We are still a while away from the “mass adoption” of XR (collective name for VR / AR), but among the big technology giants the battle is raging for what they see as “the next big computing platform”. The corona crisis has only fueled the fire even more, and so I serve you with an overview of the most important, most striking events and changes in the XR landscape.
We are still a while away from the “mass adoption” of XR (collective name for VR / AR), but among the big technology giants the battle is raging for what they see as “the next big computing platform”. The corona crisis has only fueled the fire even more, and so I serve you with an overview of the most important, most striking events and changes in the XR landscape.
Now that working remotely has become the new normal, it should make us think about our interface to the world and the possibilities of redefining it when the lockdown ends. If I have to be very honest, my smartphone usage is getting out of hand, and I’m not even talking about the hours I spend on my dual computer screen. Where I used to have face-to-face customer contact, now everything happens in front of a screen. It’s not less efficient, on the contrary, but monotonous and two-dimensional.
Now that working remotely has become the new normal, it should make us think about our interface to the world and the possibilities of redefining it when the lockdown ends. If I have to be very honest, my smartphone usage is getting out of hand, and I’m not even talking about the hours I spend on my dual computer screen. Where I used to have face-to-face customer contact, now everything happens in front of a screen. It’s not less efficient, on the contrary, but monotonous and two-dimensional.
It all started with the cancellation of the Mobile World Congress, one of the most important international technology fairs of the year. GDC, F8 of Facebook, E3 followed, but also in our country since yesterday all public events are prohibited until further notice. Last year this time, I was on SXSW for the launch of the VRTL Academy and to connect with thought leaders from the VR community as part of our podcast. The event in Austin is an annual high mass for content creators and media companies, but they too have decided to cancel this edition. We are still looking at keynotes and panel discussions to take place.
It all started with the cancellation of the Mobile World Congress, one of the most important international technology fairs of the year. GDC, F8 of Facebook, E3 followed, but also in our country since yesterday all public events are prohibited until further notice. Last year this time, I was on SXSW for the launch of the VRTL Academy and to connect with thought leaders from the VR community as part of our podcast. The event in Austin is an annual high mass for content creators and media companies, but they too have decided to cancel this edition. We are still looking at keynotes and panel discussions to take place.
Today, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) have become a significant part of operations in businesses, the economy, and society worldwide. These new technologies have completely revolutionized and enhanced the way companies manage their work more effectively and quickly while creating amazing new experiences.
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Today, virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) have become a significant part of operations in businesses, the economy, and society worldwide. These new technologies have completely revolutionized and enhanced the way companies manage their work more effectively and quickly while creating amazing new experiences.
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