In this engaging discussion, Alex Himel, Meta’s VP of Wearables, shares insights from his 15+ years at the company, focusing on augmented reality and wearable tech. He explores the evolution of devices like the Orion glasses, touching on AI's role in enhancing user experiences. Alex discusses the intriguing possibility of wearables replacing smartphones and shares amusing personal stories about sandwiches, debating the best bread and where tomatoes belong. It's a delightful mix of tech innovation and culinary fun!

In this engaging discussion, Andrew "Hawk" Hawkins, a former NFL wide receiver and co-founder of StatusPRO, teams up with Troy Jones, a former D1 quarterback and co-founder as well. They unveil the innovative NFL PRO ERA, a groundbreaking simulation game that immerses players in the football experience. The duo delves into how mixed reality and AI will transform sports technology. They also share insightful thoughts on team dynamics and leadership lessons learned from sports, sprinkled with playful predictions for the upcoming NFL season.

Refik Anadol, an internationally renowned media artist and director, redefines creativity at the intersection of data and machine intelligence. He discusses his innovative concept of 'data painting,' revealing how he transforms complex data into stunning visual art. Anadol shares insights on the evolution of photography as an art form and the collaborative potential of AI in enhancing artistic expression. He also highlights the importance of maintaining curiosity and imagination in our rapidly changing digital landscape.

Michael Abrash, Chief Scientist of Reality Labs Research, shares insights from a decade of innovation in virtual and augmented reality. He discusses groundbreaking technologies like hand tracking and pancake lenses that have reshaped Meta's products. The conversation dives into challenges of developing full AR glasses, including power and weight constraints. They reflect on the evolution of consumer expectations, the impact of AI on tech, and the influence of science fiction in driving future innovations.

Investor and author Matthew Ball discusses Meta's vision for the metaverse, challenges in AR development, investments in Reality Labs, and timelines for building the future. Topics include AI in AR, technical challenges in AR glasses development, strategic investments in the metaverse, and advancements in AI technology for AR headsets.

The Future According to Matthew Ball: Epyllion CEO and author of The Metaverse joins Meta CTO Boz to discuss the evolution of the metaverse, advancements in technology, human connection, and virtual reality headsets like Quest 3 and Apple Vision Pro.

Technologist and author Steven Sinofsky joins host Andrew Bosworth to discuss standing up new platforms, building novel technologies, and the potential of VR, AR, and AI. They also explore missed opportunities in the tech industry and the limitations of current platforms, as well as the importance of openness in shaping the future.

Host Boz talks to Meta's VP of AI Research Joelle Pineau and Chief AI Scientist Yann LeCun about FAIR, Meta's Fundamental AI Research Lab, and the importance of open research and collaboration. They discuss the limitations of current AI systems, theory of mind and world models in AI research, the concept of consciousness, and their online presence on different social media platforms.

Thomas Van Bouwel, indie developer and pioneer of Meta's Presence Platform suite of tools, joins Boz to discuss the creativity unlocked by mixed reality (MR) in XR development. They delve into the potential for room-scale experiences without moving furniture and the benefits of MR in architecture. They also touch on sensor accuracy, the popularity of the presence platform, and the inspiration behind Cubism. The chapter explores the promise of MR in gaming, design, and industries, and the joy of MR experiences and favorite buildings.

In today’s episode, our host, Head of RL, and Meta CTO Andrew “Boz” Bosworth is joined by Jason Rubin, VP of Metaverse Experiences.Rubin is an industry veteran who started out as co-founder of the gaming studio Naughty Dog, where as a programmer and director he led work on titles like Crash Bandicoot and Jak & Daxter — two pioneering games from the early days of the PlayStation platform. Following that, he worked across a range of gaming, social media, and technology businesses before landing at Oculus in 2014. And he’s played an integral role in the development of the VR gaming and content ecosystem ever since. With Meta Quest 3 coming in the fall, Boz and Rubin get into what to expect from our next generation of VR headsets, as well as some of the biggest VR games coming this year, including Asgard’s Wrath 2, Ghostbusters: Rise of the Ghost Lord, Arizona Sunshine 2, and more. They also discuss why they both love photography so much, what’s the most slept-on VR game out there right now, and the graphic novel you need to be reading in 2023. For feedback and suggestions, drop Boz a message @boztank on Instagram or Twitter.