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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)? 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. .”

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

TechCrunch

But HTC’s focus has increasingly shifted over the years from mobile to VR, and it evidently sees Hexa as aligned with its current — and perhaps even future — lines of business. Atias co-launched Hexa with Ran Buchnik and Jonathan Clark first as a virtual dressing room platform aimed at bridging the massive disconnect.

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7 investors discuss augmented reality and VR startup opportunities in 2020

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Meanwhile, few spaces were frothier in 2016 than virtual reality, but most VCs who gambled on VR following Facebook’s Oculus acquisition failed to strike it rich. “We believe VR is still the largest long-term opportunity of the two. . “We believe VR is still the largest long-term opportunity of the two.

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Virtual Reality App/Game Developer Survey: More Enterprises Embracing VR Training and Sims

IDC

IDC's latest virtual reality app/game developer survey shows more enterprises are embracing VR training and sims. Explore these results with IDC's Lewis Ward.

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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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Former Yext CEO launches Roam to provide a virtual HQ for distributed teams

TechCrunch

One survey suggests that nearly half of employees — 46% — find remote work, at least in the early stages, can make it more difficult to maintain professional relationships with key stakeholders. Former Yext CEO launches Roam to provide a virtual HQ for distributed teams by Kyle Wiggers originally published on TechCrunch.

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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 The virtual experience evokes strong emotions giving potential buyers the feel of owning the place.