Consumer reaction to the metaverse has been mixed… and mostly confused. But many retail brands have embraced the concept. We examine a few ways that’s playing out so far, and where it could go next.
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How are Retailers Embracing the Metaverse?
Will Full-Body VR Like “Sword Art Online” Ever Be Possible?
The goal of gaming has always been to escape reality. And VR is getting us there gradually. But what about fully immersive experiences that include all the senses, including haptics? We break down the outlook for full-dive VR.
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Spatial Beats: Nreal, Qualcomm & Meta
Welcome back to Spatial Beats, AR Insider’s weekly series that features observations and insights of author and futurist Charlie Fink. This week, we look at Nreal Light’s U.S. expansion, Qualcomm’s Quest 2 estimates, and metaverse startup funding
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Ten XR Trends to Watch in 2022
What will the next year have in store for AR and VR. As we enter 2022, these technologies are on an upswing in key areas like social AR and VR gaming. What will pull ahead? We break it down.
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Can AR Contact Lenses Put the Future in Focus?
We hear a lot about smart glasses as the fully-actualized form of AR, as opposed to mobile AR. But what about more advanced modalities? We’re talking about AR contact lenses. Guest author April Miller examines the landscape.
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Spatial Beats: Niantic, Unity & Qualcomm
Welcome back to Spatial Beats, AR Insider’s weekly series that features observations and insights of author and futurist Charlie Fink. This week, we look at Niantic’s Lightship rollout, Unity’s big Weta purchase and Qualcomm’s new platform play.
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How Do Insiders Feel About Meta’s Pivot?
Industry insiders have mixed feelings on Meta’s new branding and directions. Will it be successful? No one knows for certain, but guest author Rick Chen dives into new insider survey results from Blind.
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Spatial Beats: Microsoft, Meta & Digilens
Welcome back to Spatial Beats, AR Insider’s weekly series that features observations and insights of author and futurist Charlie Fink. This week, we look at Microsoft’s metaverse moves, Digilens‘ big funding, and more Meta backlash.
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3 Ways AR Could Make it Big in Banking
AR continues to show its strengths in several areas including gaming and interactive marketing. But what about banking? In areas like customer service and data visualization, AR could transform the centuries-old industry. We examine how.
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Spatial Beats: Big Moves from Meta
Welcome back to Spatial Beats, AR Insider’s weekly series that features observations and insights of author and futurist Charlie Fink. This week, we look at Meta’s big moves and other news from the spatial spectrum.
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