Road to VR

MARCH 21, 2024

The company has made its new pricing scheme available at major retailers like Amazon: Quest 2 (128GB) – $200 Quest 3 (256GB, refurbished) – $270 The new low price can also be found at Walmart , Target , Best Buy , New Egg , and more, including direct from Meta.

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AR Insider

JUNE 23, 2020

The story is similar for Amazon , Microsoft and Bose (kind of), but the biggest impact could come from Apple. In the near term, Apple’s wearables are seeing strong revenue growth and offsetting smartphone revenue deceleration. Back to AR, Apple’s wearables category is where AR glasses will live. Head Start.

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ARPost

JUNE 23, 2020

Like many clothing manufacturers and retailers, Bollé has had an online presence for a while but they’re doubling down this year. Between closed storefronts, financial difficulty, and economic uncertainty, retail is struggling. In the new normal of retail, Bollé recognizes that safety is now the most important thing.

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The Ghost Howls

MAY 15, 2023

More info (Ultraleap teasing a new device) More info (Maybe a new sensor is coming) Has Palmer Luckey tried the Apple headset? This week we had the usual articles about the Apple headset speculating its upcoming launch for June, 5th and stressing how Apple is launching for the first time a product that has not a clear market.

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VRScout

MARCH 27, 2017

The online retailer considers using augmented reality to help you settle on that new couch. Amazon is a company that prides itself on embracing the unconventional. Recent Amazon Studios job postings show that the retailer is currently building out a mixed reality team, “focused on defining next generation platforms and content.”

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Road to VR

MAY 24, 2022

As first reported by GMW3 , Magic Leap appears to be flushing excess stock of the 2018-era AR headset via the Amazon-owned online retailer Woot. . Amazon US Prime members qualify for free shipping, which ought to arrive to those of you in the lower 48 in early June.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 20, 2018

Apple is on a roll with augmented reality. Recent hiring data also indicates that Apple has big plans to merge AR with Apple Maps. On Monday , Apple released iOS 12 out into the wild and with it a slew of much desired updates that iPhone and iPad users have been waiting for. That is a lot of AR powered commerce!

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AR Insider

MAY 21, 2021

Apple is signaling interest in developing geospatial experiences as part of its larger AR play. One of the ways it’s doing this is through its effort to rebuild Apple Maps with first-party mapping data. Project Gobi will meanwhile place physical markers to trigger AR content in retail locations like Starbucks.

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ARVR

JUNE 2, 2021

Apple signals interest in location-relevant AR through its geo-anchors and Project Gobi. continuing here with Amazon. Enterprise AR: 7 real-world use cases for 2021 Point & Learn Picking up where we left off in the last Space Race installment, how does the mighty Amazon fit into geospatial AR? But it’s not alone.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 5, 2018

It’s no secret that Walmart, the biggest retailer in the world, is actively embracing the full potential of AR and VR to keep them ahead of their competition. Walmart’s AR Scanner is available in the latest version of the Walmart app on the Apple App Store. iPhone devices running iOS 11.3 or higher are required.

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The Ghost Howls

JUNE 26, 2023

After having announced some of the features and the price just before the launch of the Apple Vision Pro, now the company formerly known as Facebook is already working towards the launch of the device. Thanks to Hexa, Amazon can so show the 3D model of the items it is selling , and also provide virtual try-on features.

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The Ghost Howls

AUGUST 26, 2020

With the One App, creators have access to the full power of ARCore and ARKit for the best possible AR experiences. ( Apple Store ) ( Play Store ). It feels abandoned in the overall Amazon ecosystem and the rendering technology is older and inefficient. Sofa Retail Configurator Experience, that you can try here (Image by MetaVRse).

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 24, 2021

The tech industry is looking to replace the smartphone — and everybody is waiting to see what Apple comes up with. I n 2007, Apple unveiled the iPhone. Apple didn’t invent the smartphone — companies like Palm and Blackberry had been selling them for years. But Apple’s not the only company working on these products.

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VRScout

MAY 20, 2019

MekaMon are available via Apple (in-store and online), Amazon among other retailers. Reach EDU will have ongoing updates with new missions, content and supporting materials continually being developed. The ReachEDU app is available for free on the Appstore and Google Play. Image Credit: Reach Robotics.

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Mashable VR

APRIL 17, 2022

The labor movement has officially come to Apple. Workers at the Grand Central Apple Store are working to form a union, the Washington Post reports. Employees at three other Apple Store locations are working to unionize, according to WaPo. Grand Central workers said Apple has been lobbying at the stores against unionization.

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AR Insider

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

Visual search will follow, led by Google , Pinterest and Amazon. Because they haven’t left the messaging app, the purchase can be handled in this case by Apple Pay,” said Duffy during a case study for Tamara Mellon. This is where the vast majority of AR ad dollars are spent, but the plot will thicken.

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The Ghost Howls

OCTOBER 11, 2023

More info Apple Vision Pro may have a very slow start The same Ming-Chi Kuo, who probably woke up with a lot of pessimism that day, has also expressed doubts about the widespread success of the Apple Vision Pro. This would mean that Apple’s XR offering should rely for 3 years on a very expensive headset with very low sales.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

This Tuesday, global smart glasses firm Nreal debuted a new iPhone-compatible dongle to coincide with the launch of Apple’s iPhone 14 earlier this month. Additionally, Nreal is updating its Nebula operating system (OS) to improve cross-compatibility with Apple devices on its Air and Light smart glasses. iPhone Compatibility.

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GizModo VR

FEBRUARY 18, 2022

Apple retail employees at a number of stores across the country are quietly planning to unionize, according to a Washington Post report —spurred on by pay that hasn’t kept up with inflation even as the tech giant posts record-setting profits. Read more.

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Mashable VR

JUNE 17, 2022

SAVE $120: The Apple AirPods Max typically retail for $549, but Amazon has them on sale for just $429 as of June 17. No need to wait until Prime Day for a tempting deal on Apple 's priciest headphones. As of June 17, Amazon has the AirPods Max on sale for a mere $429, or $120 off their suggested retail price of $549.

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Upload VR

MAY 24, 2023

Google parent Alphabet laid off 12,000 in January, Microsoft has laid off 10,000 so far this year, and Amazon has laid off 27,000. Only Apple so far seems unaffected, reportedly laying off only a tiny number of corporate retail staff. “I Meta is far from the only big tech company conducting layoffs at this scale.

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Mashable VR

MARCH 22, 2022

SAVE $10: You can score a four-pack of Apple AirTags on sale for $89 at Amazon or Best Buy as of March 22. That's 10% off its usual retail price of $99 and only $1 away from its lowest price to date. Truth be told, we can't remember the last time we saw a decent deal on an Apple AirTag. Credit: Apple.

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ARPost

NOVEMBER 4, 2019

According to CBINSIGHTS , tech giants like Facebook, Amazon, Microsoft, Google, and Apple (FAMGA) have all been acquiring AI startups aggressively in the last decade. Apple leads when compared with other giants in terms of acquisitions made. Apple leads when compared with other giants in terms of acquisitions made.

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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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Mashable VR

MAY 3, 2022

Prime Day is still a few months away — yes, we finally have a date range — but you wouldn't know that based on all the Echo deals Amazon's been dropping lately. inch smart display that Amazon just put on sale for the first time since its release last winter. Credit: Amazon. on Amazon (save $50). Echo Show 15.

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GizModo VR

APRIL 18, 2022

Apple’s latest feature could soon be unions. The labor movement that’s been popping up at recognizable names in business has officially come to the tech giant: workers at Apple’s Grand Central retail store have begun the process of unionization, according to a story by The Washington Post. Read more.

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Mashable VR

JUNE 14, 2022

TL;DR : Both storage configurations of the current Apple iPad mini are sitting at record-low prices as of June 14. TL;DR : Both storage configurations of the current Apple iPad mini are sitting at record-low prices as of June 14. Credit: Apple. 2021 Apple iPad Mini (WiFi, 64GB) (opens in a new tab). Credit: Apple.

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Mashable VR

MARCH 16, 2022

SAVE $100: Amazon has the Apple AirPods Max on sale for only $449 as of March 16. That's 18% off their suggested retail price of $549. We've stumbled upon so many good Apple deals in the wake of the company's "Peek Performance" keynote event last week, it's about time the AirPods Max got in on the action, too.

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Upload VR

JANUARY 29, 2024

Meta is reportedly optimistic about the release of Apple Vision Pro, seeing itself as the future Android of the market. The Wall Street Journal cites "people familiar with their thinking" as saying that Meta executives believe Apple's entry into the market will "validate Chief Executive Mark Zuckerberg’s gamble and draw more consumers".

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Mashable VR

FEBRUARY 16, 2022

16, the green entry-level configuration of last year's 24-inch Apple iMac (7-Core GPU, 256GB) is on sale at Amazon for $1,199 (original price: $1,299). Apple is rumored to be launching three new Macs in March, which makes now the perfect time for a steep sale on last year's model. Credit: Apple. SAVE $100: As of Feb.

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XR Today - Mixed Reality tag

APRIL 4, 2023

Apple’s mixed reality (MR) headset is set to delay again amid its upcoming Worldwide Developer Conference (WWDC) from 5 to 9 June, a series of tweets has found this week. Reports have revealed that this may block Apple from unveiling the device at the key event.

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Mashable VR

JUNE 2, 2022

SAVE $200: Walmart+ members can grab 2020's 64GB Apple iPad Air on sale for just $399 during Walmart+ Weekend , which runs through June 5 at 7 p.m. Amazon is going to have to pull out all the stops if it wants its Prime Day deals on Apple devices to contend with the ones we're seeing for Walmart+ Weekend. Credit: Apple.

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Digital Trends

SEPTEMBER 14, 2020

Buy the Apple AirPods Pro now for $200, the lowest price they've ever retailed at on Amazon.

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Mashable VR

APRIL 4, 2022

Save $70 : The latest Apple Watch is at its lowest price ever. As of April 4, you can grab the Apple Watch Series 7 (41mm, GPS) at Walmart for $329 and for 99 cents more at Amazon for $329.99, putting both options about 17% off the $399 MSRP. If you haven't had your morning coffee yet, maybe this Apple deal will give you a jolt.

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ARVR

MAY 11, 2022

Apple is similarly planting seeds for geo-local AR including its Geo-Anchors, visual navigation in Apple Maps and its Project Gobi for AR based point-of-sale engagement at retail partners. These are all orbiting parts of Apple’s AR glasses master plan. Moves & Motivations Of course, Google isn’t alone.

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ARVR

JANUARY 6, 2023

It has made significant contributions in various verticals such as entertainment, education, retail etc. ARKit  — ARKit is one of the powerful AR SDK released by Apple on 2017 to build AR solutions using iOS devices. Virtual trial is one of the widely appreciated feature from the retail side.

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Digital Trends

OCTOBER 20, 2020

The Apple AirPods Pro are now only $219 on Amazon. Here's how you can take advantage of the fantastic deal.

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