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Hexa raises $20.5M to turn images into 3D objects for VR, AR and more

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Hexa , a 3D asset visualization and management platform, today announced that it closed a $20.5 After all, the company was once one of the world’s largest smartphone manufacturers — not exactly entrenched in the 3D modeling space. They also can manage and assess the impact of their 3D content through our platform.”

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Emperia is helping brands like Bloomingdales build shopping experiences in VR

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Does the average person want to shop for apparel in virtual reality (VR)? But not everyone agrees — particularly those who hope to build a business out of VR retail. ” Emperia’s platform offers tools brands can use to create virtual experiences, including stores in VR. Perhaps so.

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Epic Games acquires Sketchfab, a 3D-model sharing platform

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Sketchfab has been building a platform to upload, download, view, share, sell and buy 3D assets. Essentially, it is the leading repository for 3D files on the web. That’s why creators either design their own 2D and 3D assets, outsource this process or buy assets directly. It also works with VR headsets.

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Avataar raises $45 million to improve consumer shopping experience with life-sized 3D product evaluation

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Avataar helps direct-to-consumer brands and e-commerce marketplaces with shaping their consumer journeys with 3D rendition of products. As long as the product images are in at least 1080p resolution, Aluru said, Avataar can stitch a virtual and 3D version from it. The six-year-old startup has raised about $55.5 Avataar.me

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LG announces the first 50 participants in its LG Nova program

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XRHealth Virtual Clinic – Integrates VR/AR, licensed clinicians and real-time data analytics. ByondXR – Provides retail 3D virtual experiences that are fast, scalable and in line with the latest metaverse technologies. HEXA – Unique immersive OS with 3D tech stack to create, manage, display and analyze 3D projects.

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Three Ways Retailers Can Use AR and VR to Boost Post-Sale Customer Experience

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A Google survey found that 66% of people said that they’re interested in using augmented reality (AR) for help when shopping, and Shopify revealed that interactions with products having 3D content showed a 94% higher conversion rate than those without it. Using AR and VR Post Sale Think about what happens after you make a sale.

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How to use AR and VR in education industry?

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How to use AR and VR in education industry? Artificial intelligence (AI) is beginning to disrupt the education system by allowing academic programs to become personalized through augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR). Users are able to explore the 3D-generated space in a number of capacities.

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