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

JUNE 15, 2021

After covering the “why” of Apple’s AR glasses last week, the next question is “what?” ” What will “Apple Glass” look like, and what will be its primary features? We don’t know yet, but many clues point to the likelihood that Apple will eschew common connotations with AR.

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ARPost

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

Apple (Nasdaq: AAPL) and Samsung (Nasdaq: SSNLF) for Smartphones and Tablets. On Apple there are also uncontrolled – and in my opinion in 99% of cases, unfounded – “rumors” about a headset that should be imminent. Our cars are increasingly full of displays of various types. So screens are here and will be for a while.

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AR Insider

JANUARY 25, 2021

How many XR headsets is Apple working on, and when can we get our hands one them? Apple headset to be a pricey, niche VR precursor to eventual AR headset. Apple VR will have much higher resolution than existing VR products on the market, and may have some AR features as well. W elcome back to Spatial Beats. Not a good sign.

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AR Insider

FEBRUARY 8, 2021

This week, we look at Apple’s moves across the spatial spectrum, Magic Leap 2, And Oculus Quest game sales among other items. Let’s dive in… Apple VR rumors mounting up. Macrumors called our attention to articles in the Verge and Bloomberg that quote an unnamed source who’s supposedly seen Apple’s debut consumer HMD.

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VRScout

JULY 31, 2019

Yesterday, Apple announced Today at Apple , a new AR-based program designed to expose Apple Store visitors to next-level augmented artwork developed using the companies Swift Playground platform. Pipilotti Rist’s “International Liquid Finger Prayer” / Image Credit: Apple. Image Credit: Apple. Image Credit: Apple.

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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. Cashierless retail a la Amazon Go will get its long-awaited chance to shine. The Next Normal. Header Image Credit: Lowes.

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Road to VR

APRIL 12, 2019

As it is, the company provides its developer SDK and services to help places like malls, airports, and retail stores integrate these features into their own apps. The post Dent Reality Aims to Bring AR Indoor Directions to Malls, Airports & Retail Stores appeared first on Road to VR. The results do look promising though.

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Next Reality AR

MARCH 10, 2020

Apple's first AR wearable might not arrive until 2022, but we may have an early preview of what it will be like to wear a pair of its smartglasses via iOS 14.

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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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The Ghost Howls

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

The hype for the Apple Pro is starting to deflate and it is possible to see that from some cues: for instance, there are more critics of the headset and fewer articles are talking about it. So at the beginning of next year, we may have huge players like Apple, Google, and Meta battling for the high-end XR sector.

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ARPost

JUNE 28, 2023

The long wait for a mixed reality headset from Apple will soon be over with the recent launch of Apple Vision Pro. Earlier this month, Apple unveiled its highly anticipated XR headset at the WWDC 2023 event. The Apple Vision Pro is set to hit US Apple stores in early 2024.

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AR Insider

JULY 22, 2020

As we discussed with M7 innovations, this can play out through AR lenses that contextualize products in retail and QSR settings. All of the above has been top of mind, but it was underscored further in announcements from Snap and Apple at their respective developer conferences. This will be Apple’s version of an AR cloud.

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ARPost

OCTOBER 20, 2021

In the last couple of years, AR has experienced tremendous growth and popularity as big technology giants like Google, Amazon, Apple have adopted the technology. The leading OEMs such as Samsung and Apple are expected to contribute to manufacturing more AR devices. AR in Retail and Shopping . billion by 2026.

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AR Insider

SEPTEMBER 11, 2020

AR will influence commerce through brands’ and retailers’ self-distributed apps for eCommerce and in-aisle retail experiences. This projection is informed by several inputs and market signals such as the adoption pace of brands and retailers, and investment from tech giants like Google to accelerate it.

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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

OCTOBER 24, 2024

“Think of all the use cases for companies in industries like manufacturing, retail, and healthcare.

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VRScout

JANUARY 27, 2020

ar #arkit #ai #ios #vr #coreml #app #piano #apple #music #education #augementedreality pic.twitter.com/a7W7KYvoiP — Fayez Salka (@fayezsalka) December 2, 2019. Our latest app, AR Pianist, uses machine learning to superimpose a virtual pianist on your piano. Image Credit: Massive Technologies.

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AR Insider

JUNE 25, 2020

A nnouncements at WWDC this week continue to paint a picture of Apple’s long-term AR play. But more closely related to AR and its common graphical connotations, Apple announced GeoAnchors for ARkit 4. Is Visual Mapping Apple & Google’s Next Battleground? Is Apple Building Its Own AR Cloud? Look Around.

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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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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

DECEMBER 2, 2020

Immersive product visualization can bring back some of the dimension and immersion that’s lost in retail lockdowns. The latter could have a place in post-Covid touchless retail. Speaking of wild cards, Apple’s rumored AR glasses in 2022 or 2023 could accelerate spatial computing more than any pandemic could.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 10, 2021

A New York Times report maintains that Meta has been planning its own retail stores that aim to eventually span the world. Opening physical stores though would be much larger step for Meta, putting it in the same retail class as Microsoft, Apple and Google; the latter just opening its first retail store this summer.

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ARPost

JULY 13, 2020

AR has penetrated almost all the industries: automotive, professional services, education and training, retail, architecture, and healthcare. Already, several top-level companies like LG, Apple , and Sony are joining the market of AR hardware producers, dominated so far by Microsoft and Magic Leap.

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VRScout

SEPTEMBER 12, 2017

The Swedish furniture retailer is using Apple’s ARkit to help digitally furnish your own space. Here’s how it works: Apple iPhone users with up-to-date software (iOS 11) download the IKEA Place app for free via the Apple App Store. Then they simply scan the floor of the room they’re looking to decorate.

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AR Insider

AUGUST 7, 2020

This projection is informed by several inputs and market signals such as the adoption pace of brands and retailers, and investment from tech giants like Google to accelerate it. Another key accelerant worth mentioning is Covid-era retail lockdowns. As for channels, it’s a mix of social, visual search, apps and Web AR.

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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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Tech Trends VR

FEBRUARY 27, 2019

The Augmented Reality retail showcasing market is expected to show a 133% Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) over the next five years, reaching $24.4B, according to the IDC Click To Tweet. Looking into 2019, with Apple and Google starting to support Web based AR experiences, I believe we will see more useful AR experiences from brands soon.

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Upload VR

MAY 13, 2024

Apple will soon start selling Vision Pro outside the US, Bloomberg's Mark Gurman reports. Apple Vision Pro is currently only sold in the US. At launch Apple said it will come to other countries "later" in 2024, but has only so far only confirmed China and hasn't yet set a specific window or date. But does it deliver?

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AR Insider

DECEMBER 10, 2020

Another factor that could stimulate a consumer AR spending shift is Apple. Its smart glasses are projected to hit the market in 2022, which could create a classic Apple “halo effect.” This is when Apple raises all boats by acclimating consumers and stimulating market demand. million in 2024 (see chart below). The Covid Impact.

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AR Insider

JULY 9, 2021

This was amplified in the Covid era as it brought back some of the product essence and dimension that was lost in retail lockdowns. Beyond consumers, AR likewise resonates among brands, retailers, and eCommerce companies. On a more practical level, they’re seeing real results.

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Tech Trends VR

JUNE 5, 2020

We see great strides that will be made in how Spatial Computing is being used across many industry verticals, including Transportation, Technology, Media, and Telecommunications (TMT), Manufacturing, Retail, Healthcare, Finance, and Education. The inclination of big firms like Tesla, Apple, and Facebook towards Spatial Computing.

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ARPost

FEBRUARY 24, 2020

And when it comes to consumer wearables, rumors are flying that Apple is planning to release its own version of AR glasses by 2022. With Apple’s strength in minimalist design and its know-how of how to incorporate features that people want, should we expect these AR glasses to go mainstream? A great example here is the smartwatch.

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Road to VR

NOVEMBER 3, 2017

Android users with flagship-level phones could soon have access to a host of similar AR functions however thanks to Google’s ARCore , which was announced a few months after Apple’s ARKit. SEE ALSO 8 Cool AR Apps to Try Now That Apple iOS 11 is Here.

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Hypergrid Business

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Apple Vision Pro. Image courtesy Apple.) I recently read a CNN article on Tim Cook and the risk he’s taking with Apple Vision Pro. The gist of it is this: The Vision Pro will be Apple’s riskiest launch in years and could end up being the product that defines Tim Cook’s legacy. Have you seen the Apple Vision Pro movie?

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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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ARPost

DECEMBER 29, 2020

See Also: Augmented Reality and Gamification in Marketing and Retail. Facebook and Apple are serious about augmented reality. Apple released its ARkit 2.0, A computerized vision understands the world through the camera feed and allows relevant content to what a user is looking at, and makes it looks realistic. There is no doubt.

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