Bernard Marr

MARCH 11, 2024

And retail is no exception. From smoothing out the online shopping journey to providing personalized products and a whole lot in between, generative AI can help retailers delight customers – and that goes for shopping in physical stores as well as online stores. AI shopping assistants are one way to do that.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Amazon has recently introduced several new features for shoppers to find products from their mobile devices using augmented reality (AR) shopping technologies. Now, the new Find on Amazon function allows people to take photos. Users can ‘share’ the photo with the Amazon Shopping app to locate the item in its marketplace.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Description : The facial interface from VR Cover provides anti-fog airflow channels, removable nose guard and wipeable foam replacements that are designed to improve hygiene, immersion and comfort. Fully immerse into the virtual world with audio directed into your ears only and reduce outside noise. Logitech G333 VR In-Ear Headphones.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Amazon confirmed on Tuesday that it would partner with Snap to trial online shopping via the popular messaging app service. Snap’s service will continue these integrations by allowing users to shop directly using Amazon from its social media platform. per share at closing. million Lenses and over 3 trillion views.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

JUNE 7, 2023

3D visualisation platform Hexa has partnered with Amazon Inc to expand its proprietary immersive operating system (OS). Hexa’s platform enables Amazon users to create, view, and store real-time 3D assets for virtual try-ons, augmented reality (AR) content, and 360-degree video.

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VRScout

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The next-gen VR device features full-color passthrough for immersive mixed reality, eye and face tracking, as well as new-and-improved Touch controllers, offering a premium experience for an equally premium price tag. via the Meta Store , Incase , and Amazon. The premium travel case will keep your fancy headset looking shiny and new.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

OCTOBER 10, 2023

The Immerse Global Summit 2023 , now part of the Metacenter Global Week event, is just around the corner. For ten years, the Immerse Global Summit (IGS) has stood as a leader in the XR and metaverse event landscape, featuring the biggest speakers and exhibitors from the industry. What is Immerse Global Summit 2023?

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

The Beijing-based firm has opened preorders for the Apple dongle on Amazon for $59, and the firm also announced a partnership with the online retail giant to launch the Nreal Air device for $379. Both products are available on Amazon Prime exclusively for US customers. iPhone Compatibility. iPhone Compatibility.

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Road to VR

JANUARY 23, 2017

A new job opening at a division of the online retail giant Amazon my indicate the firm is looking to immersive technology to enhance its shopping experience. Amazon has up to now only tentatively dipped its substantial corporate toe in the waters of virtual reality. No other details about the move were shared however.

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Road to VR

JUNE 3, 2020

Now online retailers Amazon and Best Buy have slashed the price of the smaller starter kit + Labo VR Blaster in half to just $20. When it released last year, Nintendo called it their “most immersive, robust Nintendo Labo kit to date,” as it not only included a number of fun accessories, but also 64 mini-experiences in the ‘VR Plaza’.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

MAY 29, 2023

Virtual reality combines hardware and software to immerse users in digital environments for numerous use cases, including learning, entertainment, therapy, and others. Visitors to the immersive space can receive medical attention, advice, and documentation in real-time with the help of real staff and virtual, AI-powered chatbots.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

APRIL 19, 2023

Virtual reality combines hardware and software to immerse users in digital environments for numerous use cases, including learning, entertainment, therapy, and others. Visitors to the immersive space can receive medical attention, advice, and documentation in real-time with the help of real staff and virtual, AI-powered chatbots.

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Bernard Marr

JULY 11, 2022

Although the exact definition varies depending on who you ask, it generally refers to immersive, 3D, interconnected virtual environments that are far more engaging and experiential than the websites we visit today. Why is the metaverse so appealing to fashion retailers? What items can be cross-sold and upsold? Virtual clothing.

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Bernard Marr

OCTOBER 24, 2022

The economic outlook for much of the world looks set to be a rocky path over the next year, and retail has traditionally been among the first industries to feel the bumps in the road. At the same time, supply chain disruption is negatively impacting operations as stocks run low, encouraging some retailers to push prices up even further.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 15, 2016

Amazon have announced they’ve started selling the SteamVR powered HTC Vive VR system in their US online store. And today, one of the biggest retail outlets online, Amazon.com, has announced they’ve started selling the HTC Vive in their US store. Check out the Vive at Amazon here. Interested?

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Next Reality AR

DECEMBER 7, 2018

This year's holiday shopping season is shaping up to be fertile ground for augmented reality to show its worth, as both Walmart and Target have crafted immersive experiences designed to engage shoppers in the coming weeks. But the marketing similarities end there, because the AR methods used by both companies vary greatly.

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AR Insider

NOVEMBER 25, 2020

AR and voice will solidify their importance as a major catalyst for the new retail experience. MM : AR and voice will solidify their importance as a major catalyst for the new retail experience. MM : AR and voice will solidify their importance as a major catalyst for the new retail experience. Click To Tweet.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 26, 2023

In the beginning, we thought it was an early leak, but actually, it is not: the retail store has already published the official page about the headset. Thanks to Hexa, Amazon can so show the 3D model of the items it is selling , and also provide virtual try-on features. It will immerse you into a mysterious story from WWII.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

DECEMBER 22, 2016

Amazon’s plans for VR content still remain under wraps, but the company recently made a significant hire that gives us a small glimpse into what it’s working on. This week, The Hollywood Reporter noted that she had been hired by Amazon Studios to work on VR content. Tagged with: Amazon , amazon video , Genna Terranova.

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Bernard Marr

JULY 11, 2023

But the building blocks that will bring the next iteration of the web to life — including blockchain and the latest immersive technologies — are already emerging. Well, you already can if your definition of "the metaverse" is "a more immersive internet." Historically, the dot-com crash led directly to the rise of Google and Amazon.

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VRScout

JUNE 4, 2017

Walmart Academies have begun using various VR retail scenarios to educate new employees. Working in retail is anything but easy. Especially if you’re employed at one of the most popular multinational retailing corporations in the world. Could we be seeing the dawn of VR in retail and shopping?

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ARVR

NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The gamified, engaging, and immersive purchasing experiences that Flipkart’s Flipverse will provide for customers will take place within a digital world. The act of purchasing can be a visually immersive experience that will appeal to a broader range of consumers. - Sai Krishna VK, Flipkart Labs Source: Pikisuperstar?

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AR Insider

JULY 24, 2020

AR will influence commerce through brands’ and retailers’ self-distributed apps for eCommerce and in-aisle retail experiences. To make sense of all of this, Shape Immersive ran a series of virtual events over the past few months. “The back-end part of retail is where everything starts,” she said.

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AR Insider

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Retail Shopping. Retail has become the latest AR battleground, as companies compete to come up with the newest application that will set them apart from the competition. For example, Amazon lets you use your phone’s camera to see what furniture and other items might look like in your space before you click that Buy Now button.

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Tech Trends VR

AUGUST 15, 2018

Can immersive technologies help struggling bricks-and-mortar retailers to create new shopping experiences and gain an edge against the likes of Amazon? The past decades have seen a dramatic decline in traditional retail spaces as more people shift towards online shopping. Will Virtual Shopping Malls Save Retailers?

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 15, 2023

Top news of the week (Image by Google) Google announces important AI and XR news at Google I/O This Google I/O has seen immersive realities back to the menu. The console is now available for purchase at the most popular online and offline retailers. It’s time for another roundup of amazing XR news. Are you ready?

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ARVR

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021

Immersive shopping is proving to have experiential impact for consumers, and revenue impact for brands. And this value has been elevated during a pandemic, as AR brings back some of the product dimension and tactile detail that’s been taken away from consumers during retail lockdowns. Related to?—?but but separate from?—?

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Road to VR

MAY 6, 2017

Right now, Amazon and Best Buy are running a promotional bundle which includes the core PSVR package with a PlayStation Camera thrown in for free, saving you a respectable $59. SEE ALSO Hands On: 'PlayStation VR Worlds' is an Immersive Starter Pack for PSVR. The PlayStation Camera | Image Courtesy Sony.

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VRScout

AUGUST 23, 2018

The multinational retail corporation even has its own innovation and incubation lab called Store No 8 , which focuses primarily on what a retail experience should feel like in the 21 st Century – but the innovative endeavors don’t end here. Image Credit: Walmart.

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VRScout

APRIL 7, 2017

Toronto will soon be home to Samsung’s sixth and largest immersive retail store. All that extra space of this newest retail space will come with some extra goodies, including more Samsung VR tech as well as a brand new Samsung Kitchen Demo where customers can ignite their passion for cooking in a state-of-the-art culinary laboratory.

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XR Today - Virtual Reality

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

So, a business must ensure that deploying immersive hardware or software is worth both financial and learning investments. Moreover, crucial tools for all XR end-users are emerging alongside the enterprise market to help users learn how to use and develop content for immersive devices. A business must ask if XR is for them.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 21, 2017

Whether you’re finally ready to pull the trigger and get a VR headset of your own, or you’re looking to bump up immersion with sweet new accessories, there are some serious Black Friday discounts to be had this week. The Black Friday and Cyber Monday deal will be available online and in all retail locations where Vive is sold.

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ARVR

OCTOBER 7, 2021

Immersive shopping is proving to have experiential impact for consumers, and revenue impact for brands. And this value has been elevated during a pandemic, as AR brings back some of the product dimension and tactile detail that’s been taken away from consumers during retail lockdowns. Amazon has been a big cause of this pressure.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

JANUARY 4, 2017

During the Zennovation keynote, Asus revealed their ZenFone AR that contains a TriCam system for immersive and high-quality AR experiences. Online shopping is a massive force in various markets, but in retail and clothing sectors it has its limitations. He then switched the size of the shorts to get the length to what he desired.

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ARVR

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Entitled The Immersive Commerce Era: AR & Shopping Collide , it breaks down opportunities and happenings at the intersection of social commerce and AR. This pain point is amplified in an environment where Amazon has set the market standard for free returns. We’ve excerpted it below.

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VRScout

OCTOBER 17, 2016

You can now pre-order Touch on Oculus.com , Amazon and other global retail partners for a price of $199. The motion controllers ship globally on December 6th, but if can’t wait until then, or just want to try them before you buy (they are amazing), you can demo Touch in-store at select Best Buy retail stores across the country.

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VRScout

JUNE 2, 2019

Facebook’s standalone 6DOF headset, Oculus Quest hit retail stores on May 21 st , and in just one week after launch, the VR headset was listed as sold out at many U.S. retailers such as Walmart, Amazon and Newegg, suggesting that VR is finally catching on with consumers. Image Credit: Mike McCready.

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