August 15, 2023

VR – virtual reality – is about to get its moment in the sun. That means increased sales for a new generation of devices and games, but more importantly it reflects an uptick in consumer recognition and curiosity, which is the next step on the long road to the next tech platform. AR – augmented reality…

June 11, 2023

In the last article I described a few things missing from Apple’s introduction of its new AR/VR ski goggles spatial computer, Vision Pro. Take the time to watch this six-minute distillation of the Apple presentation, or this Apple nine-minute promotional video. I want to point out a few more things that stand out because they’re not there. Shared experiences are missing. Every…

June 7, 2023

On Monday Apple introduced its long awaited new AR/VR headset, the “Apple Vision Pro,” along with a new operating system designed to work in the 3D environment seen through the device. The Vision Pro is primarily a virtual reality device but it has some clever features to connect you to the outside world while you’re…

March 2, 2023

A new study from researchers at UC Berkeley concludes that virtual reality users can be uniquely identified within a few seconds by looking at the way they move their head and hands. This is interesting but not surprising if you’ve been paying attention. If you value personal privacy, you are living in the wrong universe. Let’s start…