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

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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. But he later pivoted the business into a general-purpose tech stack for VR, AR and 3D-model-viewing experiences. So what differentiates Hexa?

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3 Ways Virtual Reality Will Transform eCommerce

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The rise of mobile VR technology is about to create a new playing field in the retail industry - and everyone needs to adapt. Learn how retailers and consumers alike, can thrive in the new era of online commerce.

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The retail edge: Where data powers game-changing customer experiences

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For example, retailers using augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) to create more engaging experiences can increase conversion rates by 83.1% 4] Ecommerce Fastlane, What Is AI-Powered Recommendation And Best Practices For Shopify Merchants , accessed October 2023. [5] and order value by 61% while reducing returns by 40%.

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Competition is stiff, but retailers know what it takes to compete

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AI, voice, AR/VR, and robotics will improve search, personalization, content creation, data accuracy, and customer service management. Reducing security complexity by adopting more comprehensive solutions like secure access service edge (SASE). Data-driven, operational innovation will improve both efficiency and customer experience (CX).

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Quality Assurance Approach towards Virtual Reality (VR)

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Virtual Reality Virtual Reality (VR) is an immersive media experience replicating either a real or imagined environment and allowing users to interact with the environment. Unlike the conventional user interface of displaying content on a screen, VR immerses a person to interact in a digital 3D environment.

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Meet retail’s new sustainability strategy: Personalization

TechCrunch

Advanced virtual fitting rooms with VR/AR for fashion. Startups that deliver sustainable personalization solutions that also improve business for retailers and brands fall into three categories: AR virtual try-on with shade matching. Smart packaging with IoT and distributed ledger technology. AR virtual try-on with shade matching.

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

TechCrunch

is leading the way in bringing scale creation capabilities to the largest brands to enable commerce — an application with tremendous promise in AR/VR environments,” said Shailesh Lakhani, managing director at Sequoia India, in a statement. . “The metaverse is already here, just not evenly distributed. Avataar.me

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