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Models Strip Naked for Augmented Reality Fashion Display in London
Mashable

To kick off London Fashion Week, online retailer Lyst brought AR into the fashion world in a fairly unexpected way - by using real, naked models as a kind of hybrid mannequin on which people can view clothes. Embodying the notion of “Emperor’s New Clothes”, Lyst aimed to stop people in their tracks twice - first in puzzlement; then in awe. Read more

Is the Future of Raves in Virtual Reality?
LA Weekly

”The future dreams that captivated dance music fans at the end of the 20th century are coming to fruition in the 21st.” The VR rave made its debut at VRLA, a twice-annual gathering at Los Angeles Convention Center for virtual reality enthusiasts. Requiring four different companies to take off, ravers are given a unique tactical and acoustic experience. Read more

Artificial intelligence technology could earn us money while we sleep, leading tech expert reveals
Evening Standard

According to a leading AI expert, thinking machines are still decades away from stealing our jobs, but in the meantime they could drastically improve our quality of life and even earn us some extra cash. For instance, you could have your driverless car go out and act as an autonomous taxi, whilst you sleep. Read more

Venture Capitalist Eric Hippeau Says Digital Media Is Just Taking Off
The Wall Street Journal

There has been a lot of talk about whether the digital media world is heading for a “bloodbath” of closures, but venture capitalist Eric Hippeau doesn’t see the landscape that way. It is predicted that the digital advertising market is growing and will outpace traditional advertising. Read more