With lockdown measures around the world restricting out-of-home activities, much of everyday life has moved online out of necessity. Whether they’re hosting digital dinner parties and happy hours via Zoom or touring museums from their sofas, people are rapidly adopting solutions that bring the outside world i...

Reebok’s latest campaign targets urban-dwelling Gen Zers with a mobile tool that uses AR to repurpose alleyways into basketball courts. By democratizing play in this way, the brand is helping a new generation of stars to hone their skills and reap the mental and physical health benefits of play.

Augmented reality offers huge potential for brands to integrate their products with consumers’ drive to blend their physical and digital selves. Yet brand adoption of AR remains low. What are the drivers feeding consumer engagement with AR and how can it be better adopted by brands?

AR apps often have a ‘wow factor’ that can keep users entertained for hours – but this excitement is often short-lived and doesn't lead to action. Canvas8 spoke to marketing professor Dr. Chris Hinsch to learn how a nostalgic touch can inspire people to act upon their experiences with this tech.

Technology has become central to shopping as COVID-19 has led people to seek out touch-free experiences. But how will augmented reality fit into the future retail landscape? How can it bridge the gap between e-commerce and brick-and-mortar to deliver convenience, safety, and a personal touch?