June 16, 2023
Why Google Won’t Be Monetizing Its AI Try-On
As fashion brands continue to lean into virtual try-on (VTO) to drive sales and reduce order returns, Google has looked to call dibs within the space with the launch of...
June 14, 2023
LVMH Partners With Epic Games to Unleash Immersive Experiences
LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton has forged a partnership with the creators of Fortnite, Epic Games, to launch immersive experiences for customers within the virtual world. Through the collaboration, LVMH is...
June 08, 2023
Millennial Student Loan Repayments Threaten Amazon, Walmart’s Bottom Line
Millennials with student loans to lose 6.5% of spending power as repayments resume. That’s the headline PYMNTS reported this week and it’s a headline that’s going to be detrimental to...
June 06, 2023
Report: Apple Acquires AR Headset Maker Mira
Apple has reportedly acquired augmented reality (AR) headset maker Mira. The tech company retained at least 11 employees from the acquired firm, The Verge reported Tuesday (June 6), citing unnamed sources. Mira makes headsets...
June 05, 2023
Apple’s $3500 Mixed Reality Headset No Shoo-In to Be a...
Apple’s foray into the mixed-reality world is official. And the reality beyond the announcement? Well, it may be, mixed. Past may be prologue, and the prologue is the HomePod —...
June 05, 2023
Shift in Business Travel Forces Airline to Rethink Corporate Model
The rise of the connected economy, and the blurring of lines between digital and “in-person” realms, is shaking up the corporate travel market. Zoom — and video calls in general...
June 05, 2023
Can AR Reduce Returns for Jewelry Brands?
Perfect Corp. has created an innovative virtual hand-sizing technology aimed at assisting jewelry brands in minimizing their return rates. With the introduction of their new tools, users can now visualize...
June 04, 2023
Virtual Reality Industry Excitement Said to Hit ‘Fever Pitch’ Ahead...
Will Apple’s planned mixed-reality headset lead to a virtual reality (VR) funding renaissance? That’s the hope of startups in the VR space, according to a Sunday (June 4) report by the Financial...
June 01, 2023
House Committee Probes FTC Chair Lina Khan
The House Oversight Committee has initiated an investigation into US Federal Trade Commission Chair Lina Khan, increasing tensions between the GOP and Khan as she seeks to revitalize the consumer...