Envrnmt takes AR to the next level, our latest Best for a Good Reason video and a technician makes his daughter proud.

First, Envrnmt created a simple to use tool to take AR experiences to the next level. Next, we rundown the news: Wall Street Journal is reporting that Sprint and T-Mobile are revisiting a merger; Facebook CEO, Mark Zuckerberg finished his two days as the main attraction on Capitol Hill; and, The Pew Research Center has just released a report detailing the role Twitter bots play in spreading links from popular websites. Also, our most recent Best For A Good Reason Video was released, and a Verizon Technician makes his daughter proud.

The stories. 

• Envrmnt launches AR Designer: intuitive platform makes it easy to add virtual experiences to mobile apps

Few technologies excite like augmented reality (AR). AR brings static images to life, transports the viewer into virtual locations, and creates dynamic interactive environments that can revolutionize the ways companies engage with their customers.

• Sprint, T-Mobile Restart Deal Talks, Once Again

Sprint Corp. and T-Mobile US Inc. have rekindled merger talks, people familiar with the matter said, as the wireless rivals explore a combination for the third time in four years.

• Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg returns for second day of Congressional hearings

Facebook (FB) CEO and co-founder Mark Zuckerberg returned to Capitol Hill on Wednesday for five more hours of wide-ranging questions, this time from the U.S. House of Representatives Energy and Commerce Committees.

• Bots in the Twittersphere

The role of so-called social media “bots” – automated accounts capable of posting content or interacting with other users with no direct human involvement – has been the subject of much scrutiny and attention in recent years.

• Best for a good reason

Here’s the latest chapter of our Network Story: Best for a good reason. 

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