Geek is chic.
The trendy and hip sunglasses company Ray-Ban is attempting to make the sunglasses shopping experience a bit easier with their new Ray-Ban Virtual Mirror download. Using 3D technology, this cool tool is similar to the IBM Virtual Mirror since it allows you to try on the goods without needing to be in the store. Now there's no guarantee how accurate this new service is, but at least it will let Read more
Next week, IBM will be introducing their first ever "Virtual Mirror" kiosk at the National Retail Federation in NYC. What it does is take a digital photo (of the shopper) and scan in various makeup and hair coloring products that they may be interested in purchasing. Without having to actually try the makeup on you are guaranteed true colors and an accurate replica of your face. The EZ Face Read more
First we discussed the virtual change room, then there was the virtual make-up simulator and now at the Adidas store in Paris, there are virtual shopping mirrors. Created for those shoppers that are, shall we say, lazy, these mirrors let you virtually try on shoes and see what they look like. You might not know if they are the perfect fit, but at least you get to try on hundreds of pairs! If Read more
In this digital age, men and women aren't just hitting bars and coffee shops to snag a date. More and more, they're heading to the Internet. In fact, 50 percent of men have met a woman online according to a recent survey. It's obvious that online dating has become the norm, and for good reason — the Internet gives you more options because you can cover a wider area of partner possibilities (as Read more
Sephora has just taken full advantage of the bright and shiny, interactive features an iPad can provide with the debut of its new Sephora App For iPad (free). The app features various tabs based on category: social, beauty report, virtual mirror, and video. The social tab provides a home for the brand's Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube updates, along with a BeautyTalk feature, where users can get Read more
