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Why Spatial Computing Is Harder Than Mars: XR Hype & Smart Glasses – Antony 'SkarredGhost' Vitillo

Oct 7, 2025
Antony "SkarredGhost" Vitillo, a renowned XR blogger and industry critic, sheds light on the complexities of spatial computing. He shares his journey from a failed startup to becoming a key voice in immersive tech. The conversation dives into Apple’s shift towards AI smart glasses, the struggle between device prototypes and real products, and the cyclical nature of XR hype. With thoughts on user acceptance and the evolving landscape post-pandemic, Vitillo offers an insightful look at the challenges and future of XR technology.
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ANECDOTE

Origin Of SkarredGhost

  • Antony Vitillo became "SkarredGhost" after starting a Twitter handle to promote an AR/VR startup and kept writing even after the startup failed.
  • His blog outlasted the startup and grew into a nine-year project with ~30k followers across LinkedIn and Twitter.
ANECDOTE

First VR Encounter Sparks Career

  • Vitillo describes his first VR moment with an Oculus Rift DK2 at his office and felt immediate awe despite low resolution and tracking limits.
  • That 'magical teleportation' convinced him to pursue XR professionally.
INSIGHT

Big Players Chase Shifting Strategies

  • Vitillo finds frequent strategy shifts across Apple, Meta, and Google reveal how companies chase each other's moves rather than a steady roadmap.
  • He thinks Apple should still evolve Vision Pro hardware even if glasses gain priority.
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