Data Dive: Sizing Up the Metaverse

Though it’s too early to tell how big the metaverse will be (or even what it is), we’re starting to see signs of its revenue potential. We examine evidence and market size projections in this week’s Data Dive.
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AR and Shopping Collide, Part II: Pinterest

After examining Snap’s latest moves in AR shopping last week, we switch gears in Part II of the series to Pinterest. What’s the original visual shopping play doing in AR?
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Bollé Leans in to AR’s Best Self

To emulate the clarifying and high-contrast effect of its eyewear, Bollé looked to AR. Working with M7 Innovations, it engineered an AR experience that achieved elevated ROI metrics. We examine strategic lessons in the latest Campaign Tracker.
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Did Meta Sell 5 Million Quest 2s Last Year?

For the first time, Meta broke out Reality Labs revenue in its Q4 earnings. What do Meta’s Q4 earnings mean for Quest 2 unit sales? And and where does this put its installed base? We do the math.
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AR and Shopping Collide, Part I: Snap

Snap’s latest move is Catalog-Powered Lenses. These build on its signature AR lens format with a purpose-built format for shopping. What does this mean for the evolution of camera commerce? We examine.
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AR Insider & Mike Boland

2022 Predictions: Metaverse Mania Wanes

After unpacking our prediction about visual search’s rise last week, we switch gears to drill down on a separate prediction: the metaverse’s hype cycle. Specifically, the exuberance around the topic will die down in 2022.
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Is AR Shopping a Metaverse Precursor?

Though the metaverse is years from materializing, 3D content – and the tools to create it – are key building blocks. Better yet, 3D content is finding pre-metaverse value in social lenses and camera commerce. We examine the latest action.
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Is AR Shopping a Metaverse Precursor?

Though the metaverse is years from materializing, 3D content – and the tools to create it – are key building blocks. Better yet, 3D content is finding pre-metaverse value in social lenses and camera commerce. We examine the latest action.
The post app… AR Insider & Mike Boland

2022 Predictions: Visual Search Establishes AR’s Utility

After unpacking our prediction about 2022 AR ad revenue gains last week, we switch gears to drill down on a separate prediction: Visual Search’s rise. Specifically, it will emerge as a leading AR use case, driven by utilitarian and high-frequency usage… AR Insider & Mike Boland

2022 Predictions: Visual Search Establishes AR’s Utility

After unpacking our prediction about 2022 AR ad revenue gains last week, we switch gears to drill down on a separate prediction: Visual Search’s rise. Specifically, it will emerge as a leading AR use case, driven by utilitarian and high-frequency usage… AR Insider & Mike Boland