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Snap quietly acquired 3D-scanning startup Th3rd last year

TechCrunch

Snap quietly acquired Amsterdam-based 3D-scanning studio Th3rd in the second quarter of last year, at a time when the company was looking to bolster its AR-powered commerce ambitions. In July 2021, it acquired 3D and AR commerce company Vertebrae. The company did not disclose the financial terms of the deal.

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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)? 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.

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Want to know how a dress looks on you? AIMIRR has your back… and front

TechCrunch

AIMIRR’s core virtual try-on technology shows the garment in 3D down to the size, shape and texture, including showing how the garment will fit as the individual moves. “We

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Innovative Solutions for Modern Apparel Fulfillment Challenges

Strategy Driven

In today’s fast-paced world of apparel retail, fulfilling customer orders quickly and accurately is more crucial than ever. However, achieving efficient apparel fulfillment poses significant challenges that require innovative solutions. Meeting these expectations requires streamlined processes and efficient logistics.

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Synthesis AI raises $17M to generate synthetic data for computer vision

TechCrunch

Through the platform, data scientists could customize the avatars’ poses as well as their hair, facial hair, apparel (e.g., masks and glasses), and environmental aspects like the lighting and even the “lens type” of the virtual camera.

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How is UX Design Impacting Retail?

BrainStation Technology

Well, Bloomingdales, Nordstrom, and Selfridges have all partnered with 3D-body-scanning companies to help customers find the right fit without the changeroom headaches. Consider the recreational apparel company Outdoor Voices, which has stores and pop-ups in cities around the U.S.,

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How is UX Design Impacting Retail?

BrainStation Technology

Well, Bloomingdales, Nordstrom, and Selfridges have all partnered with 3D-body-scanning companies to help customers find the right fit without the changeroom headaches. Consider the recreational apparel company Outdoor Voices, which has stores and pop-ups in cities around the U.S.,

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