The Vergecast Meta Quest Pro review, Taylor Swift crashed Ticketmaster, and more
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Nov 18, 2022 The hosts dive into the chaos surrounding Taylor Swift's ticket sales, exposing the absurdities of Ticketmaster's monopolistic grip. They also critique the Meta Quest Pro, pointing out design flaws and usability woes, especially in virtual meetings. Meanwhile, Elon Musk's erratic management style at Twitter raises eyebrows as he fires employees over public criticisms. Adding to the tech chatter, discussions on new gadgets and Sonos' product expansion keep the conversation lively.
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Frustrating Adjustments
- The Quest Pro's eye-tracking and lens adjustment features, while intended to enhance the experience, prove frustrating.
- The constant prompts and difficulty in achieving optimal settings detract from usability.
Workrooms Woes
- The hosts' attempt to use Horizon Workrooms was unsuccessful due to technical difficulties and software issues.
- Addy Robertson's avatar was stuck in a wall, highlighting the poor software experience.
Workrooms Woes, Continued
- Subsequent attempts to use Horizon Workrooms yielded further technical issues and frustrations.
- Video conferencing participants appeared as fully rendered humans while VR avatars glitched and malfunctioned.