Rebellion invites film industry experts to try out its revolutionary virtual production set

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At Rebellion’s new studios in Didcot a revolution in movie production is underway. In a demonstration of the power of its new production tools, art directors, directors of photography, grips and other film personnel saw how games-engine-generated, virtual reality backgrounds can be integrated with camera movements. In a set built in one of the enormous […]

Rebellion’s Latest Video Game Sniper Elite VR is in “late stages of development”

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Local pulp pop-culture powerhouse Rebellion is a giant in UK nerd culture. Based in Didcot, it oversees the production of the institutional 2000AD comic anthology, as well as developing the iconic game franchise Sniper Elite. The Sniper Elite games have carved out a sizeable fanbase due to their engaging shooter mechanics and gratuitously detailed, yet […]

Book review: Matt Ridley’s How Innovation Works

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As my professional life is closely linked to innovation, and as someone who works for a business with innovation in its name – Oxford Innovation, I felt it important to read and take some cues from Matt Ridley’s latest book How Innovation Works. I am an admirer of Ridley’s writing, even if I don’t share […]

ColdQuanta gets £2.8 million funding boost for quantum projects

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Quantum atomics company ColdQuanta UK has been awarded £2.8 million from Innovate UK for the development of quantum technology projects, including a ground-breaking quantum positioning system (QPS) that could improve on current GPS systems. The company is based at The Oxford Trust’s Centre for Innovation in central Oxford, where its development work takes place. ColdQuanta’s […]

OXIS Energy wins 10-year contract to electrify the luxury boat market

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OXIS Energy, a leading manufacturer of lithium-sulfur batteries, has achieved a significant milestone by OXIS Energy wins 10-year, £3.8 million contract that will propel the development of battery-powered luxury boats. This exciting partnership is with Yachts de Luxe (YdL), a prestigious Singapore-based company specialising in luxury yacht manufacturing. The collaboration aims to usher in a […]