The hottest Virtual reality Substack posts right now

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A Different Approach to VR

Philip’s Newsletter • 3 HN points • 05 Mar 24
🕹 Technology Virtual reality
  1. The proposed VR approach focuses on detecting intention rather than actual physical motion to reduce nausea and improve the immersive experience.
  2. By immobilizing the user's head, arms, and legs, the VR system can provide realistic physical feedback for interactions like handling objects, fighting, or dancing.
  3. Challenges include addressing nausea caused by optical flow without vestibular input and compensating for lack of proprioceptive feedback, but these obstacles could potentially be overcome through further experimentation and technological advancements.

The problem was the product

benn.substack • 3 HN points • 16 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Virtual reality
  1. Apple Vision Pro is aiming for true augmented reality, teasing a bolder future despite current limitations.
  2. Visionary products create a shared vision of the future, like a Schelling point guiding everyone in the same direction.
  3. The modern data stack lost its coherence and original mission, leading to a collapse due to lack of a communal vision.

Vision Con

The Convivial Society • 2 HN points • 09 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Virtual reality
  1. Apple's release of Vision Pro headset has sparked discussions on the implications of technology on our perception of time and attention.
  2. The debate around using Vision Pro in everyday scenarios raises questions about living as a 'creature' vs. living as a 'machine.'
  3. Embracing fullness of presence and depth of experience in everyday moments may lead to a renewed sense of connection and enchantment with the real world.

Looking away

Internal exile • 2 HN points • 02 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Virtual reality
  1. Tech products often prioritize sustaining the tech industry over real necessity.
  2. AR/VR devices like Apple's Vision Pro can deepen the divide between mediated reality and actual experience.
  3. Memories and reality are more than just detailed visuals; genuine memories involve what is not recorded and preserved.
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The Journey of Bodybuilding.com to Black Box VR: Revolutionizing Fitness with Ryan Deluca

The Healthtech Initiative • 0 implied HN points • 21 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Virtual reality
  1. Ryan Deluca's journey from starting a business selling creatine to embracing digital marketing techniques and building Bodybuilding.com showcases the power of innovative thinking and entrepreneurship.
  2. Bodybuilding.com's success was attributed to a focus on transparent content marketing, community engagement through forums, and personalization with exercise guides and supplement reviews.
  3. Transitioning from Bodybuilding.com to Black Box VR, Ryan Deluca emphasizes the importance of innovation, creating unique products, and integrating new technologies like virtual reality to revolutionize the fitness industry.

The Future Is a Dupe

Digital Native • 0 implied HN points • 28 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Virtual reality
  1. Gen Z is interested in finding cheaper alternatives to expensive products, known as 'dupes', and platforms like TikTok are popular for sharing these recommendations.
  2. New technologies like Sora and Vision Pro are changing the way we create and experience content, with AI models generating videos from text prompts and devices like Vision Pro offering immersive experiences.
  3. The integration of AI and spatial computing in our daily lives brings both positive and negative implications, with opportunities for improved communication and accessibility, but also potential challenges in job displacement and ethical concerns.

Apple's Big Experiment

Joshua Gans' Newsletter • 0 implied HN points • 06 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Virtual reality
  1. Apple's new Vision Pro device is heavily powered by AI, despite Apple not explicitly mentioning AI in its marketing. The device uses AI for interactions, user interface, latency reduction, and even predicting user behavior.
  2. Apple's approach with the Vision Pro is a 'best foot forward' experiment, focusing on creating a functional and user-friendly spatial computer. The success or failure of this experiment could impact the future of AR and VR technology development.
  3. The Vision Pro's high price tag of $3,499 positions it as a premium product, akin to Apple's previous pricey but successful launches like the original iPhone. The device's success may determine the future of AR and VR investments in the tech industry.

The humans in machines

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 18 Jun 22
🕹 Technology Virtual reality
  1. AI like LaMDA is not actually sentient, despite claims suggesting otherwise. When interpreting AI responses, we might 'impute meaning where there is none.'
  2. We have a tendency to anthropomorphize machines, attributing human qualities to them. This can lead to misinterpretations and false assumptions about AI capabilities.
  3. Despite fears of machines taking over, the reality is that AI does not possess feelings, emotions, or the ability to think like a human. It's essential to understand the limitations of AI technology.

Ballyhoo and sorcery

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 13 May 22
🕹 Technology Virtual reality
  1. Crypto market crashes can have significant impacts beyond just wealthy investors, affecting low- and middle-income individuals as well.
  2. New trends in various industries, like fitness, funeral services, and virtual reality moderation, continue to shape and disrupt different aspects of life.
  3. Online communities for investments like cryptocurrency can sometimes lead to negative consequences, especially for those looking for a way out of poverty.

Online jellyfish

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 11 Mar 22
🕹 Technology Virtual reality
  1. Google Translate has become more accurate and useful in global communication, especially in conflict situations.
  2. Efforts like Squad3o3 aim to combat propaganda by sending messages to random Russians, using tools and Google Translate.
  3. Although Google Translate has improved, it still has flaws in communicating important or complex information in various languages.

Not much seems to have happened

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 11 Feb 22
🕹 Technology Virtual reality
  1. The concept of virtual embassies in the metaverse raises questions about their practicality and purpose.
  2. Virtual embassies like those in Second Life were more about generating publicity than providing actual diplomatic services.
  3. The idea of virtual embassies evolving to offer e-visas and utilize blockchain technology, while more practical, may still struggle to provide significant utility compared to traditional websites.

The future's pretty dumb

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 21 Apr 16
🕹 Technology Virtual reality
  1. Facebook may have unintentionally enabled Trump's rise due to the environment it created in Silicon Valley.
  2. Amazon's same-day delivery service is suspiciously unavailable in many black neighborhoods, prompting questions about racial implications.
  3. The current state of chatbots, glitchy and sales-focused, reflects poorly on the potential of future technology.

Who knew

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 30 Mar 16
🕹 Technology Virtual reality
  1. Being a Bangladeshi 'like' farmer entails physically clicking fake Facebook likes. The job might not be as bad as portrayed in the media.
  2. The Internet lacks democracy, but there's a proposal to introduce direct online voting to enhance democratic participation.
  3. Virtual Reality, beyond its entertainment value, has the potential to be used for inflicting torture and pain.

Your tweets are not art

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 22 Feb 16
🕹 Technology Virtual reality
  1. Confessions of a serial social engineer highlight the practice of tricking people for financial gain rather than hacking machines.
  2. Being a teenager without internet access can pose challenges, especially as more educators require online work which can put students at a disadvantage.
  3. An app aims to bridge political divides and foster friendships, with claims of success in conflict zones like Israel and Palestine.

Believe it or not

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 21 Oct 15
🕹 Technology Virtual reality
  1. Technology has always played a crucial role in shaping social movements, from the civil rights movement to modern movements like #BlackLivesMatter.
  2. A shady get-rich-quick scheme on the internet involves creating fake 'experts' who publish books on Amazon under their names and manipulate reviews for profit.
  3. YouTuber Tyler Oakley represents a new model of gay millennial identity, challenging stereotypes and norms.

Just don't go there

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 17 Feb 15
🕹 Technology Virtual reality
  1. Snow days have evolved with technology - it's less about taking the day off and more about working with slower internet speeds.
  2. YouTube has transformed from a rebellious platform to a dominant force in pop culture, raising questions about its impact.
  3. Virtual reality is emerging as a significant trend in the porn industry, blending futuristic technology with adult content.

Counting the goddamn days

Links I Would Gchat You If We Were Friends • 0 implied HN points • 03 Dec 14
🕹 Technology Virtual reality
  1. An art critic reflects on the world of Art Instagram and the intrigue of observing without complete knowledge of the creators.
  2. Efforts to create 'digital smells' are yet to reach the realm of reality despite advancements in sending visual and auditory elements over the internet.
  3. Exploring the history of the internet through various formats like .html, .doc, and .psd that have shaped the online landscape.

Henry Allan: Final Culture War Veteran, 2081

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 15 Oct 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Virtual reality
  1. The post discusses a futuristic concept of a 'Final Culture War Veteran' in the year 2081, integrating elements like glass, steel, electrical cables, crystal diodes, and LED displays.
  2. There is mention of a virtual reality experience where users can interact with a simulated NFT veteran by redeeming a commemorative gift shop exclusive key.
  3. An intriguing blend of technology and art is showcased, depicting a unique and innovative approach to cultural expression and historical engagement.

Do Not Research: Over-Hyphenated Platform Capitalism Futures

Do Not Research • 0 implied HN points • 15 Feb 22
🕹 Technology Virtual reality
  1. Participants in a reading-group meeting created speculative scenarios based on the themes of Platform Capitalism.
  2. The scenarios included themes like post-capitalism, decentralized protection, and even an AI ending capitalism.
  3. The speculative scenarios portrayed a future where technology, AI, and social structures intertwine in complex and sometimes dystopian ways.

11/20 Tech Buzz China Insider Digest

Tech Buzz China Insider • 0 implied HN points • 22 Nov 21
🕹 Technology Virtual reality
  1. Alibaba's Q3 results were disappointing with lowered revenue projections, reflecting slower growth in Chinese retail.
  2. ByteDance's financial model was detailed with insights into its revenue streams like advertising, livestreaming, e-commerce, and TikTok.
  3. SVolt, China's emerging electric battery company, is making waves with its cobalt-free battery technology and significant growth potential in the EV market.

Summary: The Network State

Unstable Orbits • 0 implied HN points • 27 Mar 23
🕹 Technology Virtual reality
  1. The Network State concept involves a highly aligned online community that can gain recognition from existing states.
  2. History is crucial for startup societies as they aim to address moral deficits with historically-informed solutions.
  3. Decentralization, recentralization, and the shift from nation states to network states are impacted by factors like technology, culture, and societal paradigms.

The Future of Storytelling Is Coming — Maybe

Homo Ludens • 0 implied HN points • 29 Sep 19
🕹 Technology Virtual reality
  1. The future of storytelling will likely still engage humans as it has in the past, providing answers, entertainment, and a way to explain the world and historical events.
  2. Future storytelling may blend traditional formats with interactive elements, resembling video games while utilizing advanced technology.
  3. Key elements of future storytelling include total immersion, dramatic agency for participants, and the creation of ceaseless worlds or universes within stories.

How to enjoy your SecondSelf Skinset Pro

Numb at the Lodge • 0 implied HN points • 11 Jun 23
🕹 Technology Virtual reality
  1. Skinset Pro offers a new way to experience reality with real sensory impressions and without digital distractions.
  2. Data collected from Skinset Pro is used to create a SecondSelf AI that anticipates your needs and enhances your experience.
  3. Skinset Pro ensures privacy and offers assistance in case of issues, creating a unique and integrated personal experience.

Lonely & Bored

Product Lost by @hipcityreg • 0 implied HN points • 11 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Virtual reality
  1. Ray Kurzweil's question of whether a computer displaying 'I am lonely and bored' would convince you of its consciousness sheds light on our reliance on social media when bored.
  2. There is a rise in loneliness and a decrease in sexual activity among US adults, contributing to the appeal of AI apps for companionship.
  3. The idea of a 'trained lover' through AI raises moral concerns about the depth of human connection and the importance of creating better consumer AI alternatives.

Why the Spatial Web Demands a New Protocol — Part 3

Spatial Web AI by Denise Holt • 0 implied HN points • 30 Nov 22
🕹 Technology Virtual reality
  1. Web 3.0 goes beyond Web 2.0 by creating a living, interactive world of information through technologies like AI, AR, VR, IOT, and DLT.
  2. HSML (Hyperspace Modeling Language) is crucial for understanding how objects interact in spaces based on context and for creating a technologically augmented existence.
  3. Computable context provided by HSML enables a new logic system that governs spatial elements across Smart Technologies, ensuring security, interoperability, and global collaboration in Web 3.0.

Why the Spatial Web Demands a New Protocol - Part 1

Spatial Web AI by Denise Holt • 0 implied HN points • 16 Nov 22
🕹 Technology Virtual reality
  1. Technology naturally expands and sophisticates over time, driven by human curiosity and the Law of Accelerating Returns
  2. Computing has evolved through various stages, adding layers for increased capabilities, like AI, blockchain, and AR/VR
  3. The Spatial Web introduces new protocols (HSTP and HSML) to accommodate the growth in technology, enhancing collaboration and interaction in complex network computing

The Last 2D Super Bowl

Perspective Agents • 0 implied HN points • 12 Feb 24
🕹 Technology Virtual reality
  1. Spatial computing is poised to revolutionize how fans experience sports broadcasting by moving from 2D to 3D mediums.
  2. Technological advancements have drastically transformed how the Super Bowl is broadcasted, with new formats and immersive experiences being introduced.
  3. New technologies like spatial computing could lead to groundbreaking innovations in sports broadcasting, introducing features like multiple camera views and AR overlays to enhance viewer engagement.