Amazon launches augmented reality app that allows shoppers to bring their empty shipping boxes to life

By Sarah Parsons | Published: 14-Oct-2020
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The online shopping giant has unveiled the packaging innovation in time for Halloween

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Amazon launches augmented reality app that allows shoppers to bring their empty shipping boxes to life

Consumers can now bring their empty Amazon shipping boxes to life, with the e-commerce giant unveiling an Halloween-themed augmented reality (AR) app.

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