Bridging online and offline worlds with VR

Using an Oculus gaming headset and hand-held touch controllers, home shoppers are able to test out Dyson products. PHOTO: DYSON
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Demonstrations are a big part of Dyson's retail approach.

But with limitations to physical sessions in-store due to Covid-19, the British technology giant is banking on virtual reality (VR) to deal with future disruptions.

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