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Slowing smartphone market affecting all players
Apple

Slowing smartphone market affecting all players

Global smartphone market slowdown affects Apple, with slowest Q4 market growth since 2008, according to Juniper Research.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 4th Feb 2016

Global Stories

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Hands-on Review: HTC Vive Flow headset
Gaming

Hands-on Review: HTC Vive Flow headset

HTC Australia sent over their Vive Flow headset for me to try out. It's a lighter and more stylish alternative to regular VR headsets.

By Darren Price • 7 min read • Mon, 12th Sep 2022
The HTC VR legacy - the past, present, and future of Vive
Digital Signage

The HTC VR legacy - the past, present, and future of Vive

HTC has announced new additions to its Vive VR family at VIVECON 2021, including the all-in-one Vive Focus 3 and the premium Vive Pro 2.

By Darren Price • 8 min read • Wed, 26th May 2021
HTC's Vive Sync VR meeting app enters open beta
AR, VR & Metaverse

HTC's Vive Sync VR meeting app enters open beta

HTC has launched the open beta of Vive Sync, its new VR meeting app, accessible now for Vive VR kit owners. Step into the future of virtual meetings, today.

By Darren Price • 9 min read • Mon, 11th May 2020
Hands-on Review: HTC Vive Cosmos Elite External Tracking Faceplate
Gaming

Hands-on Review: HTC Vive Cosmos Elite External Tracking Faceplate

TechDay's resident virtual reality fanatic, Darren Price, checks out the upcoming Vive Cosmos External Tracking Faceplate.

By Darren Price • 8 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2020
HTC reveals its plans for the Vive Cosmos VR range
Unified Communications

HTC reveals its plans for the Vive Cosmos VR range

The Cosmos XR promises to be a major advancement in augmented reality allowing designers to view their concepts in a real-world environment.

By Darren Price • 7 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2020
HTC releases first 5G hub for the next-gen of mobile
Unified Communications

HTC releases first 5G hub for the next-gen of mobile

Available by the end of June in Australia, it is a sign of things to come for the inevitable growth of 5G across the globe.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 28th Feb 2019
HTC signs with 5G partners across the globe
Unified Communications

HTC signs with 5G partners across the globe

HTC teams up with Sprint and Telstra to launch a pioneering 5G mobile smart hub in 2019, aiming to revolutionise connectivity with portable, high-speed tech.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Mon, 17th Dec 2018
IDC - Sharp dip in VR headset shipment numbers won't last
AR, VR & Metaverse

IDC - Sharp dip in VR headset shipment numbers won't last

Despite global shipment numbers dropping by more than a third, the market outlook is still positive an IDC Tracker report shows.

By Ben Moore • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Sep 2018
Google closes $1.1b HTC deal, makes room for new HTC teammates
Google

Google closes $1.1b HTC deal, makes room for new HTC teammates

Google finalises USD $1.1 billion deal with HTC, integrating key HTC staff to bolster their hardware division, and expands its Asia Pacific presence.

By Julia Gabel • 2 min read • Thu, 1st Feb 2018
Google and HTC announce US$1.1 billion partnership
Google

Google and HTC announce US$1.1 billion partnership

Google has agreed to acquire certain employees from HTC for its Pixel smartphone development, in a deal worth $1.1bn.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 22nd Sep 2017
AR/VR headset market leaps 25.5 percent in 12 months
AR, VR & Metaverse

AR/VR headset market leaps 25.5 percent in 12 months

​IDC has released its latest findings of the augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) headsets market with good news for vendors and resellers.

By Ashton Young • 3 min read • Wed, 6th Sep 2017
Virtual reality for the masses, almost: HTC Vive becomes slightly more affordable
AR, VR & Metaverse

Virtual reality for the masses, almost: HTC Vive becomes slightly more affordable

HTC Vive slashes price by $300, edging closer to wider adoption with a more palatable $999 tag for immersive VR technology.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 3 min read • Tue, 22nd Aug 2017
Has VR gone too far? The mind-boggling virtual reality pinball machine is here
Gaming

Has VR gone too far? The mind-boggling virtual reality pinball machine is here

Rusty Oak reinvents pinball in VR with Hurl VR, a tactical puzzler that's hitting Steam, challenging players' wit and reflexes.

By Jacques-Pierre (JP) Dumas • 2 min read • Fri, 18th Aug 2017
Top 10 brands coming out of Mobile World Congress
Samsung

Top 10 brands coming out of Mobile World Congress

The Mobile World Congress dominated social media this week, with HTC, Samsung and Huawei receiving the most mentions.

By Shannon Williams • 2 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2015

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Magnify VR expo brings a taste of the future to Auckland
AR, VR & Metaverse

Magnify VR expo brings a taste of the future to Auckland

A full day of virtual and augmented reality demonstrations and experiences are on offer, including a specially made short movie that incorporate VR.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Apr 2017
HTC Desire 650 entry level smartphone announced
HTC

HTC Desire 650 entry level smartphone announced

HTC launches the affordable yet groundbreaking Desire 650, offering personalisation and a smooth Android experience.

By Alex Crossan • 2 min read • Tue, 18th Apr 2017