The retail industry is about to get a high-tech makeover. Flying Eye Reality, Inc. (FER) is rolling out its Spotselfie AR Meta Stores, allowing businesses to create digital storefronts that shoppers can browse with smart glasses or mobile devices—right where they stand.
With tech giants like Apple, Meta, and Google competing in the smart glasses space, FER is tackling the missing piece: making AR commerce functional, accessible, and profitable. The Spotselfie platform gives businesses the ability to set up virtual stores in specific locations—shopping centers, stadiums, theme parks, even college campuses—without ever renting physical space.
How It Works
Spotselfie AR Meta Stores let brands set up virtual shops that appear in real-world locations using AR technology. Whether a customer is wearing smart glasses or looking through a phone screen, they’ll see floating storefronts showcasing digital merchandise, videos, promotions, and even interactive content.
Here’s what businesses can do with this new platform:
- Claim & Customize Virtual Property – Companies can choose their digital “Spotland” and set up an AR storefront mapped to a GPS location.
- Launch Interactive Shopping Experiences – AR glasses and mobile users can browse products and engage with promotions without stepping into a physical store.
- Run Targeted Promotions – Businesses can send real-time deals to customers as they enter an AR Meta Store, creating instant engagement.
Ray Shingler, Co-Founder and VP of Product Development at FER, explains, “Tech leaders are focused on the hardware—smart glasses, AR devices—but without a true commerce layer, there’s no business model. That’s the gap we’re filling with Spotselfie AR Meta Stores.”
Students Can Turn Campuses into AR Marketplaces
Spotselfie AR Meta Stores aren’t just for big brands. Students can now lease digital land on their college campuses and build their own AR storefronts. With no overhead costs, students can sell products and services in the metaverse while keeping 100% of their earnings.
- Free to Start – Students get one free Meta Store just by signing up. Additional stores can be set up on other campuses for $30 per year.
- Earn Passive Income – Students can place AR ads and interactive promotions within their stores, reaching thousands of potential customers.
- GPS-Triggered Pop-ups – Anyone walking into a store’s digital boundary gets an instant notification with links for shipping, payments, and more.
- Apple Devices Only – Currently, Spotselfie AR Meta Stores are available exclusively on Apple devices.
By placing their AR storefronts in high-traffic areas like student unions, libraries, or dining halls, students can tap into a built-in audience of potential buyers without spending a dime on rent or advertising.
The Patents That Make It Possible
Flying Eye Reality isn’t just experimenting with ideas—it’s backing them up with patents. The company holds four newly issued patents securing the process of integrating AR commerce with real-world locations. These patents cover:
- Virtual mapping that links AR storefronts to physical places
- A system for leasing and monetizing digital real estate
- AR elements that interact with specific retail spaces
Own Your Digital Real Estate
Businesses and individuals alike can stake their claim in the metaverse with Spotland®, a feature that allows users to purchase and control AR-based digital land tied to real-world locations. This digital real estate can be used for advertising, retail, or interactive experiences, creating an entirely new economy of location-based AR commerce.
The SAM Business Portal: AR Ads That Move With the Crowd
For those looking to reach a bigger audience, the SAM (Socialize, Advertise, Monetize) Business Portal offers an innovative way to place AR ads at live events. Instead of static billboards or posters, businesses can launch immersive, GPS-located AR ads at concerts, sports games, and festivals.
- $4 Per Day Per Location – Companies can deploy interactive AR ads in high-traffic areas at a fraction of traditional ad costs.
- Engage Directly with Customers – Unlike traditional advertising, AR ads invite interaction, whether through discounts, contests, or exclusive content.
- Works for Any Business – Whether a global brand or a small business, the AR platform helps companies connect with audiences in a completely new way.
A User-Owned Metaverse
Spotselfie isn’t just another social platform—it’s a digital universe built by its users. Unlike tech giants that control user content and interactions, Spotselfie gives users control over their digital presence.
- Earn Revenue from Your Digital Space – Users who own Spotland earn 30% of ad sales placed in their AR territory.
- Get Paid for Hashtags – Posting brand-related hashtags like #mcdonalds earns users $0.30 per post.
- urMojo: A Personalized AR Experience – Users can customize their metaverse experience based on their interests and preferences, making every interaction unique.
What’s Next?
Spotselfie is still in beta, but its ecosystem is growing. The SAM Business Portal is helping brands place AR ads in real-world locations, while Spotland is creating an entirely new market for digital real estate.
For now, businesses and students alike can start setting up their AR stores and preparing for a future where commerce happens wherever people look—not just inside buildings.
Learn more about Spotselfie and Flying Eye Reality at SpotselfieApp.com.