This Week In XR October 6th, 2023 ft. Ted and Rony
Oct 6, 2023
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Ted shares his impressions of Quest 3 while Rony discusses the growing importance of authentication. Topics include wearable AI, Deep Fakes of Mr. Beast and Tom Hanks, and Meta's smart glasses. The podcast also covers AI tools in design, smaller stories like Animate Anything and AR Tour of Grand Avenue, and a comparison between Quest 3 and Apple Vision Pro.
The Quest 3 VR headset offers good visual clarity, functionality, and affordability, making it a strong competitor to more expensive devices like the Apple Vision Pro.
Mid-sized companies like Epic and Unity face challenges in navigating the industry due to resource limitations, but their products like the Quest 3 have the potential to disrupt the market.
The emergence of Animate Anything and the virtual AR tour of Grand Avenue showcase the growing potential for immersive digital experiences in real-world locations.
Deep dives
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The Quest 3 is a highly anticipated device that offers good visual clarity, functionality, and affordability compared to other more expensive VR headsets. It is set to compete with the Apple Vision Pro and aims to provide a comparable VR experience at a fraction of the price. The device has a resolution slightly over 2K per eye and offers a minimization of the screen-door effect. With its pancake optics and improved camera tracking, it provides a compelling VR experience.
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Epic's recent layoff signals the challenges faced by mid-sized companies in the industry. As a private and medium-sized company, Epic finds itself in a vulnerable position, lacking the resources and scale of larger companies like Amazon and Apple. However, its products, such as the Quest 3, continue to generate market interest and have the potential to disrupt the industry by providing affordable, high-quality experiences. The success of Epic and Unity, both mid-sized companies, is crucial to the industry, and their ability to navigate challenges and market demands will determine their future.
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The Epic Games conference brought together thousands of developers, showcasing their work and demonstrating the power of the Fortnite engine. While Epic has experienced significant growth and success, it faces challenges in managing its rapid expansion and providing support for its diverse user base. The conference highlighted the positive energy and momentum within the industry, as well as the ongoing struggles and the need to adapt to changing market conditions. Overall, Epic remains a force to be reckoned with, and its commitment to creators and technological advancements will continue to shape the industry.
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Additional noteworthy news includes the emergence of Animate Anything, a start-up that offers a simple web interface for creating animations. Aimed at consumer-level users, this platform allows individuals to animate objects without extensive software knowledge. Another development is the virtual AR tour of Grand Avenue in Los Angeles, providing an augmented reality experience of the area. While still in its early stages, this demonstrates the potential for immersive digital tours and experiences in real-world locations.
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Lastly, concerns about deepfakes and their potential for misuse continue to grow. Recent incidents involving the deepfake videos of Mr. Beast and Tom Hanks highlight the need for reliable methods to authenticate and certify the authenticity of digital content. As the technology improves, the implications for cybersecurity and protecting against deepfakes become increasingly critical.
This week it's all Ted and Rony, as Charlie and the guest were nixed by travel trouble. Top topic is wearable AI, like Humane's AI pin, which has a micro projector for visual data, projected on a table or your hand. Mr. Beast and Tom Hanks were Deep Faked. The importance of authentication, says Rony, is growing exponentially. Ted shares his impressions of Quest 3.
