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The XR Week Peek (2024.10.01): Meta Connect 2024, Apple Vision Pro refresh, and much more!

The XR Week Peek (2024.10.01): Meta Connect 2024, Apple Vision Pro refresh, and much more!

The past week was the week of the Meta Connect, with all its amazing announcements that made all of us excited. It was also the week when I returned to Italy, and eating my mother’s pasta again made me excited, too. Next year, I should eat my mother’s pasta while watching the Meta Connect to […]

October 1, 2024October 1, 2024
by Skarredghost
A strategical analysis of the news from Meta Connect 2024

A strategical analysis of the news from Meta Connect 2024

Every year I like to write a detailed report about all the major news from Oculus/Facebook/Meta Connect. This year I want to do something a bit different: instead of reporting a list of all the announcements from there, I want to give you a detailed commentary about the event from a technical strategy standpoint. This […]

September 30, 2024September 30, 2024
by Skarredghost
The 5 main XR highlights from Meta Connect 2024

The 5 main XR highlights from Meta Connect 2024

The Meta Connect 2024 has just finished and there Mark Zuckerberg and some other Meta executives have announced very important news concerning XR and AI. Of all these announcements, I selected the 5 most important ones for me and I want to briefly describe them to you, explaining also why they could be relevant for […]

September 25, 2024September 25, 2024
by Skarredghost
My predictions for Meta Connect 2024

My predictions for Meta Connect 2024

Every year I like to play the guessing game for the Oculus/Facebook/Meta Connect making my list of predictions… which are not always correct, but they are good because they entice all the community people to play this game with me and to tell how they would love to see XR evolving. So let’s see together […]

September 24, 2024September 24, 2024
by Skarredghost
The XR Week Peek (2024.09.23): Quest 3S may cost $299, Meta and Luxottica to partner until 2030, and more!

The XR Week Peek (2024.09.23): Quest 3S may cost $299, Meta and Luxottica to partner until 2030, and more!

These are my last hours in China. I’m currently in Beijing and today I’m taking the plane to get back to Italy. As usual, when a trip ends I’m a bit sad about what I leave, but I’m also a bit happy because I see my own country again and I can finally eat some […]

September 23, 2024September 24, 2024
by Skarredghost
My perception of the XR landscape in China in 2024

My perception of the XR landscape in China in 2024

You may know that this is my third week in China and I’ve toured a few cities to enjoy good food and the company of some friends, but also to meet some companies and some professionals working in XR. Communication between China and the West is not always easy, so the best way to know […]

September 17, 2024September 17, 2024
by Skarredghost
The XR Week Peek (2024.09.16): New leaks on Quest 3S, iPhone 16 can shoot spatial videos, and more!

The XR Week Peek (2024.09.16): New leaks on Quest 3S, iPhone 16 can shoot spatial videos, and more!

I’m still in China, in Qingdao to be exact, and this night, I went to Taidong, which is a very big night market. I had a good time and I also shot some stupid pictures there. But actually, my highlight for the city of Qingdao has been visiting Pico offices and trying the Pico Motion […]

September 16, 2024September 16, 2024
by Skarredghost
Pico Motion Trackers first impressions: a potential game changer

Pico Motion Trackers first impressions: a potential game changer

Today here in Qingdao I visited Pico and tried the new Pico Motion Trackers. I had a wonderful impression of them so I want to tell you all about my experience with them. Pico offices When I attended the Pico Business Connect in London I discovered with my great surprise that Pico was headquartered in […]

September 11, 2024September 11, 2024
by Skarredghost
The XR Week Peek (2024.09.10): Pico launched 4 Ultra in Europe and Asia, Vive is teasing a new headset, and more!

The XR Week Peek (2024.09.10): Pico launched 4 Ultra in Europe and Asia, Vive is teasing a new headset, and more!

I’m writing this newsletter across Hangzhou and Qingdao, which are two cities I personally love here in China! My trip is going well and this week I will start writing on my blog about my XR experiences here in the Red Country, while on my X/Twitter channel, you will be able to see some landscape […]

September 10, 2024September 10, 2024
by Skarredghost
The XR Week Peek (2024.09.02): Meta shuts down Spark AR, Meta may be working on “Puffin” prototype, and more!

The XR Week Peek (2024.09.02): Meta shuts down Spark AR, Meta may be working on “Puffin” prototype, and more!

Hello everyone from Shenzhen, China! My Chinese trip is going pretty well and I’m doing a great mix of work and visiting the cities as a tourist. The only one not happy is my stomach, but I hope that it will change its mind soon 😛  This week in XR has not been super exciting and most […]

September 2, 2024September 2, 2024
by Skarredghost
The XR Week Peek (2024.08.27): App Lab apps migrated to Meta Store, Quest Pro 2 canceled, and more!

The XR Week Peek (2024.08.27): App Lab apps migrated to Meta Store, Quest Pro 2 canceled, and more!

Tomorrow I’m going to fly to China for a long trip that is going to last a few weeks. It is going to be a very exciting journey and of course, I will keep you posted about the most important things that I will do there! For now, I’m preparing for the big journey and […]

August 27, 2024August 27, 2024
by Skarredghost

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