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Tucson combines QR codes and augmented reality for cultural historical tour

10/19/202310/18/2023 L. Green

The city is using the technology to provide entertaining information about its local history. A new Tucson community-curated exhibition is using QR codes and augmented reality to provide mobile device users with a fascinating and diverse cultural history experience. The experiences are available at a number of different locations throughout the city. Among the locations where the QR codes are located to scan and gain access to the augmented reality features include the Arizona State Museum on the campus of the University of Arizona, the Linda Ronstadt Music Hall at…

Walmart is looking to virtual reality games as the “future of retail”

10/05/202310/04/2023 L. Green

Virtual reality - Person Shopping wearing VR headset

The company dragged its heels getting into e-commerce but intends to be a leader in VR shopping. Walmart is moving forward with virtual reality gaming environments in what it views as the “future of retail”. The retail giant shared several details regarding a number of strategies it is planning using VR. Among the details Walmart has shared includes the intention to introduce commerce capabilities into its House Flip mobile game. It has also made a commitment to virtual reality, saying that “over the next year, you’ll see us test a…

Canadians are increasingly using mobile payments for purchases

09/21/202309/21/2023 L. Green

Mobile payments - Person using mobile to pay - Canada Flag

The trend is on the rise in Canada, where users are being advised to take security precautions. A new report has shown that mobile payments are a rapidly rising trend in Canada, adding itself to a growing number of data analyses indicating the same trend. The largest Canadian interbank network reported that it is experiencing massive growth in device use. The interbank network, Interac, reported that by August, over one billion debit mobile payments were transacted within the prior 12 months using its network. Moreover, data from Interac showed that…

UK government seeks to use more facial recognition tech

09/07/202309/06/2023 L. Green

The Ministry of Defence has called on tech companies to submit ideas for the expansion of its use. The UK government is working on expanding the way it is using facial recognition technology in security agencies and police forces. It is currently actively seeking input from companies for ideas to broaden the use of the tech. The Ministry of Defence’s (MoD) Defence and Security Accelerator (DASA) is currently seeking to identify and fund facial recognition technology for the country’s security services, armed forces and police. As a major component of…

New energy technology in the form of paint can heat and cool buildings

08/31/202308/30/2023 L. Green

Energy technology - Person painting house exterior

This can help to reduce electricity use for air conditioning and decrease heating fuel consumption. Stanford University scientists have developed a new form of energy technology in the form of a paint that can both heat and cool homes and other structures, keeping them cool in the summer and warm in the winter. The result is that electricity and heating fuel consumption are reduced, as is the cost of their use. The idea is that through this paint alone, buildings can reduce their operating costs and produce lower carbon emissions.…