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Sneaker fit startup Neatsy.ai gets $1M seed after B2B pivot

TechCrunch

Neasty’s approach relies on 3D scanning technology found in the iPhone X or later (aka, the TruthDepth camera for FaceID) — so (currently) it only works for a subset of iOS users. Neatsy wants to reduce sneaker returns with 3D foot scans. But it’s eyeing expanding its fit recommendations with the seed funding.

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Emperia is helping brands like Bloomingdales build shopping experiences in VR

TechCrunch

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. Despite competition from vendors like Obsess and ByondXR, Emperia has 45 customers across sectors including fashion, beauty, luxury apparel and sports.

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Extra Crunch’s top 10 stories of 2020

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Alex Wilhelm uses his weekday column The Exchange to keep a close eye on “private companies, public markets and the gray space in between,” but one effort stood out: An overview of six API-based startups that were “raising capital in rapid-fire fashion” when many companies were trying to find their COVID-19 footing.

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What Your Brand Can Bring to Experiential Retail

Perficient

As for product customization, retailers can create a 3D product visualization tool via their website to allow users to hone in on specific elements of the product, or even customize the various elements. For example, a sports brand could create an AR game that allows customers to practice their golf swing.

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MonsterONE Review – Get 5% OFF Discount Code

The Crazy Programmer

Besides, the subscription service also provides you with unlimited access to plugins compatible with the MonsterONE theme, graphics, presentation templates, audio and video assets, 3D files, and other products. Woostroid2 is a multi-purpose WooCommerce theme that you can adjust to match a wide range of eCommerce projects.

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101 Mobile App Ideas for startups in 2021

Openxcell

Sports Learning App 26. 3D Printing App 40. 3D Printing App 40. 3D Scanning App 43. Fashion Design App 64. Sports Learning App. Apps developed especially for sports lovers and athletes. These apps will stir up students with a deep interest in sports. 3D Printing App. 3D Scanning App.

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A year on from Russia’s invasion, Ukrainian startups show astounding resilience

TechCrunch

Blocksport Blocksport builds Web3-ready platform solutions for the professional sports and entertainment industry to enable tokenization use cases for their fan community. Manna
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