Decoder with Nilay Patel What happened to the metaverse?
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Jul 18, 2024 
In a deep dive with Matthew Ball, CEO of Epyllion and author of "Building the Spatial Internet," the conversation navigates the current state of the metaverse. Ball reflects on the discrepancies between early hype and today's reality, discussing the potential of the Apple Vision Pro and its implications for mainstream adoption. He explores the evolving landscape of immersive technologies and the complex issues surrounding interoperability and the digital goods market. The talk is a candid look at the future of a 3D internet.
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Book Revision
- Matthew Ball's book, "The Metaverse," has been significantly revised and expanded.
- The new title, "Building the Spatial Internet," reflects a more grounded approach.
Vision Pro Limitations
- Apple's Vision Pro, despite being advanced, highlights the limitations of current VR/AR technology.
- Mainstream adoption of HMDs is still far off, despite significant investment.
Meta's AR Shift
- Meta's shift towards AR glasses like Ray-Bans indicates a move to more accessible augmented reality experiences.
- This acknowledges that fully immersive VR is not yet mainstream.
