Augmented Reality (AR) stories

In 2026, AI-driven visual media, provenance tools and gamified experiences will redefine how brands build trust and personalise content.

Gen Z’s ‘Returniture’ habit of sending back bulky furniture bought online is soaring, leaving UK retailers to shoulder rising costs and complexity.

A global hackathon unites developers in London, Boston, and San Francisco to create private, offline personal AI apps running directly on devices, no cloud needed.

Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise launches rugged Wi-Fi 7 access points designed for outdoor use in harsh conditions across industries like manufacturing and defence.

Mercedes F1 team uses AR tech from TeamViewer to speed up test rig assembly, improving precision and accelerating parts development for racing success.

Immersive packaging tech lets CPG brands engage shoppers instantly, boosting trust and loyalty at the crucial moment they hold a product in hand.

XYZ Reality uses augmented reality to oversee a USD $400m AI data centre build in North Dakota, enhancing precision and sustainability in construction.

Amazon has licensed LG’s core Wi-Fi patents for use in Echo, Fire TV Stick, and Fire Tablet devices, reinforcing LG's leadership in Wi-Fi technology.

Singapore leads the way in integrating AI and technology in education, aiming to personalise learning and prepare students for an automated future.

XYZ Reality partners with Applied Digital to deploy AR technology for precise construction of North Dakota's 400 MW Ellendale AI Factory data centre.

Neumann launches Virtual Immersive Studio, a AUD $999 app for Apple Vision Pro enabling 3D audio mixing with gesture controls and spatial computing.

AI is reshaping the job market, creating new roles and skills while shifting human labour towards innovation and human-AI collaboration across industries.

Indian festive campaigns face digital clutter; brands must blend cultural relevance, creativity and technology to truly connect and stand out this season.

Quantum computing, agentic AI, and Web 4.0 will revolutionise cybersecurity by 2026, demanding new strategies for autonomy, threat defence, and infrastructure resilience.

AutoTrader's Storefront celebrates one year, transforming online car buying in Canada with immersive 3D and AR tools driving strong user engagement and sales.

Hong Leong Finance has launched a tech-forward branch in Punggol Coast Mall, enhancing service for the area's growing 190,000-strong community.

Queensland's tech workforce is set to double by 2035, adding 200,000 jobs and boosting its AUD $15 billion contribution to the economy.

Australian singer and environmental advocate Cody Simpson has been named ambassador for the Zeekr 7X all-electric luxury SUV in Australia.

Catherine Birkett, CFO at GoCardless, joins Twinkl as Non-Executive Director and Audit & Risk Committee Chair amid the company's global growth.

XYZ Reality has named Anthony Canipa as Vice President of Customer Success, tapping his decade of data centre expertise to enhance client partnerships and project delivery.