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Magic Leap Books Augmented Reality Experience with Air New Zealand

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If touring the scenic vistas behind the Lord of the Rings film franchise doesn't persuade tourists to visit New Zealand, perhaps immersive content viewed through Magic Leap One will do the trick. Titled "Fantastical Journey throughout New Zealand," the experience, like the Magic Leap One itself, is slated to launch later this year.

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Air New Zealand Actually Considers Putting HoloLens on Flight Attendants

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Air New Zealand is exploring how the Microsoft HoloLens can enhance its in-flight service, becoming the first airline to openly consider equipping its cabin crew with the augmented reality headset. Air New Zealand hired UK-based software firm Dimension Data to create the concept app.

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Air New Zealand Takes Wraps Off Magic Leap One Adventure Tourism Game

Next Reality AR

But Air New Zealand's new augmented reality experience for the Magic Leap One gives visitors an immersive taste of what the country has to offer without ever setting foot in the country. The thrill and excitement of great tourism generally requires visitors to take part in the country's local fare in person.

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Niantic Launches Harry Potter Wizards Unite as Beta in Australia & New Zealand

Next Reality AR

The long-awaited augmented reality game based on the Harry Potter franchise from Pokémon GO masterminds Niantic is closer to release, as the developer has begun public beta testing of the app. The land down under joins New Zealand (who gained access to the beta on April 16), as the lucky guinea pigs for the location-based game.

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Holographic Tabletop Games On The Way From Catan Creators

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AR tabletop gaming platform Tilt Five this week announced a new partnership with Asmodee Digital, a subsidiary of legendary French board game publisher Asmodee Group, to develop a series of holographic tabletop games brought to life using AR (augmented reality) technology. The game, Air New Zealand Fact or Fantasy? ,

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The AR App That Brings Graphic Novels to Life in New Zealand Schools

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The New Zealand Ministry of Education has recently taken this philosophy one step further to reach tech-savvy youths. Utilizing augmented reality and a high-quality graphic novel to engage [students in this narrative] will speak directly to them and will certainly inspire them as the creators of tomorrow.”.

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Australia and New Zealand: Southern Hemisphere’s Paradise

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Australia and New Zealand are considered to be heaven on earth for people on the other side of the world. Here’s how Extended Reality (A combination of Augmented Reality and Virtual Reality) can be deployed to make these nations more exiting and exhilarating. Guess what it is? If you said Tourism!