The chapter discusses the acquisition of NextVR by Apple, focusing on the advancements in shooting 3D content and enhancing live sports events through immersive experiences. It highlights the technical and artistic complexities of utilizing VR for sports viewing, emphasizing the transformative potential for music and spectator sports. The speakers anticipate Apple's proficiency in live sports broadcasting post-acquisition, catering to a vast user base with enhanced immersive experiences.
This week, Marques and David talk with Hugo Barra about his blog post where he makes a number of points and observations about the Apple Vision Pro and the state of VR in general. There's a lot to get into! Enjoy!
Links:
Hugo's Blog Post: https://bit.ly/4cYlEhS
Hugo hired by Facebook: https://bit.ly/4azeBur
Verge Oculus Rift review: https://bit.ly/3W20Obw
Piano Vision: https://bit.ly/3Q3nap7
Karl Guttag: https://bit.ly/3VZu4iQ
DisneyQuest Paper: https://bit.ly/49yIREo
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Apple Vision Pro: https://geni.us/po94
Meta Quest 3: https://geni.us/SUUuw
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