4 must read tech stories this week -- virtual flights, AR in pharmacy and AI citizens

Welcome aboard the world’s first virtual airline
The Telegraph

Travel enthusiasts short on time and money can now jet-set around the world without ever leaving the ground. The world’s first “virtual airline” issues passengers a boarding pass and is complete with meals served by flight attendants, engine sounds and safety demonstrations -- all experienced through a virtual reality headset. Read more

AR is gaining traction in the world of pharmacy
Fierce Pharma

Pharmacy is one industry that can harness AR to improve processes. It is already used to aid employee training, but experts also see potential for its use in product development, sales and to develop more empathy between doctors and patients -- for example, doctors can simulate vision loss in AR to better understand patients’ needs. Read more

Computer vision is on the verge of wide scale adoption
Tech Native

Computer vision -- a field of artificial intelligence -- is being increasingly used to make hardware and software. A recent report predicts that computer vision markets will be worth $48.6 billion by 2022 and will impact a wide range of industries, from agriculture to sports and entertainment. Explore examples of what computer vision tech can recognise or read more.

5 global trends that will shape the enterprises of the future
Accenture

Accenture has published its forecast of technology trends set to unfold over the next three years. The report pays particular attention to how these trends can be harnessed to create intelligent enterprise. Accenture urges companies to consider how they can “raise” AIs to act as responsible, productive members of society. It also highlights how companies can use augmented reality to “remove the distance” between people, information and experiences. Read more