[ad_1] The company has been involved in connected homes since 2012, but this investment in a division help it “grasp the full potential” of the technology. It’ll work with “all other departments” to digitize the IKEA lineup. You could see this coming — IKEA hinted that it saw the Home Smart app as the eventual […]
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IKEA launches gaming products focused on accessibility and esports
[ad_1] UNYQ designs and sells accessibility aids, using 3D printing to create personalized prosthetic limbs and support braces for people with conditions like scoliosis. It developed a method of scanning a person’s body to create 3D printed products which perfectly fit them. IKEA has taken inspiration from this technique for its series of gaming products, […]
IKEA will finally offer online shopping through mobile apps
[ad_1] This isn’t solely about joining the modern era — it ultimately reflects a shift in IKEA’s strategy. While it’s known for giant stores on the outskirts of towns, it’s testing smaller urban locations that only carry a fraction of the lineup. Combined with the app, shoppers could see some products in person while still […]
IKEA offers a peek at its Sonos-based speaker
[ad_1] IKEA isn’t officially unveiling its first Sonos-powered speaker until April, but that isn’t stopping the furniture store from offering a look in the meantime. As you can see here, the SYMFONISK looks like… well, a Sonos speaker with IKEA design cues. Its boxy, fabric-covered style appears to be a fitting complement to your plywood […]
IKEA makes furniture more accessible with 3D printing
[ad_1] If you live with disabilities, shopping for furniture can be difficult. Many common furniture items aren’t designed with accessibility in mind, and those that are can be rare or non-existent. IKEA Israel has a technological solution: 3D print pieces that make them easier to use. The store has collaborated with Milbat on ThisAbles, a […]