Apple released new AI tools this week, including Image Playground

Apple released new AI tools this week, including Image Playground. I had fun creating an anime-looking image of myself. However, I stopped before creating ones for friends & coworkers. Is it ethical, or even an invasion of privacy, to create images like these for others? It is one thing to do it yourself, but another when the person is uninvolved.

Today we released the iOS version of Trusted Traveler Programs!

 Today we released the iOS version of Trusted Traveler Programs! For the past 6 months, I been working with my team for a US Customs & Border Protect app to help the application process for the Global Entry (GE) program. A GE pass makes it easier, and faster, for entry into the US thru US customs. All US Citizens, and citizens from partnered other countries, are eligible to purchase one. Think of it as a TSA-Pre service for return to the US.

https://apps.apple.com/us/app/trusted-traveler-programs/id6504689240

The first DC iOS is next Tuesday, and I have been asked to talk about programming the AVP on the AVP.

The first DC iOS is next Tuesday, and I have been asked to talk about programming the AVP on the AVP.

Come hear about the advantages I have learned when writing any Apple app using Apple's VR/AR platform.

 https://www.meetup.com/DC-iOS/events/305542728/

If there is an Official Visionary at Meta, it is Andrew "Bos" Bosworth.

If there is an Official Visionary at Meta, it is Andrew "Bos" Bosworth.

Here is his end-of-the-year message regarding the future of AR.

https://www.meta.com/blog/quest/boz-2024-look-back-2025-look-ahead/

Last month, I participated in the debate on the speed of the adoption of AI and VR.

Last month, I participated in the debate on the speed of the adoption of AI and VR.

I wish I had this article beforehand.

https://www.cio.com/article/3545166/weighing-the-risks-of-moving-too-fast-with-gen-ai.html

MagFest 2025 is just around the corner, and again, we will be organizing a group of Panel discussions on Virtual and augmented Reality

 MagFest 2025 is just around the corner, and again, we will be organizing a group of Panel discussions on Virtual and augmented Reality. Past topics have included VR in Education/Training, the Intersection of VR and AR, and the Future of VR. Please let me know if you want to help or be on the panel. The tech gaming conference will be at the Gaylord Convention Center/Hotel at National Harbor, MD.

Here is the 3rd Panel I moderated at MagFest 2024, where we explored the future of Virtual Reality.

Here is the 3rd Panel I moderated at MagFest 2024, where we explored the future of Virtual Reality.

And yes, I plan to organize some more panels, and maybe even some user group gatherings, at MagFest 2025!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FXAWILwYdA