The Ultimate Guide to AR, VR & Metaverse

2026 · Australian Edition

The expanding fields of Augmented Reality (AR), Virtual Reality (VR), and the Metaverse are reshaping digital interaction and immersive experiences across numerous industries. From innovative therapy options using VR for overcoming phobias to digital collectibles linked with major entertainment franchises, these technologies are enhancing both consumer engagement and therapeutic interventions.

Advancements in mixed reality platforms are enabling brands to connect with audiences in unprecedented ways, while enterprises and industries are harnessing AR and VR for product development, training, and collaboration. Partnerships between technology firms and the integration of AI into AR/VR solutions signal a growing adoption of these immersive technologies for business transformation and enhanced workplace experiences.

Exploring this tag offers insights into the latest trends, breakthroughs, and applications of AR, VR, and the Metaverse. Readers can discover how these technologies impact entertainment, healthcare, retail, education, and industrial sectors, providing a glimpse into the future of digital interaction and innovation.

Australian AR, VR & Metaverse news
Analyst Insights
Smart glasses drive 44% growth in global XR shipments
IDC · AR, VR & Metaverse · Gaming
Last month
Siemens named Leader in Gartner QMS software ranking
Gartner · AR, VR & Metaverse · Manufacturing
Sat, 31st Jan 2026
Reviews
Hands-on review: Honeycomb Echo Aviation Controller
Gaming
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
Hands-on review: Silicon Power Hypera microSDXC Express card
Storage
Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Game review: Maestro (PSVR2/Meta Quest 3)
Gaming
Fri, 2nd Jan 2026
Game review: Split Fiction (Nintendo Switch)
Gaming
Fri, 13th Jun 2025
Expert columns
AI is key to smarter shelves in the UK retail stores
By Marine Bibal of EasyPicky
Last month
Why 2026 will separate the digital leaders from the laggards
By Pieter DeGunst of Tecala Group
Last month
The future is not neutral: why girls must shape the age of AI
By Lorna Beegan of Strathcona Girls Grammar
Last month
The world needs more women in tech - and there's no time to wait
By Rasangi De Silva
Last month
The smart money is on inclusion
By Amelia Burnett of Bentley Systems
Last month
Beyond the console: Why women shaping gaming cultures are shaping the future of technology
By Vindhya Barwal of Colony Group
Last month
Regulating the internet is like trying to bottle lightning using chopsticks
By Mike Sweeney of Corsearch
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
How Data Quality in Retail Powers Business Outcomes in 2026
By Edmund Ng of Melissa
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
How digital service is transforming global cash cycles
By Stephan Wunderle of G+D
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
In 2026, AI is setting course for maritime competitiveness
By Matt Miller of AVEVA
Thu, 8th Jan 2026
From hype to reality: The three forces defining security in 2026
By Andrew Burnet of Milestone Systems Interim
Mon, 22nd Dec 2025
Four predictions for brand success with visual media in 2026
By Tal Lev-Ami of Cloudinary
Tue, 16th Dec 2025
Breaking clutter digitally: how brands can stand out in crowded festive campaigns
By D. Dhayan Kumar of UI/UX, LS Digital
Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Future made in Australia: Reimagining manufacturing as a catalyst for national prosperity
By Paul Whiffin of ContiTech
Thu, 2nd Oct 2025
Meta's demo didn't crash, the Wi-Fi did
By RUCKUS Networks
Tue, 23rd Sep 2025
Interviews
Exclusive: Bosch on blending AI with human creativity
Discussing Marketing
Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Airspeeder flying car races set the pace for the next mobility revolution
Discussing Network Infrastructure
Tue, 27th May 2025
Recent news
Casting a wide net: Vection Technologies' push across emerging tech markets
About Education, Learning & Training
Today
TeamViewer adds AI maintenance & secure industrial gateway
About Manufacturing
Yesterday
Operator XR launches portable VR counter-drone training
About Education, Learning & Training
4 days ago
Cisco says Wi-Fi spend shifts to growth as AI bites
About Trends & Predictions
This month
AI healthcare needs low-latency links, says DE-CIX chief
About Unified Communications
Last month
ARIA conference backs licensing over AI copyright carve-outs
About Gaming
Last month
iHeartMedia & Global Gaming League forge audio pact
About Gaming
Last month
Blippar buys Plattar to boost regional AR commerce push
About Digital Transformation
Last month
Gallagher launches AR installer training for Australia
About Education, Learning & Training
Last month
Warehouse automation shifts from cost saver to necessity
About Robotics
Last month
Sama credential leaks raise fears over Meta glasses data
About Wearables
Last month
Privacy-first AI smart glasses run models on-device
About Wearables
Last month
Game developer interview: Star Citizen's Chris Roberts
About Gaming
Last month
Connected packaging becomes boardroom imperative in 2026
About Marketing
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Girls' school opens AI lab to close tech gender gap
About Robotics
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Job moves
Revizto names new chiefs & launches global CIO forum
Move at Amazon
Wed, 28th Jan 2026
XYZ Reality hires Operations & Finance Chiefs to scale
Move at Palantir
Tue, 27th Jan 2026
INVNT names James Nicholas Kinney Global Chief AI Officer
Move at Microsoft
Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Eanna Murphy joins XYZ Reality to drive global project delivery
Move at Google
Fri, 5th Sep 2025
Lior Ron joins Waabi for driverless trucks expansion
Move at Waabi
Fri, 15th Aug 2025
Optic Security Group promotes Vicki Barber to key director role
Move at Optic Security Group
Thu, 11th Jul 2024
NCS Australia appoints Nikita Atkins as new AI Lead
Move at NCS Australia
Thu, 13th Jun 2024
Kinly appoints Mark Faugstad to drive immersive innovation
Move at Kinly
Thu, 23rd May 2024
R/GA Australia boosts public sector offering with senior hires
Move at Commonwealth
Thu, 7th Mar 2024
Marie-Celine Merret heads Creative Tech at Clemenger's MADE THIS
Move at Clemenger
Thu, 15th Feb 2024
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