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Bank of America Uses Virtual Reality for Training Over 200,000 Staffers
Bank of America Uses Virtual Reality for Training Over 200,000 Staffers
July 13, 2023  |  Metaverse

Bank of America is using digital tools to prepare employees for real-world situations. The bank is using the latest in artificial intelligence (AI), virtual reality (VR)...

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Report: Meta Looks to Tencent to Relaunch Business in China
Report: Meta Looks to Tencent to Relaunch Business in China
July 03, 2023  |  Meta

Meta has reportedly turned to China’s Tencent to resurrect its business in that country. A potential roadblock to the tech giant’s efforts, however, could be...

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Apple’s Glasses May Re-spark Interest in Virtual Reality but Roadblocks Remain
Apple’s Glasses May Re-spark Interest in Virtual Reality but Roadblocks Remain
June 22, 2023  |  Technology

Cost of entry is just one barrier as consumers continue to express interest in alternate reality platforms. First, it seemed like Google’s glasses would be the...

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J. Crew, Laneige, Elizabeth Arden Embrace Virtual Storefronts to Drive Engagement and Loyalty 
J. Crew, Laneige, Elizabeth Arden Embrace Virtual Storefronts to Drive Engagement and Loyalty 
June 09, 2023  |  Retail

Brands and retailers want to boost consumer engagement and loyalty and are willing to go into other mediums, even if there isn’t any publicized data...

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Report: Apple Acquires AR Headset Maker Mira
Report: Apple Acquires AR Headset Maker Mira
June 06, 2023  |  Apple

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...

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Apple’s $3500 Mixed Reality Headset No Shoo-In to Be a Slam Dunk
Apple’s $3500 Mixed Reality Headset No Shoo-In to Be a Slam Dunk
June 05, 2023  |  Retail

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...

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Virtual Reality Industry Excitement Said to Hit ‘Fever Pitch’ Ahead of Apple Launch
Virtual Reality Industry Excitement Said to Hit ‘Fever Pitch’ Ahead of Apple Launch
June 04, 2023  |  Metaverse

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...

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Beauty Brand Laneige Ditches Sensory Experience for Virtual Shopping 
Beauty Brand Laneige Ditches Sensory Experience for Virtual Shopping 
May 31, 2023  |  Retail

For an industry that thrives on sensory experiences and relies heavily on personal touch and physical treatments, the beauty industry is boldly venturing into a...

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Manicures Go Virtual With AR
Manicures Go Virtual With AR
May 23, 2023  |  Retail

As brands and retailers look to translate real-life experiences into the online realm, beauty and fashion tech solutions provider Perfect Corp. is looking to augment...

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