Bits & Atomen Is dit het einde van de Metaverse?
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Jan 23, 2026 Meta is cutting back on its Metaverse investments, sparking questions about Zuckerberg's commitment. The podcast dives into the murky waters of microplastics, highlighting doubts in their detection and the risks of contamination. In a tech twist, Apple opts for Google's LLMs over OpenAI's for Siri. Listeners will also discover why dogs have floppy ears, the latest on China's ambitious satellite plans, and a surprising study showing cows using tools. With discussions on AI, animal intelligence, and a new TikTok app, there's a lot to chew on!
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Metas VR Bet Fell Short
- Meta invested hugely in a VR-first future but after five years has seen almost no mass adoption of Horizon Worlds.
- Dominique Deckmyn argues the cutbacks reflect pragmatic recalibration, not total abandonment of immersive hardware.
From Heavy VR To Lightweight AR
- Meta shifts focus from full VR headsets to lighter AR-style glasses and mixed-reality experiences.
- Dominique says AR glasses could still be the next big device and Meta remains an early market leader there.
Microplastics Measurements Are Uncertain
- Reports of microplastics throughout the human body are questionable due to contamination and unsuitable measurement methods.
- Pieter Van Dooren explains many studies lack proper controls, making current figures unreliable though not impossible.