eBay launches a world-first virtual reality department store

Virtual reality could be the next big thing after the mobile shopping boom, and the brands want in.

Not just for gaming, the technology could also support retail and browsing experiences, and eBay is one of the first companies to take the leap.

Partnering with Australian retailer Myer, eBay launched what it called the world's first virtual reality department store Wednesday. Shoppers can now look through thousands of Myer products without leaving home.

Once the iOS or Android eBay Virtual Reality Department Store app is downloaded, it works with headsets like Samsung's Gear VR. eBay and Myer are also offering 20,000 free "shopticals" — basically just Google Cardboard headsets — to shoppers Read more...