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A Galaxy Not So Far Away - The Next Frontier in VR Entertainment

Web Summit via YouTube

Overview

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Explore the frontiers of virtual reality entertainment with rocket scientist and patent holder Mary Spio in this Web Summit talk. Delve into the differences between reality and virtual reality, examine the VR market and its various use cases, and learn about hardware developments including Google Glass. Discover the social implications of VR, its applications across different verticals, and the debate between consumer and enterprise focus. Gain insights into social AR, Oculus, and the biggest challenges facing the industry. Understand the inner workings of VR technology, fundraising strategies, and Mary's unique background as she leads Next Galaxy into the future of immersive experiences.

Syllabus

Intro
Reality vs Virtual Reality
The VR market
Use cases
John Calipari
Hardware
Google Glass
Social Implications of VR
Other verticals
Consumer or enterprise
Social AR
Oculus
Biggest challenges
How does it work
Fundraising
Marys background

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