Wednesday, May 29, 2024

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

Monday, May 27, 2024

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



Friday, May 24, 2024

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

Monday, May 20, 2024

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

Saturday, May 18, 2024

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.