Sure, let’s dive in. Here we go.
So, okay, another Monday rolls around, and I’m here to spill the beans on the world of XR. Or lack thereof. You know, everyone’s been buzzing about Project Moohan, but Google’s playing it quiet. Weird, right? Maybe it’s on purpose. Or maybe they just don’t want a repeat of the “VR is dead” headlines if things flop. Who knows? But hey, let’s see what the next few weeks bring.
Top Stories of the Week
Here’s a shocker – Meta’s cash flow is up, but not from where you’d think. The smartglasses, not the Quest gizmos, seem to be the golden goose. Who saw that coming? Right, Ray-Ban Meta is hot stuff, and they’re cranking up production with EssilorLuxottica. Funny how Meta’s banking on fashion-forward tech while their mixed reality stuff is wading through some sticky mud. Whatevs, maybe those new glasses they’re cooking up will change the game. But, it’s smartglasses leading the charge, thanks to AI and all that jazz. Zuckerberg thinks they’re the gateway to the metaverse. Bold, huh? Let’s see if anyone wears them all day like he says.
Other Juicy Bits
Meta chimed in on how long we should be in VR—20 to 40 minutes. Makes sense, I guess. Less than that feels like a waste, more than that, and you’re fried. I’m kind of with them; anything longer, and my forehead starts protesting.
And oh, Halo glasses from Brilliant Labs hit the scene! They’ve got AI smarts, bone-conduction audio, and they’re tweakable ’cause open-source is cool like that. A bit iffy on the display, but hey, you win some, you lose some.
Quick Mentions
- Meta’s touting new, super-thin XR glasses with some Stanford wizards. Don’t hold your breath on those hitting shelves anytime soon, though.
- Hairstyle swaps are now a thing for Meta Avatars! Kinda neat, turns out they can switch up your digital ‘do on a whim. Handy for some.
- Alibaba’s getting into AR with Quark AI Glasses. We’ll see where that goes.
Burnley vs Lazio in VR? Oh, that’s happening—courtesy of Rezzil. Experience the madness on August 9th using your Quest.
More Product Launches
- TOALL’s teaser for Visual-X—seems like a Vision Pro mini-me. Early feedback? Hmm, mixed at best.
- DJI’s Osmo 360 is challenging Insta360. And whoa, it’s bringing some serious heat in the specs department.
And Wait, There’s More
Microsoft squeezing 3D meetings into Teams. Sounds… fun? If by fun you mean awkwardly staring at avatars. But, they’re finally giving the Mesh tech something to do.
New games and updates, too—the usual suspects from clever folks cranking out VR experiences. Like, Warpforge’s new VR project and some delightful chaos in Besiege VR. Rumor has it, VR might finally pop up in Star Citizen. A decade late, but eh, better late than never, right?
Endless Thanks
Still with me? Great. Before we wrap up, shoutout to everyone who’s been a patron. If you’re feeling generous, consider tossing some support to the Red Cross in Ukraine. They’re doing some crucial work, and every bit helps.
So yeah, that’s the rundown. Will any of this lead to tech we can’t live without? Or are we just gonna bury ourselves in more screens? Only time will tell.
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