Cortex

140: Cortex: In the Metaverse

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Mar 30, 2023
Discover the fascinating world of virtual reality as the hosts share their adventures with the Meta Quest Pro headsets. They dive into the potential of VR meetings and their innovative features, while humorously tackling the challenges of avatar creation in the metaverse. From the intricacies of hand tracking to the benefits of immersive meetings, they balance excitement with skepticism. Plus, hear about Apple's upcoming avatar technology and how it might change the landscape of virtual interactions. It's a lively exploration of work in the metaverse!
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INSIGHT

Improved Hardware

  • The Quest Pro hardware impressed Grey, feeling closer to a consumer product than a tech demo.
  • Features like the charging dock enhance the user experience.
ANECDOTE

Mixed Reality vs. VR

  • Myke appreciates the Quest Pro's adjustable light settings for mixed reality use.
  • He notes that the light leakage can be a drawback for immersive gaming.
ANECDOTE

Avatar Creation Critique

  • Grey disliked the avatar creation process, finding it unappealing and aesthetically displeasing.
  • He suggests hiring designers to improve the avatars' appearance.
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