Oculus Connect 6 is about to start.
This thread will cover the news & highlights of where Facebook is taking the future of spatial computing.
It's my 6th Connect & I'll be providing commentary & context. #OC6
oculusconnect.com/watch
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SUPER IMPRESSIVE!
[Slight him of concern and worry from the audience]
Facebook just acquired neural interface leader @CTRLlabsCo which uses EMG.
My interview w them for more info
voicesofvr.com/814-neuroscien…
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It's super impressive.
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Pretty amazing and cutting edge AI + computer vision on a mobile processor
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The most exciting part of it all to me is the fact that they have a world building tool.
@Osso_VR on the bleeding edge here.
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It's not in the future
@Jason_Rubin reads the divinatory Magic 8-Ball.
"Should I buy into VR... Is now the time?"
'YES'
"Is now the time to think about developing for VR?"
'Absolutely YES'
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Episode 2 launches today.
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Me: How much of our microexpression VR sovereignty should we surrender to machine learning?
Already tons of progress year to year with each Oculus Connect & from DK1 to Quest from 2013 to 2019.
Lots more innovation yet to come & it's going to be coming from this Immersive community. #OC6
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Keep an eye out for me & come say "Hi!"
voicesofvr.com
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I've been unpacking reactions on the floor & there's lots of stuff not being said about privacy, ethics, & open metaverse.
If you're into VR storytelling & you haven't seen it yet, then try to catch the full installation & then you can listen to this
voicesofvr.com/821-dreams-sym…
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