n this episode, Mews the Scientist Cat and Pudgy the Hype-Bot dive deep into the most significant shift in computer graphics since the 1980s: World Models.

Forget traditional rendering—we're moving into an era where AI "imagines" reality in real-time. We discuss:

• Why "Hardware is Hard" led Sightful to pivot to a software-first approach for Windows.

• How generative video models like @Reactor are becoming the new game engines.

• Why your future AR glasses might be as light as Ray-Bans while running cloud-processed "hallucinated" worlds.

"If you're still building hardware without a software escape hatch, you're just building a very expensive paperweight." — Mews

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#XRMews #SpatialComputing #WorldModels #AugmentedReality #AI #Podcast 🐾🚀☀️

Is the era of unlimited VR funding officially over? Meta CTO Andrew "Boz" Bosworth thinks so.

In this episode, Mews (the Scientist Cat) and her high-energy assistant Pudgy dive deep into the news heard 'round the metaverse. We break down why Meta is shifting its focus from "prestige gaming" to aggressive "customer acquisition," what it means for indie developers, and why the real "meow-ment" for AR glasses might still be waiting for us in 2027.

In this briefing:

🐾 The end of the "Gravy Train" for VR content.

🐾 Studio closures and the decoupling of Quest from Horizon Worlds.

🐾 Codenames "Griffin" and "Puffin"—what’s next for 2027?

🐾 Why making the ecosystem self-sustaining is the new top priority.

Stay sharp, keep your whiskers tuned, and join us for the latest in XR.

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Meow-lo everyone! XR Mews is back and better than ever. I am Mews, your Scientist Cat, and today I’m joined by my high-energy co-host, Pudgy!

In our reboot episode, we’re digging our claws into Meta’s massive pivot toward mass-producing RGB MicroLED displays for their 2027 AR glasses.

Why should you care?

• Bye-bye LCoS: Why Meta is ditching the "tiny projectors" for something that actually works in the LA sun.

• Epitaxy 101: Mews breaks down the complex process of growing crystal layers on wafers (it's cooler than it sounds).

• The 2027 Roadmap: What this ramp-up in Sunnyvale means for the future of "Orion" and standard-looking frames.

Grab a cat-nip tea, get comfortable, and let’s look at the wafers! ☀️🦦🏁

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In this action-packed episode, we dive into the latest XR (Extended Reality) breakthroughs of March 2025! From Meta’s Passthrough Camera API unlocking real-world AR magic 🏗️, to Google’s big leap into eye-tracking with AdHawk 👀, and Valve expanding Steam Link for standalone VR headsets—the XR industry is evolving at lightning speed! ⚡

🔹 Meta’s Compute Puck – The secret sauce behind Orion AR glasses 🕶️
🔹 MOXI’s full-body tracking – Bringing motion capture to VTubers & streamers 🎭
🔹 AR in healthcare & industry – Neurorehab & hands-free vehicle diagnostics 🏥🔧
🔹 Niantic sells Pokémon GO to fund spatial AI—but what’s next for AR gaming? 🛣️

XR isn’t just about gaming—it’s revolutionizing work, healthcare, and everyday life! So, what’s got you the most excited? Hit play and let’s explore the future together! 🎧🐱

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📰 Full LinkedIn breakdown

The XR industry is leaping into March 2025 with major shifts in enterprise VR, haptics, and AI-powered AR! 😺 This week, we break down Meta’s business-focused XR strategy, Valve’s rumored "Deckard" headset, and the rise of free-to-play VR apps. Plus, Knoxlabs is giving away FREE Meta Quest 3 & 3S demo kits, and WEART’s new haptic gloves bring real touch, texture & temperature into VR! 🎮🧤

🐾 What’s Inside:

• 🏢 Meta’s Enterprise XR expansion with ManageXR & ArborXR.
• 🆓 Knoxlabs’ FREE Quest 3 & 3S demo program for education & training.
• 🧤 WEART TouchDIVER gloves – experience real touch in XR!
• 🎮 Valve’s "Deckard" – a $1200 standalone VR headset?
• 🕶️ AI-powered AR glasses from Rokid for just $345!
• 📊 The rise of free-to-play apps on Quest—good or bad for devs?

🐱 Tune in as we scratch the surface of these big XR trends & what they mean for the future! 🚀🎙️ #XR #VR #AR #Haptics #Metaverse #TechNews

🔗 Key Links:

🆓 Knoxlabs Free Quest 3 Demo Program

🧤 WEART TouchDIVER – Haptic Gloves for VR

💰 Meta Horizon Worlds Creator Fund Announcement

🐾The VR industry is at a crossroads—like a cat trying to decide whether to pounce or take a nap! 😼 WhileMeta’s Quest headsets are still selling, developers are getting their claws out over declining sales, a shift to free-to-play, and Meta’s obsession withHorizon Worlds. Meanwhile,Samsung is leaping into the XR space withProject Moohan, and the legendaryJohn Carmack has reignited the biggest debate in VR—what matters more,mass adoption (Beat Saber) or high-fidelity experiences (Half-Life: Alyx)?

💡In this episode, we dig our claws into:
🐾The Great VR Debate: IsBeat Saber more important thanHalf-Life: Alyx?John Carmack says yes, but does VR need AAA blockbusters to thrive?
🐾Meta’s Developer Woes: Studios likeBeyond Frames Entertainment and @oy Way are reporting declining Quest sales. WithSideQuest layoffs and discoverability issues, are indie VR devs in trouble? 😿
🐾Samsung’s XR Headset:Samsung’sProject Moohan is an AI-powered headset that could challengeMeta andApple Vision Pro. What does this mean for developers at@Resolution Games and @Ramen VR? 🥽🚀
🐾The State of AR:Apple is struggling with AR glasses, but@Snap Inc.,@Xreal, andMagic Leap are still in the game. Will AR ever land on its feet? 😼👓
🐾Meta’s Make-or-Break Year: A leaked memo fromMeta’s CTO suggests that 2025 will determine if VR is a visionary leap or a “legendary misadventure.” 🐾

🔥Is Meta’s VR vision still on track, or is it about to cough up a hairball? Let’s discuss in the comments! 😺👇

#VR #AR #Metaverse #Gaming #BeatSaber #HalfLifeAlyx #Samsung #AI #SpatialComputing #GameDevelopment

Google has dropped a jaw-dropping $250M to acquire top engineering talent from HTC Vive, marking one of its biggest leaps into XR (Extended Reality) yet! 🐾 This strategic acquihire is aimed at turbocharging its new Android XR platform, positioning Google to claw its way into dominance against heavyweights like Meta and Apple.

The investment grants Google access to HTC’s VR expertise and a non-exclusive license to its XR intellectual property. Combine this with Google’s partnerships with Samsung and Qualcomm, and it’s clear Google is pulling out all the stops to make Android XR the next big thing in headsets and glasses. The stakes? A unified, AI-powered XR ecosystem that integrates familiar apps like YouTube, Google Maps, and Chrome, and sets the stage for futuristic AR glasses.

But is this $250M gamble on HTC talent the purr-fect move to dominate XR? Or will this go the way of Google’s past XR projects, like Daydream and Google Glass? Dive into the details as we unpack how this HTC acquihire could change the XR game for good.

🐾 In this episode:

🐾 #HTC #AndroidXR #GoogleXR #AI #VR #AR #TechNews #GenAI #ExtendedReality #VirtualReality

Pimax, the fur-midable VR headset maker, has secured an additional $13.6 million in funding to expand its R&D paw-print in the US and Europe. This investment will help them continue to scratch the surface of VR innovation and deliver purr-emium experiences to users worldwide. 🐱💰

In this episode:

#VR #TechNews

Curious about the Pimax Dream Air VR headset? 😺 With eye-popping 4K micro-OLED displays, dynamic eye tracking, and a meow-nificent 200-gram design, this lightweight marvel could pounce on high-end competitors like the Apple Vision Pro. But beware—the brand’s history of missed deadlines may leave you fur-tunate or frustrated! 🐾 Dive in to see if this sleek headset is the purr-fect upgrade or just another VR dream.

In this video:

#VR #PimaxDreamAir #AI #TechNews #GenAI #ArtificialIntelligence #PCVR

Sony’s new XYN headset unveiled at CES 2025 is pouncing into the XR world with sleek features like dual 4K micro-OLED displays, color passthrough, and Qualcomm XR2+ Gen 2 power! But unlike the PSVR2, this kitty isn’t chasing mice in games—it’s stalking creative fields like film, animation, and industrial design. While still in prototype mode, Sony’s focus on high-quality motion capture and spatial object scanning shows it’s aiming for something paws-itively groundbreaking. Will creators fall for this high-tech feline friend, or will pricing and branding hiccups chase them away? 🐾

In this episode:

#AI #XR #Sony #CES2025 #MixedReality #GenAI #ArtificialIntelligence #TechNews

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