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Post-Digital

Post-Digital

Post-Digital examines the next phase of tech innovation, where the boundaries between the real and the virtual become increasingly blurred. The growing sophistication of virtual reality, sensor, wearable and other technology is enabling brands and creatives to deliver fully immersive, emotional and seamless experiences to consumers.

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27 Aug 2014
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