The end of another Internet era and one that I didn't even realize was still around.

The end of another Internet era and one that I didn't even realize was still around.

When AOL purchased it in 1998, I expected it to die, but "I Seek You" kept going and going.

https://www.theverge.com/2024/5/25/24164579/icq-shut-down-june

We may not have full in person WWDC, but we still have another great tech tradition: James Dempsey and the Breakpoints!

We may not have full in person WWDC, but we still have another great tech tradition: James Dempsey and the Breakpoints!

James, and his brand of tech parody songs, will be performing Wed June 12, 2024 at San Jose’s Art Boutiki.

https://livenearwwdc.com

Tickets: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/james-dempsey-and-the-breakpointslive-near-wwdc-benefit-concert-2024-tickets-910063673947

Last years performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_76ICJhDGgM

I always keep on eye on Disney Research, because they create some of the most imaginative projects.

I always keep on eye on Disney Research, because they create some of the most imaginative projects.

Using a virtual tool to create and test the walking gate of future Disney robotic characters.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDgW3983Cvc

I have been thinking a lot about Bill Gates "Content is King" quote in relationship to XR

 I have been thinking a lot about Bill Gates "Content is King" quote in relationship to XR. Current VR/AR content creation is too exclusive, with only a few people knowing how to produce it. We need to make tools that anyone can use to make useful ideas real.

https://medium.com/@HeathEvans/content-is-king-essay-by-bill-gates-1996-df74552f80d9

It is official, I am on Furlough from my company waiting for possible project to receive final approval.

It is official, I am on Furlough from my company waiting for possible project to receive final approval. Or I find some other interesting position.

So, for now, I am working 100% of my time on Apple Vision Pro development projects. Drop me a line if you want to collaborate or share code libraries.

The topic for the 3rd Nova Spatial Labs Meetup on May 10th will be Development.

The topic for the 3rd Nova Spatial Labs Meetup on May 10th will be Development.

A good percentage of the early adopters of the AVP are software developers. Let's discuss how to create exceptional apps for this new Apple platform. 

https://www.meetup.com/nova-spatial-labs/events/300464980

Everyone had a good time at our second Gathering of the Nova Spatial Labs (Apple Vision Pro user group).

Everyone had a good time at our second Gathering of the Nova Spatial Labs (Apple Vision Pro user group).

The focus was on interactive multiuser experiences. We explored the Game Room, which allowed both players and spectators. Rolling dice for Yahtzee was surprisingly enjoyable, while the animated Battleship game may be one of the best adaptations of a 2D board game into a 3D VR world.