XR Mews

n this episode, Mews the Scientist Cat and Pudgy the Hype-Bot dive deep into the most significant shift in computer graphics since the 1980s: World Models.Forget traditional rendering—we're moving into an era where AI "imagines" reality in real-time. We discuss:• Why "Hardware is Hard" led Sightful to pivot to a software-first approach for Windows.• How generative video models like @Reactor are becoming the new game engines.• Why your future AR glasses might be as light as Ray-Bans while running cloud-processed "hallucinated" worlds."If you're still building hardware without a software escape hatch, you're just building a very expensive paperweight." — MewsFollow us on X: @XRMewsRead the full breakdown: https://xrmews.com/sightful-pivot.html#XRMews #SpatialComputing #WorldModels #AugmentedReality #AI #Podcast 🐾🚀☀️

Is the era of unlimited VR funding officially over? Meta CTO Andrew "Boz" Bosworth thinks so.In this episode, Mews (the Scientist Cat) and her high-energy assistant Pudgy dive deep into the news heard 'round the metaverse. We break down why Meta is shifting its focus from "prestige gaming" to aggressive "customer acquisition," what it means for indie developers, and why the real "meow-ment" for AR glasses might still be waiting for us in 2027.In this briefing:🐾 The end of the "Gravy Train" for VR content.🐾 Studio closures and the decoupling of Quest from Horizon Worlds.🐾 Codenames "Griffin" and "Puffin"—what’s next for 2027?🐾 Why making the ecosystem self-sustaining is the new top priority.Stay sharp, keep your whiskers tuned, and join us for the latest in XR.Follow us for more:Website: XR MewsTwitter: @XRMews

Meow-lo everyone! XR Mews is back and better than ever. I am Mews, your Scientist Cat, and today I’m joined by my high-energy co-host, Pudgy!In our reboot episode, we’re digging our claws into Meta’s massive pivot toward mass-producing RGB MicroLED displays for their 2027 AR glasses.Why should you care?• Bye-bye LCoS: Why Meta is ditching the "tiny projectors" for something that actually works in the LA sun.• Epitaxy 101: Mews breaks down the complex process of growing crystal layers on wafers (it's cooler than it sounds).• The 2027 Roadmap: What this ramp-up in Sunnyvale means for the future of "Orion" and standard-looking frames.Grab a cat-nip tea, get comfortable, and let’s look at the wafers! ☀️🦦🏁Follow us: XR Mews

In this action-packed episode, we dive into the latest XR (Extended Reality) breakthroughs of March 2025! From Meta’s Passthrough Camera API unlocking real-world AR magic 🏗️, to Google’s big leap into eye-tracking with AdHawk 👀, and Valve expanding Steam Link for standalone VR headsets—the XR industry is evolving at lightning speed! ⚡🔹 Meta’s Compute Puck – The secret sauce behind Orion AR glasses 🕶️🔹 MOXI’s full-body tracking – Bringing motion capture to VTubers & streamers 🎭🔹 AR in healthcare & industry – Neurorehab & hands-free vehicle diagnostics 🏥🔧🔹 Niantic sells Pokémon GO to fund spatial AI—but what’s next for AR gaming? 🛣️XR isn’t just about gaming—it’s revolutionizing work, healthcare, and everyday life! So, what’s got you the most excited? Hit play and let’s explore the future together! 🎧🐱🔗 Related Links:📖 Read more from Roberto Coviello on XR Dev insights:📰 Full LinkedIn breakdown

The XR industry is leaping into March 2025 with major shifts in enterprise VR, haptics, and AI-powered AR! 😺 This week, we break down Meta’s business-focused XR strategy, Valve’s rumored "Deckard" headset, and the rise of free-to-play VR apps. Plus, Knoxlabs is giving away FREE Meta Quest 3 & 3S demo kits, and WEART’s new haptic gloves bring real touch, texture & temperature into VR! 🎮🧤🐾 What’s Inside: 🏢 Meta’s Enterprise XR expansion with ManageXR & ArborXR. 🆓 Knoxlabs’ FREE Quest 3 & 3S demo program for education & training. 🧤 WEART TouchDIVER gloves – experience real touch in XR! 🎮 Valve’s "Deckard" – a $1200 standalone VR headset? 🕶️ AI-powered AR glasses from Rokid for just $345! 📊 The rise of free-to-play apps on Quest—good or bad for devs?🐱 Tune in as we scratch the surface of these big XR trends & what they mean for the future! 🚀🎙️ #XR #VR #AR #Haptics #Metaverse #TechNews🔗 Key Links:🆓 Knoxlabs Free Quest 3 Demo Program🧤 WEART TouchDIVER – Haptic Gloves for VR💰 Meta Horizon Worlds Creator Fund Announcement

🐾The VR industry is at a crossroads—like a cat trying to decide whether to pounce or take a nap! 😼 WhileMeta’s Quest headsets are still selling, developers are getting their claws out over declining sales, a shift to free-to-play, and Meta’s obsession withHorizon Worlds. Meanwhile,Samsung is leaping into the XR space withProject Moohan, and the legendaryJohn Carmack has reignited the biggest debate in VR—what matters more,mass adoption (Beat Saber) or high-fidelity experiences (Half-Life: Alyx)?💡In this episode, we dig our claws into:🐾The Great VR Debate: IsBeat Saber more important thanHalf-Life: Alyx?John Carmack says yes, but does VR need AAA blockbusters to thrive?🐾Meta’s Developer Woes: Studios likeBeyond Frames Entertainment and @oy Way are reporting declining Quest sales. WithSideQuest layoffs and discoverability issues, are indie VR devs in trouble? 😿🐾Samsung’s XR Headset:Samsung’sProject Moohan is an AI-powered headset that could challengeMeta andApple Vision Pro. What does this mean for developers at@Resolution Games and @Ramen VR? 🥽🚀🐾The State of AR:Apple is struggling with AR glasses, but@Snap Inc.,@Xreal, andMagic Leap are still in the game. Will AR ever land on its feet? 😼👓🐾Meta’s Make-or-Break Year: A leaked memo fromMeta’s CTO suggests that 2025 will determine if VR is a visionary leap or a “legendary misadventure.” 🐾🔥Is Meta’s VR vision still on track, or is it about to cough up a hairball? Let’s discuss in the comments! 😺👇#VR #AR #Metaverse #Gaming #BeatSaber #HalfLifeAlyx #Samsung #AI #SpatialComputing #GameDevelopment

Google has dropped a jaw-dropping $250M to acquire top engineering talent from HTC Vive, marking one of its biggest leaps into XR (Extended Reality) yet! 🐾 This strategic acquihire is aimed at turbocharging its new Android XR platform, positioning Google to claw its way into dominance against heavyweights like Meta and Apple. The investment grants Google access to HTC’s VR expertise and a non-exclusive license to its XR intellectual property. Combine this with Google’s partnerships with Samsung and Qualcomm, and it’s clear Google is pulling out all the stops to make Android XR the next big thing in headsets and glasses. The stakes? A unified, AI-powered XR ecosystem that integrates familiar apps like YouTube, Google Maps, and Chrome, and sets the stage for futuristic AR glasses. But is this $250M gamble on HTC talent the purr-fect move to dominate XR? Or will this go the way of Google’s past XR projects, like Daydream and Google Glass? Dive into the details as we unpack how this HTC acquihire could change the XR game for good. 🐾 In this episode: Google’s $250M HTC Vive acquihire: Why it matters 🚀 What HTC’s engineers bring to the Android XR platform 🧑‍💻 How this move fits into Google’s XR strategy with Samsung and Qualcomm 🤝 The role of Gemini AI in shaping future XR experiences 🧠 Android XR vs. Meta Horizon OS and Apple Vision Pro: Who leads the pack? 🐱 🐾 #HTC #AndroidXR #GoogleXR #AI #VR #AR #TechNews #GenAI #ExtendedReality #VirtualReality

Pimax, the fur-midable VR headset maker, has secured an additional $13.6 million in funding to expand its R&D paw-print in the US and Europe. This investment will help them continue to scratch the surface of VR innovation and deliver purr-emium experiences to users worldwide. 🐱💰 In this episode: Overview of Pimax's recent $13.6M funding round Expansion plans for R&D in the US and Europe Impact on the VR headset market Future prospects for Pimax and VR technology #VR #TechNews

Curious about the Pimax Dream Air VR headset? 😺 With eye-popping 4K micro-OLED displays, dynamic eye tracking, and a meow-nificent 200-gram design, this lightweight marvel could pounce on high-end competitors like the Apple Vision Pro. But beware—the brand’s history of missed deadlines may leave you fur-tunate or frustrated! 🐾 Dive in to see if this sleek headset is the purr-fect upgrade or just another VR dream. In this video: Pimax Dream Air specs: 4K per eye, eye tracking, and inside-out tracking Prime membership model explained Cobb compute puck: standalone mode & wireless potential Concerns about Pimax’s track record 🐾 #VR #PimaxDreamAir #AI #TechNews #GenAI #ArtificialIntelligence #PCVR

Sony’s new XYN headset unveiled at CES 2025 is pouncing into the XR world with sleek features like dual 4K micro-OLED displays, color passthrough, and Qualcomm XR2+ Gen 2 power! But unlike the PSVR2, this kitty isn’t chasing mice in games—it’s stalking creative fields like film, animation, and industrial design. While still in prototype mode, Sony’s focus on high-quality motion capture and spatial object scanning shows it’s aiming for something paws-itively groundbreaking. Will creators fall for this high-tech feline friend, or will pricing and branding hiccups chase them away? 🐾 In this episode: Sony XYN headset: Key features 🖥️ Motion capture & spatial capture solutions 🎬 Siemens partnership: XR in industrial design ⚙️ Industry reactions & challenges 🚀 #AI #XR #Sony #CES2025 #MixedReality #GenAI #ArtificialIntelligence #TechNews 🐾 Purr-fectly curious? Learn More!

Hold onto your whiskers! CES 2025 dazzled us with next-gen XR tech—from the sleek Pimax Dream Air and RayNeo AR glasses to NVIDIA’s cloud gaming service for VR. Compact, lightweight headsets are in vogue, and metalenses might just declaw bulky optics! Oh, and immersive audio tech could soon purr-sonalize what you hear. With enterprise XR growing and privacy challenges lurking, this show was a true cat-alyst for future innovation! In this episode: 🐱 Pimax Dream Air: Compact & feature-rich 🐱 NVIDIA GeForce NOW for standalone VR 🐱 Metalenses: Thinner VR headsets incoming 🐱 Immersive audio tech by Attention Labs 🐱 Enterprise XR from Sony & Siemens 🐱 Read more #CES2025 #XR #VR #AR #AI #TechNews #ImmersiveTech #CloudGaming 😺

Hold onto your telescopes, science kittens! 🐱🔭 This groundbreaking study dives into Type Ia supernovae data, finding strong evidence that Timescape cosmology may be purr-fect for explaining our universe's expansion. Bye-bye, dark energy? 🌌 With its focus on inhomogeneities and void fractions (those vast, empty regions of the universe), Timescape claws at the heart of traditional ΛCDM models. Let's explore: How Timescape rethinks cosmic structures The statistical methods that give Timescape the edge What this means for dark energy and cosmology's future Could this be the paradigm shift we've been waiting for? 😸✨ #Cosmology #Timescape #Supernovae #DarkEnergy #AI #GenAI

Let’s pawnder the meow-gical fusion of spatial computing and nonverbal interactions! 🐱 With Lauren Bedal’s paws-on expertise, learn how Google ATAP’s Soli radar tech and the "Fields" framework are redefining how we interact with tech. From micro-gestures to cardiac rhythms, this episode explores how intuitive, socially aware devices are creating more purr-sonalized experiences. Purr-fect for curious tech cats! 🐾 New Interaction Language Nonverbal Interactions FIELDS paper XR gesture tech similar

What if you could browse the web… from Mars? 🌌 In a cosmic catnip moment, John Carmack shares purr-spectives on solving the "Mars-ternet" problem—where every whisker-twitch of communication with Earth faces minutes of latency! 🐱 In his response to Elon Musk, Carmack proposes a clever blend of tech tricks: Starship data caches, AI-driven replies for those looooong waits, and neural networks simulating answers mid-delay. His solutions are sci-fi worthy but paws-itively practical. If we’re serious about setting up Martian colonies, solving this latency is the fur-st step! 🚀 Related Tweets: Elon Musk’s Tweet John Carmack’s Response In this episode: Carmack’s approach to Mars internet latency Creative solutions like Starship caching and AI batching Neural networks filling in the lag with smart replies How Starships might act as repeaters for smooth Mars-Earth comms #MarsNet #SpaceTech #JohnCarmack #AI #Latency

Welcome to a Mews AI Spawtial 🧠🐱 Today’s topic? We’re diving into an AI thought experiment: Is one AI model debating itself more effective than two separate AI minds in a call-and-response format? In this episode, we’ll explore how a single AI can argue both sides of an issue—acting like a solo cat batting around both ends of a laser pointer—and compare it to two AIs pouncing on the discussion in a back-and-forth debate. What’s the best way to generate insightful, balanced arguments? Join us as we scratch beneath the surface of AI-driven debates and analyze which approach delivers more insightful, balanced perspectives—solo AI or dual AI interaction. 🐾 Key Takeaways: How AI models can debate ideas by playing multiple roles Differences between a single AI debating vs. two AIs in dialogue Pros and cons of solo vs. call-and-response AI debates Insights into the future of AI-driven discourse and human-like logic Perfect for anyone curious about AI debates, machine learning, and how artificial intelligence can simulate human reasoning! 😸🎙️ #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #AIDebates #MachineLearning #GenAI #TechTalk #AIFuture #AIvsAI #PurrfectDebates #DebateTech

Meow-velous news for XR lovers! 😻 Ready to electrify your wearables without batteries? 😻 "Power-over-Skin" is here to purr-vide your wearables with wireless energy, using your own body as the energy conductor! Say goodbye to bulky batteries and hello to tiny, paw-some wearables like Bluetooth rings and medical patches. This whisker-tingling innovation by Andy Kong, Daehwa Kim, and Chris Harrison could reshape the future of AR, VR, and health tech by keeping your devices powered up, purrfectly hassle-free! 🐾✨˜˜ In this episode: How Power-over-Skin technology works Applications in wearables & health Future potential in AR/VR and beyond #Wearables #TechNews #XR #Power #PowerOverSkin #HealthTech #VR Read more from XRMews

Meow! Dive into the world of spatial art with the Logitech MX Ink stylus on Meta Quest. With 6DoF tracking, pressure sensitivity, and a sleek pen-like feel, this device makes VR drawing as natural as pawing at a string! Ideal for intricate 3D sketches, this is a game-changer for artists and designers in virtual spaces. Whiskers twitching in excitement! In this video: Overview of MX Ink features Pressure sensitivity demo Sample app walkthrough Unity integration tips Read more: XRMews

🐱 Hold onto your whiskers! Tesla just dropped a fur-tastic trio of tech at their “We, Robot” event! 🐾 Meet the Robotaxi 🚖, a self-driving marvel ready to roll in 2026, pouncing in at under $30,000! Then there’s the mighty Robovan 🚐—part panther, part bus—that can carry passengers or goods, and the humanoid Optimus 🤖, a robot companion that will have you saying "purr-sonal robotics, here we come!" Both Optimus and the Robotaxi come with the same purr-worthy price tag of $30,000! Ready to ride the wave of the fur-ture? 🐾 In this video: 🏎️ Robotaxi’s sleek design and affordable purr-ice 🚐 Robovan’s lion-sized capabilities for passengers or cargo 🤖 Optimus the humanoid robot: paws-itively game-changing! ⏳ Why Tesla’s 2026 launch has us all purring with excitement! #AI #SelfDriving #Robotaxi #HumanoidRobot #TechNews #Tesla #AutonomousCars Read more: XRMews

💡 The meow-gicians behind neural networks, Hopfield and Hinton, have bagged the 2024 Nobel Prize for Physics! Their cat-tastic breakthroughs revolutionized artificial intelligence and beyond. From Hinton's backpropagation to Hopfield's memory models, these two have paved the way for AI’s rise. In this episode: Their pioneering work on neural networks 🧠 Hinton’s impact on AI's rise How these discoveries reshaped physics and science #NobelPrize #AI #Physics Learn more from: XRMews

HTC VIVE Business+ sharpens its claws with purr-fect updates! 🐾 With USB device enrollment, local casting, and offline content control, managing the VIVE Focus Vision and Focus 3 is a breeze. Ideal for industries like healthcare or training, these tools ensure smooth VR management even without a network. This update takes enterprise VR to new heights! 😸 You can read more about these paws-itively fantastic improvements on the Knoxlabs blog. #VIVEBusiness #XRMews #VR For more details, visit Knoxlabs.

Ready to upgrade your reality? 🐾 Meta’s new AR glasses offer purr-fectly seamless computing, making it feel like you’ve got digital superpowers! From hands-free calls to on-the-go AI assistance, these high-tech specs are here to change the way you live and work—without missing a whisker. 😸 Meta’s CTO Andrew Bosworth shares how these glasses could replace your phone and bring the future to your eyes! 🕶️ #Meta #AR #XRMews Learn more here: XRMews

🐾 Hold on to your whiskers for this sensational episode! 🐾 We’re diving into Walter Isaacson's take on the purr-sistent battle between @xAI and OpenAI, with Elon Musk’s bold mission at the center. With Grok models out and Robotaxi making its big debut on October 10th, will the script get flipped? Plus, Musk’s claws come out: “I don’t trust Sam Altman!” 😼 Get ready for a meow-mentous showdown! You can read more about it here: XRMews

Some pur-spective changes for today! 🐾 In today's episode we discuss how Google Research just unveiled XR-Objects, a system that turns real-world objects into interactive digital tools using advanced object detection and AI. Imagine tapping a pot to get recipe info or comparing products in 3D space—all powered by augmented object intelligence. It's a huge leap for blending the physical and digital world in real-time! In this episode, we explore how XR-Objects is changing AR interaction forever! Catch the full scoop here: Google Research

In this purr-spective: Meta’s CTO Andrew Bosworth publicly apologized to Palmer Luckey for past comments about his firing from Oculus, admitting he was misinformed. Palmer graciously accepted, reflecting on the major changes at Meta. Meanwhile, Mark Zuckerberg personally invited Luckey to demo Meta’s Orion AR glasses. 😺✨ You can read more about it here: X Post

Paws up, XR lovers! Nvidia is blending spatial AI with the Omniverse to take immersive experiences into the real world. This ambitious leap forward merges digital twins, AI, and robotics, allowing advanced simulation for industries like autonomous vehicles and smart spaces. Nvidia's Omniverse is setting the stage for more realistic physical world interactions, with spatial AI powering the next-gen digital infrastructure. This could be the future of how we interact with both real and virtual spaces! You can read more about it here: XR Mews

In this episode, we dive into the future of AR and VR headsets, exploring why global shipments are expected to purr up a whopping 41.4% by 2025! Despite a recent decline in 2024, the market is set to roar back, thanks to AI innovations and more affordable devices like Meta’s upcoming Quest 3S and stylish Ray-Ban smart glasses. Join us as we unravel the trends shaping the next generation of extended reality! Purr-fect times ahead for AR/VR! You can read more about it here: XR Mews

Meowings! In this pawsome episode, we dive into the latest Varjo Base 4.4 software updates for the XR-4 series headsets. Key updates include a 2.4x larger high-resolution focus area, faster eye-tracking response, and better color accuracy. You’ll see clearer details in low-light environments, perfect for reading fine text or interacting with physical elements. Plus, the CPU and GPU load are slashed by up to 80%, giving smoother experiences without taxing your hardware. Purrfect for those immersive training simulations! You can read more about it here: Varjo Base 4.4

Purr-ific news, VR fans! 🐾 In this episode, we dive into the future of VR sports, highlighted by Orion Drift, a new game from the creators of Gorilla Tag. With hand-based locomotion and zero-gravity arenas, players can seamlessly explore massive venues, joining spontaneous games and forming teams on the fly. It’s all about community and competition, with the excitement of VR making connections easy and immersive. Whiskers up, because VR sports are about to get wild! You can read more about it here: (UploadVR).

Purr-ific news from Meta Connect 2024, fur-iends! 🐾 In this episode, we explore how Meta’s Ray-Ban smart glasses just got a sleek AI upgrade with Llama 3.2! These XR-ready glasses now feature real-time translation, hands-free reminders, and QR scanning, with video analysis coming soon. Say "Hey Meta!" to see how wearables are transforming our future. Whiskers up—this is next-gen tech at its finest! You can read more about it here: XRMews