Metaverse Episodes

Metaverse news and rumors, including the latest developments in VR and AR.
Tues. 05/19 - If You Virtual Build It, They Will Come
May 19, 2020

Tues. 05/19 - If You Virtual Build It, They Will Come

Microsoft’s virtual version of its Build conference unleashes an array of news, including Microsoft Cloud for Healthcare, a new component system for live document editing, a collaboration with Sony on embedded AI in camera sensors, a super-fast OpenAI supercomputer built on Azure, and better Linux support in Windows 10? Also, new leaks about Apple’s AR glasses, the Department of Justice slams Apple on phone encryption, Apple in negotiations to buoy Apple+ with a back catalog of programming, Walm...
Fri. 05/17 - Is Minecraft Earth The Killer App For AR?
May 17, 2019

Fri. 05/17 - Is Minecraft Earth The Killer App For AR?

Can Minecraft Earth be the killer app for AR? Are the best and brightest shunning working at Facebook? Has drone maker DJI beaten GoPro at its own game? And do I have some killer weekend longreads suggestions? You better believe I do.Sponsors:EthosLife.com/rideWeWorkRemotely.comLinks:Hewlett Packard Enterprise to buy supercomputer maker Cray in $1.30 billion deal (Reuters)MINECRAFT EARTH GOES A STEP BEYOND POKÉMON GO TO COVER THE WORLD IN BLOCKS (TheVerge)Facebook has struggled to hire...
Tue. 8/8 - The Magic Leap Is Finally A Thing!
Aug. 8, 2018

Tue. 8/8 - The Magic Leap Is Finally A Thing!

We can actually, finally find out what Magic Leap does, Snap reports earnings, Slack gets ready for war, Patreon is building a patronage empire and why you’re probably getting ripped off if you’re paying for DSL. Links:I TRIED MAGIC LEAP AND SAW A FLAWED GLIMPSE OF MIXED REALITY’S AMAZING POTENTIAL (The Verge)Magic Leap Headset Test Drive: Off Your Phone and Into Your World (WSJ)Magic Leap’s headset is real, but that may not be enough (MIT Technology Review)Patreon buys Memberful but keeps it in...