Aug 20, 2020
VR Chat was chill with exploring avatars, party games, laser tag, doodling, clubbing and anime. 😅
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VR Chat was chill with exploring avatars, party games, laser tag, doodling, clubbing and anime. 😅
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Will virtual reality lead to virtual shopping, retailwire.com
Our Summary
Shopping on Facebook hasn't exactly taken off, but that could change, considering the surprising $2 billion deal Facebook made recently to acquire VR headset maker Oculus. Many have been asking how such simulated in-person connections might revolutionize communications with immersive 3D social experiences.
Zuckerberg hopes to make Oculus a platform for many experiences--imagine court-side seats at a game, consulting with a doctor face-to-face, or going shopping in a virtual store.
The Key Takeaway
Critics say VR doesn't hold any meaningful application behind gaming, but with component pricing coming down and advanced technologies, some see Facebook's Oculus deal as a sign that VR may be ready to break out in the years ahead. TopShop recently used VR to transport in-store shoppers to London's Fashion Week. Though the technology may have more potential for e-commerce, it is a platform to keep an eye on. This type of immersive, augmented reality could have seriously interesting implications for the retail industry.
Read the entire article here.
- Paige Warmus