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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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South Korea’s RECON Labs raises $4.4M to help shoppers visualize products by creating 3D models in AR   

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According to a recent survey of 16,000 Snapchat users in 16 markets, 92% of Gen Zers want to use AR and VR for online shopping. Retailers can save time and costs by using PlicAR without building their own 3D modeling platform, he added. RECON Labs claims it has more than 10,000 products that are 2D converted into 3D content.

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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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5 Principles to Ensure Successful Implementation of AR/VR in Real Estate Firms

Trigent

AR/VR in real estate presents the perfect solution to the changing needs of discerning customers. The global AR VR in the real estate market ecosystem 1 is expected to grow at a CAGR of 31.2%, increasing in value from USD 298.6 Benefits of AR/VR in real estate. million in 2018 to USD 1,151.9 million in 2023. Prepare for change.

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5 hot IT budget investments — and 2 going cold

CIO

The numbers are higher from Foundry’s 2023 State of CIO survey , which finds that 91% of CIOs expect their tech budgets to either increase or stay the same in 2023. AI is also enabling users to do a quick 3D scan of their mouth with their mobile phone, so they can see their potential new smile in a matter of minutes, Skinner says.

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Dutch startup hub Utrecht emerges from Amsterdam’s shadow

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While Amsterdam garners the lion’s share of attention in the Netherlands tech ecosystem, the not-so-far-away region around Utrecht has its fair share of tech startups and investors, as is evidenced by our latest survey of locals, below. We surveyed: Jorg Kop , investment manager, ROM Utrecht Region. Utrecht is a bit lagging.”