Sophie Chadwick, Senior account manager at Peppermint Soda, looks at the PR applications of virtual reality.
Google’s (low speed) car crash caught on camera
One of Google’s self-driving cars hit a bus while navigating traffic in California last month- and the low-octane incident was caught on camera.
London challenges New York and San Francisco in top 3 global tech hubs
The UK is Europe’s most desirable technology hub for global tech workers looking to move abroad, with London rivalling New York and San Francisco as the world’s top tech hub, according to a survey of over eight hundred international technology professionals.
Women in tech: Podcast series interviews pioneers
In celebration of International Women’s Day, Episerver, has launched the “Digital Ninety-Nines”, a new campaign that showcases the work of women within IT, digital marketing and tech.
Developer interview: Building online communities with Deeplearning4j
Adam Gibson and Chris Nicholson, are founders of Deeplearning4j — the first commercial-grade, open-source, distributed neural net library written for Java and Scala, with one of the most active communities on Gitter. In this Q&A session, they share their thoughts, experiences and lessons learned on open source community building.
Investment shortfall hurting tech start-ups worldwide
Tech start-ups serving the international media, entertainment and creative (MEC) sectors are struggling to find growth stage funding, according to a new study.
Coca-Cola turns packaging into Virtual Reality headset
Coca-Cola has revamped the cardboard packaging of its 12 packs so they can transform into a virtual reality headset that holds a smartphone.
Top tips: Five key technology trends businesses must embrace
In 2009, Blackberry was fastest growing tech firm- showing that it’s impossible to know where the world will be in five years’ time. John Cooke, founder and managing director at Black Pepper Software, argues why it’s more important than ever for businesses to embrace emerging and disruptive technologies before it is too late.
Microsoft HoloLens ships to developers on March 30
Microsoft HoloLens, the company’s highly anticipated augmented-reality headgear finally has an official ship date: March 30th.