The future of shopping : Augmented Shopping

What's the future of retail, and how far away is it? Turns out that in the next couple of years, customers will be able to try on clothes and products at home with no shipping required. Technology will allow shoppers to virtually wear garments — smelling, hearing and feeling the fabric as if it were real.

Sound crazy? It's not, when you look deeply into the world of augmented reality. Augmented reality technology typically overlays the virtual world on top of the real-world environment through a device, such as a mobile phone or a tablet. But certain companies are redefining the bounds of virtual reality experiences by home-growing their own unique AR technologies and platforms.

Although augmented reality, in its current state, is still a young and developing industry, my bet is that it's going to completely change retail.

The video below demonstrates how AR can change the way we shop, opening up limitless avenues for retailers. Enjoy!