Category - Sports
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Shopify augmented reality: how to get started
Shopify is no stranger to augmented reality (AR). The subscription-based ecommerce platform first launched Shopify augmented reality and 3D features in 2018, back when these technologies were almost exclusively the territory of large organisations with massive budgets. By extending these features to all merchants, Shopify made it easier for SMBs to compete in a saturated...
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From virtual try-on shoes to immersive ads: 4 AR and 3D experiences for footwear brands
Here’s a disconcerting fact for online footwear retailers: almost 9 in 10 shoppers prefer to buy shoes in brick-and-mortar shops instead of online. Although this finding comes from a study that looked at Canadian customers specifically, it is more than likely that consumers in other parts of the world feel the same. As attested by...
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Livestream shopping and augmented reality: benefits for brands
Livestream shopping is the latest social commerce trend that every retailer needs to keep an eye on. In China, where the phenomenon first emerged, it is already a major sales channel, accounting for more than 10% of total retail ecommerce sales and generating $300 billion of revenue for retailers in 2021. Still a fairly new...
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AR fitness: 6 ways the fitness industry can gamify exercise
There are two types of people in this world: those who love exercise and those who would do literally anything else to avoid working out. Unfortunately, the number of people who fall within the latter category is growing. A WHO study that used data from more than 300 surveys carried out over 16 years found...
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AR smart glasses use cases for consumers: everything you need to know
Back in 2012, the world was buzzing with interest in Google Glass. The next frontier in wearable technology at the time, Google Glass promised consumers the ability to augment their vision with a head-up display rivalling those seen in first-person action games. But Google Glass failed before it could even get to the consumer market....
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AR in sport: 8 ways it’s revolutionising the industry
Augmented reality has been quickly gaining traction in the sports world. AR is being used across the board to improve broadcast coverage, enhance the fan experience, promote sports events and sponsors’ products and even train athletes. At this time, AR is particularly powerful for marketing use cases, due to the fact that there are currently...