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How to View Augmented Reality Experiences Hiding on Your Amazon Boxes

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6 months ago

October 14, 2020

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Amazon is changing its packaging to use less material, but it’s also adding quirky QR codes to its new boxes that let you scan and play with 3D models on your phone using Amazon’s AR Player app. The augmented reality experiences work on iOS and Android.

The first of Amazon’s QR codes is for an AR Pumpkin that changes appearance when you draw on it, like carving a digital jack-o-lantern. The pumpkin will show up on packages shipped between now and Halloween, so it’s possible some of your Prime day purchases will show up in one of the new boxes.

You can also download, draw on, and scan the AR pumpkin without a box.

Download the Amazon AR Player app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.
If you don’t have a box to scan: open this link on your smartphone. Scroll down to “Didn’t Get a Box?” and tap the “follow these steps” link.
If you’re using a QR code on a physical box: draw on the blank pumpkin with a black marker to give it a face. Once you’re ready, scan the QR code in the AR Player.

After scanning, the 3D pumpkin will appear in the AR Player’s camera mode. You can then customize the “carved” pumpkin with different color options and accessories like bat wings, hats, eyewear, and more. The model normally just floats in the viewfinder, but new iPhones can use the 3D pumpkin as a selfie filter that tracks your head movement. Photos taken in the app can be shared with your contacts or posted on social media (oh, and don’t worry—Amazon doesn’t access or store the AR Player’s data).

The jack-o-lantern is the first of Amazon’s AR experiments, but it’s probably not the last. Amazon’s promotional material shows how the app can turn a box into a tiny AR car, conjure a digital corgi, and more.

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When you’re done with those boxes, remember to recycle or repurpose them into something else—like a fort for your kids, emergency fire starters, or even substrate for growing oyster mushrooms at home (that’s what I use ‘em for).

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Charge Your Phone Wirelessly With 50% off a Multifunctional LED Lamp

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2 months ago

February 10, 2021

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When you’re ready to turn in for the night, you don’t want to forget to charge your phone— especially if your mobile device doubles as your alarm clock.

With this wireless charger lamp, you can make this crucial step of your nightly routine even easier by just setting your phone on the wireless charging pad and… well, that’s all there is to it!

Other functions include multiple lighting modes as well as a sleep timer option for auto shut-off of the light after 30 or 60 minutes.

This lamp can be yours in white for $18 if you clip the coupon on Amazon (it’s below the original $40 price) and add promo code ABC88699 at checkout.

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You can snag the black version for $20 using the same code—no coupon though, sorry.

Don’t sleep on this deal! Who knows how long stock or the coupon code will last?

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Keep That Hotdish Hot With 65% Off a Luncia Casserole Carrier, Only $11 With Promo Code

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4 months ago

December 22, 2020

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Luncia Double-Decker Dish Carrier | $11 | Amazon | Promo code SDDU9S7F

It has been a long time since the days we could safely have a potluck or other gatherings, but we have a fantastic deal perfect for once those times return. These double-decker Luncia dish carriers can be had for 65% off when you add promo code SDDU9S7F at checkout and clip the coupon on the site (it’s just below the price). These holders fit 9″x 13″ sized baking dishes.

That means you can insulate and keep two dishes of food warm for only $11 instead of $30. What’s more, your Luncia carrier will arrive by Christmas if you order today as a Prime member.

Just add promo code SDDU9S7F and clip the 5% off coupon to bring the price down to $11 for the blue or the grey option.

Grab this offer while it’s still around!

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Conquer Your Pup’s Dander and Fur With $700 Off a Cobalt or Charcoal Bobsweep PetHair Plus Robot Vacuum

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5 months ago

November 1, 2020

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Bobsweep PetHair Plus Robot Vacuum & Mop (Cobalt) | $200 | Best Buy

Bobsweep PetHair Plus Robot Vacuum & Mop (Charcoal) | $200 | Best Buy

Allergies can be bad enough as the seasons change. Don’t let pet hair and dander add to that by vacuuming it up early and often. That chore is easier said than done— unless you have a robot vacuum to do the work for you. This lovely bright cobalt Bobsweep PetHair Plus robot vacuum and mop, only $200 today at Best Buy seems like an ideal option. That’s a whopping $700 off, by the way.

You can get the same deal for the charcoal version of the robot vac, too. This model is not only specially made for picking up pet hair, it self docks and charges when it’s finished with the work.

It also comes with a mop attachment, so it can take care of those kitchen floors for you as well. Grab it while it’s still available for this fantastic price!