Augmented Reality News & Media
YETI tapping AR, 3D for immersive online customer experiences
by Judy Mottl — Editor, RetailCustomerExperience.com & DigitalSignageToday.com
The outdoor brand is deploying innovative technologies that are providing customers an augmented reality/3D virtual experience when shopping online for that…
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Amazon launches retail beauty salon
April 23, 2021
Amazon is now a beauty salon operator having launched the Amazon Salon in London.
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1.4B expected to use facial recognition authentication by 2025
April 14, 2021
The number of software-based facial recognition users to secure payments will exceed 1.4 billion globally by 2025, from just 671 million in 2020, according to…
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AR is now table stakes: Here’s why retailers need to dive in
by Rob Weaver
Rob Weaver, chief revenue officer at Vertebrae, explains why immersive commerce has the potential to transform online shopping. By giving shoppers a way to…
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Wundermart, AiFi deploying autonomous checkout at European stores
February 22, 2021
Wundermart, which builds unmanned, data driven retail marketplaces, is teaming with AiFi, an AI computer vision technology provider, on an autonomous…
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How facial recognition kiosks are redefining tourist photography
by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times
Digital photography allows visitors at tourist attractions to view their photos on digital monitors. Facial recognition kiosks allow them to choose and print…
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7 technological advancements in the retail industry to make you say wow
Benedict Clark, a content editor at Acquire, shares insight on the seven technology advancements driving retail's phygital future.
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NexTech AR sees $7.3M in business for Q4
January 18, 2021
NexTech AR Solutions Corp., an augmented and virtual reality solutions provider, announced it saw $7.3 million in booked business for the fourth quarter of…
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MedAvail installs self-serve pharmacy kiosks in Michigan
January 15, 2021
MedAvail Holdings Inc., a technology-enabled retail pharmacy company providing pharmacy services in Medicare-focused clinics, opened its hub pharmacy in…
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Intel introduces facial authentication
January 11, 2021
Intel Corp. has introduced RealSense ID, an on-device solution that combines an active depth sensor with a specialized neural network designed to deliver…
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Internet of Things market to reach $20B by 2030
January 6, 2021
The global IoT operating systems market will grow from $635 million to $20 billion by 2030, according to a report by Transparency Market Research.
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Augmented reality central to retailer agility in 2021
by Rob Weaver
Rob Weaver, chief revenue officer at Vertebrae, explains how augmented reality technology supports the blended experiences that will continue to dominate…
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Omnivor, Nike launch 3D hologram product suite
December 28, 2020
Omnivor, which creates 3D holographic content, has launched two products, Holograms for Retail and Live Hologrphci Telepresence, with initial support from…
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Survey: Consumers hungry for messaging, conversational AI
December 28, 2020
A good majority, 85%, of worldwide consumers are on board with messaging brands, up from 65% last year, and 75% would spend more with brands that offer…
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How AR and 3D can differentiate brands to drive engagement
by Rob Weaver
Rob Weaver, chief revenue officer at Vertebrae, explains how AR and 3D can have a broad impact on business outcomes and how immersive commerce can affect a…
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Survey: Nearly half of consumers leery about shopping in store
October 7, 2020
Nearly one out of every two shoppers (48%) don't believe it's safe to shop in stores and four out of 10 (38%) won't try on clothing, accessories or even makeup…
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3D, AR can hurdle long-standing e-commerce challenges, help retailers maintain momentum
by Rob Weaver
Rob Weaver, chief revenue officer at Vertebrae, shares insight on survey results that suggest consumers still find the e-commerce experience frustrating. If…
read nowVR market to reach $20B by 2025
September 2, 2020
The virtual reality market will reach $20.9 billion by 2025, according to a report by MarketsandMarkets. It will also grow at a compound annual growth rate of…
read nowPopID intros pay-by-face solution
August 25, 2020
PopID, a Cali Group company, is launching its PopPay face-pay service, which lets users pay with their faces at facial recognition devices. Customers can link…
read nowCyberLink adds temperature scan, mask detection to facial recognition software
August 24, 2020
CyberLink Corp., a facial recognition technology provider, has added tools, temperature scans, mask detection, contactless payments and more into its FaceMe…
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