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CommonGround raises $25M for immersive video avatar technology that doesn’t rely on VR gear

TechCrunch

Like “TrueSelf Scan,” the name of the initial application that’s used to scan a person’s image, the meeting software also will not require a VR headset to use and engage with — users will be “seated” in a room that will be shown on a video screen.

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Daily Crunch: Salesforce CEO admits ‘we hired too many people’ as company lays off +7,000 employees

TechCrunch

DoorDash is launching a new service that will pick up prepaid packages and drop them off at a UPS, FedEx or USPS location, Aisha reports. Holoride launches a new device to bring VR entertainment to any vehicle , Kirsten writes. Get food, mail your packages : Now you can have your food and your packages too. Startups and VC.

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The Station: Rivian trims its workforce and a supply chain-tainted earnings season begins

TechCrunch

Rutgers University researchers are using VR to help determine the feasibility of pop-up bike lanes in New Jersey. Kodiak Robotics completed a commercial run between Texas, California and Florida for 10 Roads Express , as part of a pilot program with the USPS mail carrier. Electric vehicles & batteries.

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Retail & Distribution Software Development Services

Mobilunity

AR/VR solutions that allow to blur the line between the brick-and-mortar and online shops. Logistics software solutions integrated with APIs of the delivery companies, e.g. USPS, UPS, FedEx. Complete life cycle monitoring, including supplier management, product analysis and quality control.

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50 App Ideas For 2019 – App Ideas

Xicom

Have you ever thought that an app needs that one USP that will make an app a “superstar” app or a “trending” app? Design home virtually VR app : Most of the people are interested in having a virtual look at their home or office with particular colors and curtains. One can add more interesting features to this app.

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Usability with Sales in Mind: Best eCommerce Practices that Drive Conversions

Altexsoft

What may help you here is identifying the product’s USPs (unique selling points) and coming up with the ideas of how to emphasize them. Use of AR/VR. In terms of eCommerce, functionality should always be in first place. So first define your message and what you want to tell the users, then build the design around it.