Augmented & Virtual Reality

The AI in defense tech market map

The AI in defense tech market map

From unmanned ground vehicles (UGVs) to geospatial intelligence (GEOINT), we break down the categories of tech companies transforming military operations with AI.

Aug 14, 2024

Future of the factory: The emerging technologies defining next-generation manufacturing

Future of the factory: The emerging technologies defining next-generation manufacturing

We explore the evolution of the factory and the technologies propelling it forward, from generative AI-powered humanoid robots to the industrial metaverse.

Aug 6, 2024

Analyzing Nvidia’s growth strategy: How the chipmaker plans to usher in the next wave of AI

Analyzing Nvidia’s growth strategy: How the chipmaker plans to usher in the next wave of AI

We mined Nvidia's acquisitions, investments, and partnerships since Q2’23 to discern the company's strategic priorities.

Jun 20, 2024

The product design & development in advanced manufacturing market map

The product design & development in advanced manufacturing market map

From industrial design AR/VR to quantum computing simulation, we break down the tech vendors helping manufacturers accelerate R&D.

Dec 1, 2023

The fashion design & merchandising automation market map

The fashion design & merchandising automation market map

From generative AI-powered fashion design to trend identification, we break down the critical categories of vendors helping the fashion industry design and merchandise products more efficiently.

Aug 21, 2023

Analyzing LVMH’s growth strategy: How the $450B luxury giant is adapting to keep its edge

Analyzing LVMH’s growth strategy: How the $450B luxury giant is adapting to keep its edge

LVMH’s recent activity reveals its growing ambition to appeal to Gen Z and millennial customers.

Aug 15, 2023

103 companies powering AI-driven digital experiences for CPG & fashion brands

103 companies powering AI-driven digital experiences for CPG & fashion brands

With interest in AI at a fever pitch, this market map looks at the companies helping CPG and fashion brands — like Coca-Cola and H&M — deliver intelligent digital experiences to boost customer loyalty and revenue.

Jun 21, 2023

Analyzing a16z’s gaming & entertainment investment strategy: Where did the VC place its biggest bets in 2022?

Analyzing a16z’s gaming & entertainment investment strategy: Where did the VC place its biggest bets in 2022?

We identify a16z’s top priorities in gaming & entertainment across blockchain games, digital content & creator tools, and more.

May 17, 2023

Market Trend Report: Virtual try-on for brands & retailers

Market Trend Report: Virtual try-on for brands & retailers

We outline the market outlook for virtual try-on in the consumer and retail industry — from investment trends and leading companies to recommendations for players in the space.

Apr 19, 2023

AI is accelerating digital content creation. Which technologies should brands prioritize to keep up?

AI is accelerating digital content creation. Which technologies should brands prioritize to keep up?

From content distribution to virtual fashion, this MVP Technology Framework evaluates the technologies helping brands and retailers create, manage, and distribute content at scale.

Apr 18, 2023

Analyzing NVIDIA’s growth strategy: How the semiconductor leader is powering generative AI and the future of computing

Analyzing NVIDIA’s growth strategy: How the semiconductor leader is powering generative AI and the future of computing

We mined NVIDIA's acquisitions, investments, and partnerships to discern the company's strategic priorities.

Apr 14, 2023

Prioritizing 9 technologies digitizing and automating the job site

Prioritizing 9 technologies digitizing and automating the job site

From digital twins to robotics, this MVP Technology Framework evaluates the technologies helping engineers and construction managers reduce costs, drive productivity, and improve safety on the job site.

Jan 12, 2023

Analyzing Autodesk’s Growth Strategy: How the design software titan is redefining the way the world is built

Analyzing Autodesk’s Growth Strategy: How the design software titan is redefining the way the world is built

We mined Autodesk's acquisitions, investments, and partnerships to discern the company's strategic priorities.

Dec 15, 2022

128 companies building the future of the job site

128 companies building the future of the job site

Job sites across industries have faced fierce challenges from the pandemic and supply chain issues, but advances in tech like robotics, exosuits, and digital twins are helping them adapt. This Market Map looks at the companies reimagining how work gets done.

Nov 18, 2022

How AR/VR technology is shaping the future of health & wellness

How AR/VR technology is shaping the future of health & wellness

From the hospital room to the therapist's office, AR/VR is transforming everything from surgical training to anxiety & pain management.

Nov 14, 2022

How restaurant chains can use the metaverse to create a new digital channel for orders

How restaurant chains can use the metaverse to create a new digital channel for orders

We dive into how technology is shaping the future of fast food by helping the likes of Wendy’s and Chipotle leverage virtual worlds to deliver real meals.

Nov 10, 2022

The Future of the Post-Purchase Experience: How technology is transforming the way we shop

The Future of the Post-Purchase Experience: How technology is transforming the way we shop

We explore the evolution of e-commerce and the future of the post-purchase experience, from automated logistics to AI-powered virtual agents and beyond.

Nov 3, 2022

The Big Tech in Metaverse Report: How Meta, Qualcomm, and Microsoft are building the metaverse

The Big Tech in Metaverse Report: How Meta, Qualcomm, and Microsoft are building the metaverse

From building AR/VR headsets to billion dollar gaming acquisitions, tech leaders are aggressively investing in the metaverse. We look at how and where three big tech companies are developing new products, backing immersive technologies, and strategically partnering to secure their foothold in the space.

Oct 20, 2022

95+ early-stage companies using AI to create and edit digital content

95+ early-stage companies using AI to create and edit digital content

From automating the creation of personalized videos to enabling new virtual customer experiences, these startups are using AI to help brands and retailers create highly engaging digital content at scale.

Oct 5, 2022

AR/VR trends to watch in 2022 and beyond

AR/VR trends to watch in 2022 and beyond

Immersive workouts. Workplace training simulations. Meditation apps in virtual reality. We identify 5 of the top trends in augmented and virtual reality to follow this year.

Augmented & Virtual Reality

Sep 15, 2022

The Future of the Post-Purchase Experience: How technology is transforming the way we shop

The Future of the Post-Purchase Experience: How technology is transforming the way we shop

We explore the evolution of e-commerce and the future of the post-purchase experience, from automated logistics to AI-powered virtual agents and beyond.

Sep 14, 2022

Unbundling Dassault: How industrial R&D and engineering software is being disrupted

Unbundling Dassault: How industrial R&D and engineering software is being disrupted

From digital twins to molecular simulations to augmented reality, here's how companies are unbundling the engineering software giant.

Sep 12, 2022

Analyzing Qualcomm’s growth strategy: How the semiconductor giant is building for the metaverse and next-gen digital technologies

Analyzing Qualcomm’s growth strategy: How the semiconductor giant is building for the metaverse and next-gen digital technologies

We mined Qualcomm's acquisitions, investments, and partnerships to discern the company's strategic priorities.

Sep 7, 2022

Analyzing the NBA’s business growth strategy: How the basketball league is investing in technology to better engage with fans

Analyzing the NBA’s business growth strategy: How the basketball league is investing in technology to better engage with fans

We mined the NBA's acquisitions, investments, and partnerships to discern the league's strategic priorities.

Sep 6, 2022

The Future of Human-Machine Interactions: How technology is becoming more immersive, accessible, and empathetic

The Future of Human-Machine Interactions: How technology is becoming more immersive, accessible, and empathetic

From gesture recognition to brain-computer interfaces to virtual humans, we break down the tech making human-machine interactions more seamless and intuitive.

Sep 6, 2022

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