a16z Podcast a16z Podcast: Mobile Falls Hard for Virtual Reality
Mar 2, 2016
Benedict Evans, a tech analyst known for his insights on mobile and emerging technologies, shares intriguing observations from the Mobile World Congress. He discusses how the mobile industry is increasingly enamored with virtual reality, yet questions its profitability for hardware makers. Evans highlights the shifting value from hardware to software and the dynamic nature of the smartphone market, including the rise of companies like Algeria's Condor. He also considers the challenges of integrating VR with smartphones and the need for affordability to spark mainstream adoption.
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