Travelocity, an online travel agency, is launching its first augmented reality (AR) experience.
The agency is putting together an offering that will allow users to take a snap of travel photos and videos with the brand’s spokesperson, The Roaming Gnome, whose icon appears on-demand in 3D anywhere around the globe thanks to a new AR camera feature available in the Travelocity mobile app.
Huawei’s interest in augmented reality (AR) is evident with capability included in recent smartphones. Yet the Chinese manufacturer is looking to go a step further and release AR glasses, according to reports.
According to CNBC, who spoke with Richard Yu, CEO of Huawei’s consumer group, the company is...
Walmart shoppers can now use augmented reality (AR) thanks to the launch of a new tool for iOS – as the company says it wanted to do ‘so much more’ with its current mobile app barcode scanner.
The retailer has given a shot to augmented reality and has launched a new AR scanning tool in its iPhone application which will help customers with product comparisons. This AR scanner can be panned across store shelves,...
The recent collaboration between departmental store chain Macy’s and VR and AR solutions provider Marxent Labs is said to be the largest VR rollout in retail history.
About 70 of Macy’s stores across the nation have installed VR so far, and are planning to add more at 20 locations by January 2019, according to the company.
VR-influenced furniture sales have rose more than...
The Virtual Reality Industry Forum (VRIF) has announced that it will be exhibiting its latest VR innovations at the IBC2018 event in Amsterdam. At the VRIF Future Zone booth, visitors will be able to witness all the cutting-edge interactive demos from companies such as Qualcomm, Nokia/Fraunhofer HHI, and Imeve.
Demonstrations by the abovementioned companies include Imeve’s high-quality live streaming VR360 solution,...
Virtual (VR) and augmented reality (AR) experiences are being used to attract customers by retailers – as new case studies have shown.
One Toronto-based business, The Slanted Door Art Gallery, Café, and Lounge, has become a part of the new frontier in eCommerce. This trendy café has introduced an interactive 360° virtual tour for its visitors who can actually study and purchase pieces of art via their...
Nickelodeon has created a new, original animated sitcom, called Meet the Voxels (working title), which is a VR and AR-based series based on Nickelodeon’ Entertainment Lab’s senior vice president Chris Young’s idea.
The series, which is created via a game engine, is an innovative attempt by the company towards immersive storytelling. This series marks a first for Nickelodeon in its use of cutting-edge virtual cinema technology that includes real-time full body and facial performance capture....
Switzerland-based scanning software provider Scandit has raised $30 million in a series B funding round led by GV, along with existing investor Atomico, and NGP Capital – a venture capital arm of Nokia Corporation.
The accrued funds will be used by Scandit to expedite its process of expanding the business across the world, and further develop its mobile computer vision platform to support advanced capabilities across any camera-equipped device. It will also help the company to boost its long-term vision...
Aeronautics and space manufacturer Airbus yesterday released five new multi-user VR (virtual reality) experiences at Farnborough International Airshow (FIA) in the UK.
Known for producing the world’s largest passenger aircraft, the A380, Airbus teamed up with immersive technology specialist Render to show off its expansive and diverse range of projects through VR, including future aircraft concepts, drone-based deliveries, and even a virtual spacewalk mission.
The five new VR experiences focus on a...
For most of us, the flowing champagne and extra legroom of first class is the stuff of economy-class dreams alone, but the top-tier tickets on the Emirates A380 push the definition of airborne luxury to a new league.
Now, Emirates is pushing boundaries in another regard, becoming the first airline to introduce web-based virtual reality (VR) to its digital platform, allowing potential passengers (or window-shoppers) free-reign to roam the airy cabins of the fleet’s A380 aircraft.
Navigating the...
