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Jos Alukkas launches AR virtual try-on for jewellery
Customers can now preview necklaces, earrings and more on their devices.
MUMBAI: Jos Alukkas just turned mirrors into magic because why try on jewellery in a showroom when you can let your phone do the sparkling for you? Jos Alukkas, a trusted name in quality and trendy jewellery across India, has introduced an Augmented Reality (AR) virtual try-on feature on its website, developed in partnership with mirrAR. The tool allows customers to see how necklaces, earrings, bangles, rings and other pieces look on them instantly using their smartphone or desktop camera no downloads required.
Users simply visit the official website, select a desired item, choose the ‘Virtual Try-On’ option, and watch the jewellery appear overlaid on their live camera feed. The feature works seamlessly on most modern devices, blending advanced AR technology with the brand’s traditional craftsmanship to bridge the gap between online browsing and in-store confidence.
Jos Alukkas managing director John Alukkas said, “Jewellery is deeply personal, and customers often want to see how a piece looks on them before making a purchase. With this new AR feature, we are bringing the showroom experience directly to our customers’ screens. It reflects our continued efforts to align traditional retail strengths with evolving digital expectations.”
Mirrar founder and CEO Meghna Saraogi added, “We are excited to collaborate with Jos Alukkas to bring cutting-edge AR technology to the jewellery industry. This solution bridges the gap between physical and digital retail, helping customers shop with confidence online.”
The launch forms part of Jos Alukkas’ broader digital transformation strategy to boost customer engagement, lift online conversion rates and reduce returns by giving buyers a more assured, premium omnichannel experience. The feature particularly appeals to younger, tech-savvy shoppers while strengthening the brand’s global online presence.
In a jewellery world where seeing is believing, Jos Alukkas isn’t just selling sparkle, it’s letting every customer try it on for size from the comfort of their own selfie, proving that the perfect fit can now happen without ever leaving the sofa.
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IICT partners with Gativedhi to bring studio production tools to students
New MoU lets students explore AI-driven production pipelines for AVGC-XR
MUMBAI: The Indian Institute of Creative Technologies (IICT) has teamed up with Gativedhi Technologies to give students a front-row seat to modern studio production. The collaboration will integrate Gativedhi’s AI-powered production intelligence platform, Shotrack, into academic programmes, letting students experience the workflow systems used by animation, VFX and gaming studios.
Under the MoU, faculty, students and researchers will get hands-on access to Shotrack through beta programmes, pilot deployments and academic evaluations. This will allow them to explore simulated production pipelines, understand asset management, track tasks and monitor schedules, essentially seeing how complex projects come together behind the scenes.
Shotrack is designed to tackle a key industry challenge: when multiple studios work on the same project, differing internal systems often create bottlenecks, slow approvals and complicate version control. The platform provides a unified production environment, enabling smoother collaboration across distributed teams while generating operational insights and predictive analytics to optimise crew allocation, forecast schedule risks and manage costs.
The collaboration also opens doors to Gativedhi’s wider ecosystem. Upcoming tools include StudioTrack, for studio operations management covering budgeting, recruitment and IT infrastructure, and WorkTrack, which measures workflow efficiency and team productivity across industries.
IICT plans to embed these tools into programmes covering animation pipelines, VFX workflows, gaming production and media project management. Students will also benefit from guest lectures, masterclasses, workshops, internships and research projects that connect academic learning with real-world studio practices.
IICT CEO Vishwas Deoskar, said the partnership provides “An environment where production pipeline tools can be explored, tested and refined while students gain insight into how large-scale productions are organised.”
Gativedhi Technologies founder & CEO Senthil Kumar added, “This collaboration introduces students to real-world studio management tools and helps us improve our platform with academic feedback.”
With Shotrack in classrooms, India’s future animators, VFX artists and gaming producers will get a taste of studio life long before they step into one.
