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About a decade ago, a high school pal and I were having a beer in downtown San Francisco. The conversation turned towards an XR-enabled future, as I was launching what would become my Lumiere award-winning #XR #startup. #Facebook had just purchased #Oculus (where I would later work), and glimpses of AI were starting to take root in new teams. One of the ideas I shared with my friend was about digital worlds where thematic IP, genres, or various types of stylization would be overlaid atop the physical world. I didn’t mean just a GUI or a character but entire cities mapped out down to 1m accuracy or better. The physical world would inform the digital, to best take advantage of procedural content generation that would keep the user safe, while grounding the overlay in a semblance of physical correspondence to the senses. We had seen virtual worlds depicted before, but I had never seen XR envisioned quite that way. He recommended I pick up a copy of “Rainbow’s End” by Vernor Vinge (https://lnkd.in/g_HWj-pU), winner of the #HugoAward in 2007. Vernor’s book cohesively articulated the abstractions I had in mind. Better still, when placed inside the thrust of a narrative, albeit fictional, it resonated deeply with me, especially since it’s set in my beloved San Diego in 2025. In the book, entire worlds are tailored to the individual, and entire economies of scale can exist for just a single person and their version of the world, licensed to whoever wishes to partake in a given digital (mass) hallucination. Their uses ran the gamut from #entertainment, #education, to #healthcare, and so on. This reality is coming more into focus for platforms like #MetaQuest, although it seemed then more like the realm of enterprise to me for at least another 20-30 years. Indeed, I spoke to companies like #Disney and other #themepark creatives about it, because it seems like a natural progression for #themedentertainment: a fully controllable, expansive, autonomous, immersive experience that could exist before, during, and after one’s attendance at a physical park. I have written about this concept more extensively for the #EDM #musicfestival known as #Tomorrowland (no affiliation to Disney, though I discuss them in the same breath), in another article from a few years ago: https://lnkd.in/gZm4nzP9? More recently, Kyle Goodrich (from #Snap) posted a #vfx example here on #LinkedIn, that fills in one's everyday very much like the book. I hope others will be inspired by these, as well as the novel. Keep grinding, but make sure to spend some time with friends—you never know where, when, or how the necessary inspiration will find you! _ Kyle's original post: https://lnkd.in/g8sDvBMz _ #scifi #metaverse #cyberspace #vr #ar #iappa

About a decade ago, a high school pal and I were having a beer in downtown San Francisco. The conversation turned towards an XR-enabled future, as I was launching what would become my Lumiere award-winning #XR #startup. #Facebook had just purchased #Oculus (where I would later work), and glimpses of AI were starting to take root in new teams. One of the ideas I shared with my friend was about digital worlds where thematic IP, genres, or various types of stylization would be overlaid atop the physical world. I didn’t mean just a GUI or a character but entire cities mapped out down to 1m accuracy or better. The physical world would inform the digital, to best take advantage of procedural content generation that would keep the user safe, while grounding the overlay in a semblance of physical correspondence to the senses. We had seen virtual worlds depicted before, but I had never seen XR envisioned quite that way. He recommended I pick up a copy of “Rainbow’s End” by Vernor Vinge (https://lnkd.in/g_HWj-pU), winner of the #HugoAward in 2007. Vernor’s book cohesively articulated the abstractions I had in mind. Better still, when placed inside the thrust of a narrative, albeit fictional, it resonated deeply with me, especially since it’s set in my beloved San Diego in 2025. In the book, entire worlds are tailored to the individual, and entire economies of scale can exist for just a single person and their version of the world, licensed to whoever wishes to partake in a given digital (mass) hallucination. Their uses ran the gamut from #entertainment, #education, to #healthcare, and so on. This reality is coming more into focus for platforms like #MetaQuest, although it seemed then more like the realm of enterprise to me for at least another 20-30 years. Indeed, I spoke to companies like #Disney and other #themepark creatives about it, because it seems like a natural progression for #themedentertainment: a fully controllable, expansive, autonomous, immersive experience that could exist before, during, and after one’s attendance at a physical park. I have written about this concept more extensively for the #EDM #musicfestival known as #Tomorrowland (no affiliation to Disney, though I discuss them in the same breath), in another article from a few years ago: https://lnkd.in/gZm4nzP9? More recently, Kyle Goodrich (from #Snap) posted a #vfx example here on #LinkedIn, that fills in one's everyday very much like the book. I hope others will be inspired by these, as well as the novel. Keep grinding, but make sure to spend some time with friends—you never know where, when, or how the necessary inspiration will find you! _ Kyle's original post: https://lnkd.in/g8sDvBMz _ #scifi #metaverse #cyberspace #vr #ar #iappa

About a decade ago, a high school pal and I were having a beer in downtown San Francisco. The conversation turned towards an XR-enabled future, as I was launching what would become my Lumiere award-winning #XR #startup. #Facebook had just purchased #Oculus (where I would later work), and glimpses of AI were starting to take root in new teams. One of the ideas I shared with my friend was about digital worlds where thematic IP, genres, or various types of stylization would be overlaid atop the physical world. I didn’t mean just a GUI or a character but entire cities mapped out down to 1m accuracy or better. The physical world would inform the digital, to best take advantage of procedural content generation that would keep the user safe, while grounding the overlay in a semblance of physical correspondence to the senses. We had seen virtual worlds depicted before, but I had never seen XR envisioned quite that way. He recommended I pick up a copy of “Rainbow’s End” by Vernor Vinge (https://lnkd.in/g_HWj-pU), winner of the #HugoAward in 2007. Vernor’s book cohesively articulated the abstractions I had in mind. Better still, when placed inside the thrust of a narrative, albeit fictional, it resonated deeply with me, especially since it’s set in my beloved San Diego in 2025. 👀 In the book, entire worlds are tailored to the individual, and entire economies of scale can exist for just a single person and their version of the world, licensed to whoever wishes to partake in a given digital (mass) hallucination. Their uses ran the gamut from #entertainment, #education, to #healthcare, and so on. This reality is coming more into focus for platforms like #MetaQuest, although it seemed then more like the realm of enterprise to me for at least another 20-30 years. Indeed, I spoke to companies like #Disney and other #themepark creatives about it, because it seems like a natural progression for #themedentertainment: a fully controllable, expansive, autonomous, immersive experience that could exist before, during, and after one’s attendance at a physical park. I have written about this concept more extensively for the #EDM #musicfestival known as #Tomorrowland (no affiliation to Disney, though I discuss them in the same breath), in another article from a few years ago: https://lnkd.in/gZm4nzP9? More recently, Kyle Goodrich (from #Snap) posted a #vfx example here on #LinkedIn, that fills in one's everyday very much like the book. I hope others will be inspired by these, as well as the novel. Keep grinding, but make sure to spend some time with friends—you never know where, when, or how the necessary inspiration will find you! _ Kyle's original post: https://lnkd.in/g8sDvBMz _ #scifi #metaverse #cyberspace #vr #ar #iappa

🌊 𝐈𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐓𝐞𝐜𝐡𝐧𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲: 𝐀 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐖𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 🌊 Recently, we showed our partners at Insight how companies in the maritime industry are using JoinXR to streamline design reviews. Key advantages: 🚢𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: providing a more accurate and comprehensive understanding of the vessel's layout, systems and ergonomics.  🚢 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐈𝐬𝐬𝐮𝐞𝐬: designers can identify potential design flaws and bottlenecks early in the process, saving time and costs. 🚢 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧: multidisciplined teams can collaborate remotely in a shared virtual environment as if on board the ship. The only boundary is the one you set up on your headset before opening JoinXR to explore our brand new environment mode features! Looking forward to the new horizons the maritime industry can bring with immersive technology. Mark Knowles - Lee Celia Beecham Davi de Andrade Perran Camburn #maritimeinnovation #shipdesign #immersivetechnology #mixerreality #virtualreality #augmentedreality

Really excited to see #Meta’s Hyperscape. This is the implementation of Gaussian Splatting in VR! To take this one step further, imagine you can revisit spaces in your memory and feel how this memory changes through time. This is the ultimate goal of Generated Memories, an immersive art experience that explores the intertwining of past, present, and future through personal and collective memories. This VR/XR artwork reconstructs past experiences and depicts future scenes, inviting viewers into a surreal and profound universe of interconnected human experiences. We still have a long way to go but I believe we’re heading towards the right direction! #3dgaussiansplatting #gaussiansplatting #3DGS #Photogrammetry #RealityCapture #LiDAR #Polycam #LumaAI #3Dscan #radiancefields #xr #vr #ar

🕶 Meta Unveils Orion "The Most Advanced Glasses Ever Created" 👇 After a decade in development, Meta has introduced Orion, a groundbreaking leap in augmented reality technology. Unveiled at Meta Connect, these glasses promise life-size holograms, multitasking windows, and immersive entertainment, all seamlessly controlled through a neural interface. This innovation blurs the line between the digital and physical worlds, offering users an experience once relegated to science fiction. Initially, Orion will be made available exclusively to developers, ensuring its potential is fully realized before wider release. Meta’s vision with Orion is to redefine how we interact with the digital world—bringing futuristic possibilities into our everyday lives. #MetaOrion #AR #Revolution #Tech #Innovation #Neural #Interface #Meta #FutureIsNow #MohammadAlsaheb #Technology #Everyday #Trend #Fiction 🤝 Don't miss out on the latest global developments - finance, IT, ESG, and beyond. Follow along for a well-rounded perspective on insights and trends that shape our world today and tomorrow: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eR3axAuf ♻ Repost this and help spread the knowledge! ⚠ All video rights and credits are reserved to the respective owner(s).

"Mind-blowing tech alert! 🤯 Remember when sending smells through your phone seemed impossible? Well, an American startup called Osmo just made it happen! They've cracked the code on digitizing and transmitting scents - basically giving computers a sense of smell. Their first success? Perfectly recreating a plum's scent in a different location. While that might sound simple, it's HUGE for the future of VR gaming, healthcare, and even perfume making! The team (led by an ex-Google researcher) built what's basically a 'Google Translate' for smells. Pretty wild, right? The future is looking (and smelling) exciting! 🌟 #Innovation #FutureOfTech #TechNews #naiblenews

D87: Meta Unveils Orion – AR Glasses are here and it only took a decade! 👓🔥 After nearly 10 years in the making, Zuck just dropped Orion, Meta’s new AR glasses prototype. When they started, the team thought they had a 10% chance of success… but here we are! Orion is fully standalone with eye, hand, and neural tracking—yep, we’re talking video calls with friends as avatars right next to you! Meta's calling it “the world’s most advanced AR glasses.” And Zuck’s rocking his new "#FoundersMode" style—looking more like he's going to the nightclub than a c-suite meeting. TL;DR: Seems like they built it. Just like they said they would. Would you rock a pair of these? #Meta #Orion #AR #Tech #Innovation #ZuckMode

Sometimes I feel like what I do is straight out of a sci-fi movie, and then other times I'm actually just making sci-fi a reality. Throughout my career, I've been incredibly fortunate to play a pivotal role in some cutting edge ventures. Giving me the opportunity to leverage emerging technologies, to craft experiences that not only captivate audiences but also push the limits of what is possible. At Meta I was brought on to future-cast, where I worked with an internal incubator exploring the possibilities of near-future technologies such as AI, Spatial Computing, MR (AR, VR), and led a team on the design and completion of an undisclosed AR project. I was also able to collaborate with the Snaps Originals team where we pushed the boundaries of narrative and utilized their various platforms, including MR, AR, VR, social, maps, messaging, and gaming, to produce mobile-first shows and games that were entirely bespoke to Snap. I have also created award winning interactive experiences and games for Netflix, Hulu, Xbox and Sony Entertainment to name a few. But most recently I have been working with a company called Wonder, Inc where they are looking to disrupt the fast food & delivery industry. I have just wrapped up a second phase of a contract where I have been lucky enough to be able to apply my knowledge of innovation, emerging tech and creative execution to a project that will define and reinvent this space. While I can't disclose specifics yet, what I can say is that I have been able to take another peek into what the future may hold and it's pretty amazing!  Thanks again to the incredible teams at Wonder and to my amazing team for all the inspiring work. I’m looking forward to the next phase. Cheers. #future #futuretech #MR #AR #VR #AI #SpatialComputing #narrative #meta #snap

exciting future ahead with mixed reality and ai. but glasses need to get more slimmer and sleekier.