Matterport going public via SPAC merger
The spatial data and 3D tour company estimates the enterprise value of the combined companies will clock in at approximately $2.3B
by Patrick Kearns Feb 8
Matterport and former rival GeoCV settle 2-year patent dispute
GeoCV began winding down operations in October 2019, but the lawsuit between the former 3D tour technology rivals continued on for another year
by Patrick Kearns Oct 22
Matterport faces class action lawsuit over lead program
John Stemmelin says he invested tens of thousands of dollars trying to build a 3D scanning business, but Matterport's promised leads never materialized
by Jim Dalrymple II Jun 29
Inman's guide to creating video content during quarantine
In the era of social distancing, safely creating video content to connect with clients is more important than ever
by Lillian Dickerson Apr 24
The Essential Guide to luxury marketing
The luxury real estate market is highly competitive, but agents who harness technology, the media and their own social networks for marketing can make fortunes
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 15
GeoCV winding down, tech team joins spatial computing firm
The 3D imaging company's business staffers will likely be 'looking for new opportunities,' its CEO said, while software engineers are going to work for Occipital in Moscow
by Jim Dalrymple II Oct 2
Online retailer Wayfair to sell pre-designed sets of home furnishings
The company believes the prospect of buying an entire room's worth of furnishings and fixtures will appeal to property managers and short-term rental owners
by Jim Dalrymple II Sep 25
GeoCV embarks on virtual staging partnership with BoxBrownie
The partnership will allow homeowners and agents to place photo-realistic furnishings in 3D spaces for as little as $64
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 12
Matterport to acquire AI-driven imaging company Arraiy
Arraiy, which uses machine learning to blend virtual and real environments, will see its engineering team and technology integrated into the Matterport family
by Jim Dalrymple II Jul 12
3D imaging companies say Zillow's app is not true 3D
Matterport and GeoCV both say they offer a more immersive and truer three-dimensional touring product than Zillow's 3D Home app can provide
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 25
Zillow’s free 3D home tours launch nationwide
Until now, 3D tour technology had been dominated by dedicated imaging companies like GeoCV and Matterport, both of which charge more than Zillow’s free app
by Jim Dalrymple II Apr 22
A man flying a drone
Proposed federal rules, while controversial to some critics, would allow drones to be flown at night and over crowds
by Andrea V. Brambila Jan 23
Do 3D home tours matter?
3D walkthroughs from the likes of Matterport and GeoCV offer eye-popping visuals, but years after their introduction, they're still far from mainstream
by Jim Dalrymple II Dec 12
Matterport taps eBay executive to replace outgoing CEO
The leadership shuffle comes at a time when Matterport is suing its 3D tour rival GeoCV
by Patrick Kearns Dec 3
GeoCV partners with Halstead for 3D home tour that will blow minds
GeoCV blends 3D walkthroughs and drone-captured models for Halstead Real Estate, the NYC-based brokerage
by Teke Wiggin Aug 20