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Snap quietly acquired 3D-scanning startup Th3rd last year

TechCrunch

Snap quietly acquired Amsterdam-based 3D-scanning studio Th3rd in the second quarter of last year, at a time when the company was looking to bolster its AR-powered commerce ambitions. In July 2021, it acquired 3D and AR commerce company Vertebrae. The company did not disclose the financial terms of the deal.

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Emperia is helping brands like Bloomingdales build shopping experiences in VR

TechCrunch

Does the average person want to shop for apparel in virtual reality (VR)? With Emperia, brands can put on live events with hosts that walk them through a virtual space, or customize exhibits and displays with 3D models and images of real-world inventory.

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How is UX Design Impacting Retail?

BrainStation Technology

Well, Bloomingdales, Nordstrom, and Selfridges have all partnered with 3D-body-scanning companies to help customers find the right fit without the changeroom headaches. Conscientious shoe brand TOMS used virtual reality to similarly help customers to understand the brand’s social impact.

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How is UX Design Impacting Retail?

BrainStation Technology

Well, Bloomingdales, Nordstrom, and Selfridges have all partnered with 3D-body-scanning companies to help customers find the right fit without the changeroom headaches. Conscientious shoe brand TOMS used virtual reality to similarly help customers to understand the brand’s social impact.

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The Unstoppable Dominance of Augmented Reality

Brainvire

Augmented reality applications for mobile phones can help to create virtual fitting rooms in which peoples can try and choose the right apparel for them. A 3D Prototype can be developed before finalizing the production of any product. Snapchat was the first social media company to offer AR features to their users. Manufacturing.

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How Retailers Use Artificial Intelligence to Innovate Customer Experience and Enhance Operations

Altexsoft

Grocery shopping has been evolving from being a fully social activity to faster purchase gathering and checkout experience with little to no interaction with the store staff. X-Mart visitors can choose from a wide range of items, including beauty products and fast-moving consumer goods, as well as fashion and apparel.