Are 3D-Scanned Consumer Products Worth the Hype? A Creator’s Guide to Placebo Tech
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Are 3D-Scanned Consumer Products Worth the Hype? A Creator’s Guide to Placebo Tech

ttheart
2026-01-27
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Use the Groov insole case to learn when 3D-scanned personalization is real value vs placebo—and how to list claims honestly to build trust.

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