Road to VR

JUNE 2, 2018

Oculus today announced that Oculus Go, the company’s standalone 3DOF headset released last month, is finally available for pre-order through Oculus retail partners in the EU and the UK. The post Oculus Go to Hit UK & European Retailers This Month, Pre-orders Now Available appeared first on Road to VR. Shop Direct.

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Tech Trends VR

MAY 21, 2018

While E-commerce and digital marketing have proven to be effective platforms, Virtual Reality (VR) is the next innovative technology that will improve and impact the retail and marketing sectors, with market-foresight advisory firm ABI Research forecasting that VR in retail and marketing sectors is expected to generate US$1.8

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AR Insider

MAY 26, 2021

continuing here with Amazon. Picking up where we left off in the last Space Race installment, how does the mighty Amazon fit into geospatial AR? Amazon inserted itself in this flow to drive transactions from visual searches. Retail as a Service. Consumers can then scan QR codes to order items on Amazon.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 2, 2019

As holiday shopping jumps into full swing, Oculus Quest is sold out at many retailers, driving the resale price of the headset up to 157% of the retail price. An Amazon reseller promising delivery sometime after Christmas is asking $671, or 134% of the $500 MSRP. Resale Value as an Indicator of Demand. B&H Photo.

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Road to VR

DECEMBER 26, 2019

If you’re looking to pick up an Oculus Quest after the holiday rush, you may be more than a bit disappointed to find out that online retailers across the board have listed it as ‘back ordered’, with Oculus US quoting an earliest delivery date well into February. Do you know where to find an Oculus Quest in-stock?

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Well, an AR preview might not exactly be ‘trying it’, but Amazon’s new ‘AR View’ function aims to help you figure out if a crock-pot clashes with your marble counters, or if that chair can really fit in that corner, adding a little more depth to the online shopping experience than you’re used to.

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Road to VR

MAY 13, 2019

The date has come and gone, but the headset still isn’t technically available despite being listed at several retailers. The post HP Reverb Release Date Slips, Retailers List Headset as ‘Out of Stock’ appeared first on Road to VR. A week on and HP hasn’t offered an update on expected availability.

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AR Insider

OCTOBER 1, 2020

We’ll continue the narrative this week with Maher’s look at Amazon’s newest line of gadgets, Square’s new order-at-table QR codes, and Amazon One. QR Codes have been lingering in the digital shadows for a decade, but the pandemic has brought them front and center to restaurants and retail. We discuss.

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AR Insider

AUGUST 20, 2020

We’ve been hearing this rallying cry for AR commerce for a few years, but it takes on new meaning during Covid-era retail lockdowns. But another factor could propel AR in the post-Covid era: touchless retail. Backing up, AR’s place in retail’s “next normal” will be one component of a broader touchless paradigm.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 28, 2017

Williams-Sonoma Inc is a US-based high-end retailer of home furnishings and kitchenware, associated with stores such as Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn, PBteen, West Elm, Rejuvenation, and Mark and Graham. The post Williams-Sonoma Acquires Outward for $112 Million to Expand 3D, AR, and VR Retail Visualization appeared first on Road to VR.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Amazon (Nasdaq: AMZN) and Google (Nasdaq: GOOGL) for Servers. The companies that will therefore deal with the construction of this infrastructure are likely to have considerable room for growth. And who could be the actors in this case? This might sound obvious, but all this amount of data must be stored somewhere.

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Road to VR

MAY 1, 2018

Oculus Go, the company’s upcoming standalone VR headset, may already be waiting in the wings at Amazon distribution centers—they’re certainly already on Best Buy shelves, as both retailers are gearing up for what appears to be an imminent launch.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 2, 2017

Amazon’s AR View lets you see items inside your home. Following in the footsteps of Ikea , Houzz , and Target, Amazon is now the latest retailer to make it easier to buy items from home thanks to AR. The post Amazon Launches AR Shopping Feature Within App appeared first on VRScout.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 22, 2020

If you’re comfortable purchasing your headset from a third-party source, you can still grab a Quest 2 at launch from several different retailers. At the time of this writing, both Best Buy , as well as Amazon , are still shipping at launch, though there’s no telling how long that will last.

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Road to VR

APRIL 19, 2019

Large online retailers such as Amazon US , Best Buy , Target , Walmart and NewEgg are all sold out of the $80 full set, which includes Nintendo Labo software, VR headset, Wind Pedal, Camera, Elephant, Bird, and Blaster. The post Nintendo’s Labo VR Kit Sells Out at Major Online Retailers appeared first on Road to VR.

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UploadVR Between Realities podcast

OCTOBER 6, 2016

We’ll probably know just how much Oculus Touch costs and when it ships later on today, but Amazon UK might have spilled the beans early. The online retailing giant has listed the anticipated position tracked controllers for the Oculus Rift on its site just ahead of the Oculus Connect 3 keynote. It works out to about $241.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 22, 2021

The best Oculus Quest 2 (128GB) Black Friday 2021 deal so far is $300 with a $50 gift card from whichever retailer you choose : Amazon. The best Oculus Quest 2 (256GB) Black Friday 2021 deal so far is $400 with a $50 gift card from whichever retailer you choose : Amazon. The Best Oculus Quest 2 Black Friday 2021 Sales.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Despite additional challenges to manufacturing and logistics due to the Coronavirus pandemic, Quest 2 stock has been relatively easy to find from both Oculus and third-party retailers up to this point. Price: 64GB ($480 AUD), 256GB ($639 AUD). Price: 64GB (€350 EUR), 256GB (€450 EUR). Media Markt. Price: 64GB ($460 CAD), 256GB ($630 CAD).

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Road to VR

OCTOBER 12, 2020

On the eve of the Oculus Quest 2 launch your favorite retailer might be backordered or out of stock of the headset, but have you looked elsewhere? Here’s a complete list of official Quest 2 retailers and the MSRP price in each country. Price: 64GB ($480 AUD), 256GB ($639 AUD). Where to Buy Oculus Quest 2 in Austria. Media Markt.

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Upload VR

JANUARY 1, 2025

100K+ bought in past month" on Amazon US alone. Meanwhile, the Quest 3S listing on Amazon US, just one retailer in one region, shows over 100 thousand units sold over the past month - more than what's shown for all PlayStation 5 and Xbox SKUs combined.

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Next Reality AR

JUNE 6, 2019

Now, after Facebook added ModiFace to its AR platform earlier this year, online retail behemoth Amazon is following suit and has agreed to use ModiFace's technology for cosmetics products on its web store.

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Road to VR

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

Availability : Available in North America at Oculus.com and Logitech.com, and through retail partners Amazon and Best Buy. Availability : Available in North America at Oculus.com and Logitech.com, and through retail partners Amazon and Best Buy. Choose between three flexible, soft ear tips. Logitech G PRO Gaming Headset.

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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. Amazon seems to have price-matched Best Buy, although those listings typically hang around a little longer. Nintendo’s Labo VR kit for Switch was one of the hottest items this time last year.

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Road to VR

JULY 19, 2021

Now images have surfaced via French online retailers LDLC and its subsidiary Top Achat suggesting the existence of an upcoming 128GB version of Quest 2. Notably, LDCL is an official partner retailer of Oculus, which may lend credence to the report. French video game site GamerGen first spotted the listings.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 23, 2020

Again, notably missing from the Mega Pack is the PS Move controllers, which inexplicably retail anywhere from €60 – €140 when purchased separately. Sony says its 2020 VR Mega Pack will be available sometime this month through partner retailers across Europe, Australia, and New Zealand.

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XR Today - Augmented Reality tag

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The technologies include Wallaby, a series of large language models (LLMs) for retail, a new AI-powered customer support assistant, a Content Decision Platform for tailored shopping experiences, and an AR platform called Retina to create 3D assets for ‘Adaptive Retail’.

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VRScout

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

You can pick up a discounted Meta Quest 2 VR headset and two free games now via Meta.com or one of the following retailers: Best Buy , GameStop , Amazon , Target , and Walmart. To help ease the pain, the company is offering a free copy of the hit VR rhythm game Beat Saber (normally $29.99) with every new purchase.

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AR Insider

DECEMBER 24, 2020

One example is how order-ahead and curbside pickup systems are helping to keep restaurants & retailers humming along. Will Amazon Accelerate AR Shopping’s ‘Next Normal?’ This could sustain as consumers pick up new habits and as “touchless” retail is infused with AR and other digital interactivity.

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 3, 2021

One sector where this is already playing out is retail. And if so, which technologies will power that retail future? AR will be one technology in a constellation of next-normal retail tools, including lower-tech standbys like disinfectant. Cashierless’ Retail Finally Arrives. Will it be a semi-touchless environment?

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Road to VR

MARCH 13, 2020

With a successful holiday season under its belt, Facebook was no doubt looking forward to resupplying its retail partners with more Oculus Quest & Rift S stock. We’re keeping our eyes glued to its retail partners there, including NewEgg , Best Buy , and Amazon , as they tend to publish arrival dates for stock.

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Road to VR

JULY 28, 2024

PSVR 2 is now on sale at Amazon US (and several other Amazon regions) for $350, a full 37% discount from the MSRP. The adapter launches on August 7th, priced at $60 / €60 / £50 and will be available through select retailers and direct.playstation.com. PSVR 2 launched in early 2023 with a $550 baseline pricetage.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Meta says it’s not recalling the device as such, but rather replacing affected units on a case-by-case basis, and that it’s working with retailer partners to stock new units “as soon as possible.” ” In the meantime, official Meta retail partners Target and Best Buy have completely removed listings for the device.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 20, 2016

But up until now, the Oculus Rift hasn’t seen the same retail distribution internationally. Now the Oculus rift is finally available at select retail stores in the UK, where you can find a headset at John Lewis, Curry’s PC World, Game, and Harrods for £550. Oculus Touch Price Revealed.

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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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VRScout

DECEMBER 12, 2022

to develop a premium-level hard shell carrying case, which is available for purchase now via the Meta Store , Incase , and additional retailers such as Amazon. via the Meta Store , Incase , and Amazon. To help keep your $1,500 headset looking shiny and new, Meta partnered with Incase Designs Corp. Feature Image Credit: VRScout.

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GizModo VR

NOVEMBER 17, 2020

In addition to presiding over our food , the supply chain , and acting as a rent-seeking middleman for retail while quietly picking off the competition , Amazon will now oversee drugs. Today, the behemoth launched Amazon Pharmacy , which is certain to leave more small business owners out in the cold. Read more.

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ARPost

AUGUST 7, 2019

On massive retail platforms such as Amazon, customers have limitless options. French beauty brand L’Oréal teamed up with Amazon to address this problem. ModiFace gives Amazon customers the opportunity to try on makeup virtually. Using the same app, customers can also see Gucci’s Marmont bags in 3D.

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