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(NetworkNewsWire) Until recently, virtual reality was typically the stuff of science fiction, a concept so innovative and unusual that it seemed highly unlikely to become reality anytime soon. For years, the concept remained almost exclusively tied to the futuristic images depicted by movies such as TRON or The Lawnmower Man. However, with rapid technological advancements in recent years, and due to the efforts of companies such as Facebook (NASDAQ:FB), with its Oculus VR, and Sony Corporation (NYSE:SNE), with its PlayStation VR, virtual reality has now become a part of our day-to-day lives, already having multiple applications in a number of industries, from health care to manufacturing, education, music, athletics and more.

The Xped App has been approved by Apple and is now available in the App store. The Xped App is now available in both the Google Play(TM) Store for Android devices and the Apple App store for iOS devices. The Xped App is an essential component of the Auto Discovery Remote Control (ADRC) technology solution providing the user interface.

Agenix Limited (ASX:AGX) is pleased to provide Chairman's Address to shareholders at 2011 Annual General Meeting.

ABN Newswire Launches CEO Video Podcast Interviews on iTunes via the Apple iTunes Store enabling Investors to directly access key investment information directly from an Apple Mobile Device or PC with iTunes.

South Korea's Samsung SDI Co Ltd (SEO:006400) on Tuesday reported a 72 per cent hike in first quarter operating profit to 64.6 billion won, compared with a 37.5 billion profit a year earlier. This is largely due to its solid performance across all businesses, including rechargeable battery and plasma-display-panel segments.

Wall Street Tuesday posted modest gains following the report on the upbeat consumer confidence and home prices data. Technology stocks were also supported by news that Apple Inc. (NASDAQ:AAPL) was developing a new iPhone. Yesterday Asian markets closed mostly higher. This week investors are also looking to the US nonfarm payroll data and expecting an improving labour market. Japanese stocks broadly gained led by steel makers. Nikkei rose 1 per cent. Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index was up 0.7 per cent while China's Shanghai Composite added 0.2 per cent. South Korea's Kospi increased 0.5 per cent.

ABN Newswire announces the launch of a multi-language financial news application designed especially for the new generation of Apple iPhone users. The application is targeted towards investors who need time critical breaking press releases and company news delivered to their mobile device in their native language.

The launch of 3G service in China has provided good opportunities for global telecom giants, such as Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corp. (TYO:9432). The Japanese group will tap the China market by cooperating with China Mobile (HKG:0941), the largest cell phone carrier in China, to send Japanese manga in the country.

Asian markets opened mixed Friday. Japan's Nikkei average jumped above 8000 points in early trade while South Korea's Kospi was higher led by shipbuilders and steelmakers. Other markets include Hong Kong, Singapore and Shanghai opened flat following the falls on Wall Street.

Zylotech Limited (ASX:ZYL) announce that Microsoft has now extended and approved its OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) Agreement with Zylotech Limited (CLA #276921 OEMID:12689) on Sep 9 2008 12:00AM, to include all embedded systems manufactured by Zylotech. This significant development provides Zylotech with the recognition level needed to capture international markets.