Now playing Next Experiences Hybrid tourism: Where to immerse yourself in the new tech travel trend From France to Egypt, explore the countries leading the way in virtually enhanced travel. 11/11/2022
Now playing Next Mobility Smart navigation app uses ‘3D sound’ to guide blind people A French start-up is developing an app that helps people with visual impairment get around using high-precision GPS tracking and spatial "3D sound". 22/09/2022
Now playing Next Biztech news Augmented reality books could spell the future of reading Augmented books would allow readers to access extra information about what they are reading; all while keeping the look and feel of a physical book. 15/08/2022
Now playing Next Biztech news The metaverse is transporting pilgrims to the world’s holiest sites Worshippers around the world can now visit some of the holiest cities from their home thanks to immersive experiences. 11/08/2022
Now playing Next Biztech news This Egyptian teen is building a metaverse using his mum’s old clothes Omar Wael’s fascination with tech began aged just five, having built his first robot aged nine. Now he has his mind set on creating a metaverse. 28/06/2022
Now playing Next Biztech news Can the metaverse persuade young people to look after their skin? New, emerging technologies will give skin care company Galderma a strategic edge and help it respond to customers at the right time, in the right way. 27/06/2022
Now playing Next See Making VR worlds from the comfort of home As VR becomes increasingly popular in the art world, a tech platform wants to democratise the medium and let anyone have a go at making it. 22/06/2022
Now playing Next DUB.AI What does the future of shopping with AI look like? The retail experience is evolving with artificial intelligence (AI) changing how items can be bought and sold. 13/06/2022
Now playing Next Biztech news Amazon unveils feature that lets you try on shoes virtually Amazon said “thousands of styles” have been added to the feature including New Balance, Adidas, Reebok, Puma, Superga, Lacoste, Asics, and Saucony. 10/06/2022
Now playing Next See An immersive alien experience comes to London Alienarium 5, a virtual reality exhibition that allows visitors to step into the shoes of an alien opens at the Serpentine Gallery in London. 15/04/2022
Now playing Next See Learning about Notre Dame's fire through augmented reality 3 years on Histovery are an augmented reality experience company bringing history to life with video game graphic tech to support their educational mission. Notre Dame's colourful history is a terrific case study. 09/04/2022
Now playing Next Money Play-to-earn crypto games: Legitimate income or ‘house of cards’? During COVID-19, play-to earn crypto games like Axie Infinity exploded in popularity, particularly in developing countries. But now some critics caution that games like these are fuelled by speculation. 18/02/2022
Now playing Next Work Future of remote work? Here’s the reality of working in the metaverse The idea of shared, persistent, virtual worlds exploded into the mainstream with Meta’s foray into the metaverse. Now some companies are capitalising on the tech to make virtual offices a reality. 16/02/2022
Now playing Next Biztech news Meet the church pastor helping worshippers find God in the metaverse A pastor didn’t realise how much the metaverse would take off when he established VR Church in 2016. But partly due to COVID, attendance is soaring. 01/02/2022
Now playing Next Biztech news Are virtual classrooms in the metaverse the future of education? Equipping its students with Oculus headsets, the Optima Classical Academy in Florida is just one of the schools betting on virtual reality to power the classrooms of the future. 14/01/2022
Now playing Next Biztech news CES 2022: Metaverse takes centre stage at world’s largest tech show VR headsets, ‘metamobility’ and metaverse kits were just some of the technology on display at CES in Las Vegas which finished today. 07/01/2022
Now playing Next Biztech news Is Apple really worth $3 trillion and what's its secret? Investors bet the iPhone maker will keep launching best-selling products as it explores new markets such as automated cars and virtual reality. 04/01/2022
Now playing Next Mobility This Russian exhibit is inviting visitors to meet their ‘digital twin' Using cameras, sensors and real-time technology, artist Maxim Zhestov has produced an installation that simulates human gestures and movement in digital space. 02/11/2021
Now playing Next Biztech news Facebook bets big on the metaverse - but what is it? 'Metaverse' refers to the merging of physical, augmented, and virtual reality in a shared online space. Facebook thinks it's the future of the internet. 18/10/2021
Now playing Next Biztech news Facebook unveils its Ray Ban smart glasses amid concerns over privacy You can listen to music, take photos and videos and make calls with them but activists have already flagged concerns over privacy. 10/09/2021
