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How AR and VR will disrupt the FinTech industry

The fintech industry is one of the biggest growing tech industries in the world with the advent of mobile banking applications, services like Google and Apple pay and digital banks such as Monzo or Starling Bank. The fintech industry is tackling problems such as security, banking access and financial education, what more can the fintech achieve by utilising AR and VR technology? In this blog we’ll explore some of the ways that the fintech industry can benefit from using augmented and virtual reality technology.

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The Top 3 benefits of using AR in training

If you’re unfamiliar with AR (augmented reality) you might be surprised to know that yourself along with millions of others own an AR ready device, that is, if you own a recently released smartphone produced by either Android or Apple. Whereas VR (virtual reality) creates a virtual world in which players can interact with, AR overlays and works with the real world. In the past we’ve spoken about virtual reality training but what about AR training?

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Using AR and VR for events and conferences

Using AR and VR for events and conferences to better engage and market to attendees, is becoming a more frequent occurrence. Using AR for conferences and events allows businesses such as marketing companies can market products using AR technology. Using VR for conferences and events, companies can engage those attending the event through virtual worlds and VR experiences. Using VR for events and conferences VR can provide a diverse range of virtual experiences, with various various sectors now starting to adopt the technology and apply it to their respective businesses.

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AR and VR in the food industry

Augmented and virtual reality are currently two of the fast-growing technologies with more and more consumers using AR and VR applications on their mobile phones and other devices. Industries ranging from the construction industry to the aviation industry are using augmented and virtual reality technology in business applications. The restaurant and catering industries are no different with the use of AR and VR being slowly introduced in these industries. Let’s explore how AR and VR is being used to better visualise and design in the food industry.

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How Virtual and Augmented reality will impact the aviation industry

Aviation has become a normal part of life for most, with air travel being as accessible as ever. In the past decades commercial aviation has gotten cheaper and easier through the advancement of technology and engineering. Training, entertainment and navigation have all benefited from the advancement of technology, with the advent of VR and AR technology, this is no different. Augmented and virtual reality could drastically change the aviation sector and has already made a big impact.

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Healthcare in VR and AR

The healthcare sector is utilizing technology more and more from X-Rays using cathode tubes in the 1800s to, the present day where robotics are being used in complex surgeries. We’ve written in the past about how AR and VR has a part to a play in our daily lives, healthcare is no different. Here are 5 different ways AR and VR have been used in the healthcare sector. Exposure Therapy Exposure therapy involves those living with anxieties or stressors facing their condition in a controlled manner without any danger to themselves.

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What VR and AR can do for the manufacturing industry!

The manufacturing industry is ever-changing with advancements in technology, this is no exception with new Augmented Reality(AR) and Virtual Reality(VR) technologies. Using these to assist with current processes paves the way for enormous potential gains in productivity, cost reduction, risk reduction, and improved output. Applications of VR and AR in Manufacturing Similarly oil and gas industry , to the Manufacturing is one of the main industries driving VR and AR industry forward.

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5 Reasons to be Using VR in Training

I’m sure we’ve all received training in work at some point. For me that was sitting in an office room upstairs while an HR manager put on an unbearable training DVD. This approach to training has been around for a long time and for a lot of industries it is found to be lacking. That’s where VR comes in. VR has the potential to revolutionize training in businesses and even other industries outside of the commercial like healthcare and the police, here’s why.

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Top 5 Things to Look for in AR in 2018

Last week we looked at where virtual reality would be going in 2018. This week we’re going to explore where it’s sister product, augmented reality, will be heading this year. AR, like VR, has myriad applications that we’re discovering every day and with that said, here’s the Top 5 things to look for in AR in 2018. 1. Accessibility The main problem with technology like this is getting your hands on it.

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Top 5 Things to Look for in VR in 2018

With some very interesting announcements to start the new year off, VR tech is set to take 2018 by storm. 2017 saw VR pick up some serious momentum with great game releases and new applications being discovered all the time. What new trends will we see and what trends from last year will continue in 2018? Here are 5 things we think you should keep an eye out for in VR in 2018.

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