I believe a key issue is that we are not telling the story of the metaverse clearly or well enough. The lack of direction confuses media reports time and time again, as people spin it into a more negative incarnation. (Unhelpfully, the word “metaverse” primarily comes from dystopian novels). Our lack of clarity hurts outside awareness – and perhaps…

Is the cynicism for the metaverse justified? It is tempting to say yes, and the wider media landscape would agree. The Wall Street Journal discussed the “meh-taverse” as a transitory trend, while The Times talks about “harsh reality” crashing into it. Funding is falling alongside stock values. We are seeing companies who previously labelled themsel…

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AI can do incredible things with spatial data. But it's also limited in ways you'd never predict. Baptiste Tripard, CMO of French startup Alteia, is here to explain how AI can extract value from your lidar, satellite, nerf, and other kinds of spatial data. Bonus: The best advice you'll ever hear about setting yourself up for success with AI.…

Will lidar remain the go-to method for pro-grade 3D models? Or will the iPhone eat its lunch? What will the next five years look like for 3D capture? NavVis senior customer success manager Noah Eckhous weighs in -- and the answers may surprise you.By EveryPoint

Spatial computing is already doing big things for leading commercial enterprises, so what's holding back the next wave of adoption? Business consultant Bill Emison offers an overview of the challenges (and potential technical solutions) defining this moment in spatial tech for commercial users.By EveryPoint

Major players are turning to NeRFs, satellites, and even crowdsourcing to make spatial computing and AR an indispensable part of your life. Sean Gorman, formerly of Snap and Pixel8Earth, talks us through the tech innovations behind the mythical killer app — and offers the inside track on what that app could be for businesses and consumers.…

A laundry list of today's most innovative spatial computing companies have joined the ranks of the 30-year-old Open Geospatial Consortium. Get an inside perspective from OGC's CEO Nadine Alameh on why big tech is buying in -- and how it could affect you.By EveryPoint

Today, our guest is Andy Evans of Digital Construction Works. We met at a 3D tech conference back in 2011 and spent most of our time talking about the music piped into the conference hall. Andy is a professional land surveyor all about fast, productive, scanning tools and techniques for the digital documentation of construction sites and survey wor…

Today, our guest is Ash Richter — an internet friend who I've been meaning to interview for years. Ash currently works for BHP, a multinational Australian mining company, where she focuses on the application of innovative and emerging technologies. But this is just her latest gig: she also has half a dozen advanced degrees and deep experience as a …

Joe Morrison is perhaps best known for his Substack, where he covers the world of satellite imagery and mapping with a thoughtful and fact-based — but altogether surprising — point of view. He’s the kind of commentator that once argued (convincingly) that Google Maps’ advantage was fading. And that’s not the only insight he’s offered that flew in t…

The Immersive Wire is an essential read, a twice-weekly analysis of the latest news in AR/VR and the metaverse. For those of you who don’t know the newsletter, here’s an elevator pitch: If you’re struggling to keep up with developments in the AR/VR space, or you’re feeling tired of the same old venture-backed marketing hype, The Immersive Wire is y…

Tilt Five founder Jeri Ellsworth stops by to explain how her AR game table succeeded where many XR products have failed—and at a cost of only $359. She also explained what you can learn about the future spatial computing from the early days of the mouse and the iPhone, the first spreadsheet software, and the Silicon Valley Homebrew Computer Club th…

In this episode, we explore immersive events (such as VRDays Europe, VR Awards, AWE), and think about what the best approaches are when it comes to running them. If you like to level up your knowledge on the metaverse, VR and AR, then consider subscribing to the highly-praised Immersive Wire newsletter: www.immersivewire.com…

Marek Polčák is the Co-Founder of VRgineers. We explore what it takes to build a VR company, and how it has grown over time.

Charlotte Mikkelborg is a British director and producer who become known for her work directing gripping character-driven film and virtual reality. Charlotte Mikkelborg explores immersive filmmaking, including techniques and the use of senses. The filmmaker explores her process from making a new film to driving interest in her productions.…

Asha Easton works at Immerse UK. She has run workshops with the XR Diversity Initiative in London to up-skill underrepresented groups in media and technology, and has spoken on panels internationally. Her focus at KTN is to expand the ImmerseUK community and grow the immersive tech ecosystem around the country.…

Nick Witsel is a Games Designer at Vertigo Games. We discuss the building process of a video game; what aspects to consider, how it is different from console gaming, and the insights that come from working in the area for some time.

Randa Dibaje is a VR/AR developer at PwC, having recently entered the industry. We explored the thoughts of an early entrant, including where areas may grow in the future.

Helen is a Multi-disciplined Creative Director, specialising in the dynamic intersection where technology, humans and music meet. At Solarflare Studio she works with brands, artists and non-profit organisations to help them harness the connective powers of frontier technologies, to tell their stories in new divergent ways.…

Dan Page of Opposable Group is Creative Director at Bristol VR Lab, a coworking space in England for startups working in XR and surrounding industries. Prior to running the lab he ran VR World Congress, a three day conference and expo that took place in Bristol with 1000+ delegates. He's been working in VR for six years and is regularly called upon…

Aaron Ralby is a language and memory training specialist and entrepreneur. He is currently developing Munx VR, a Virtual Reality platform for building memory palaces. We explore how memory palaces can be built in VR, and explore what benefits they bring to learners.

Daniel Dyboski-Bryant and Lorelle VanFossen are both part of Educators of VR, and collaborate closely to build expansive and innovative worlds were people can socialise and group together. Daniel Dyboski-Bryant co-founded Educators in VR with Lorelle VanFossen, an open global, cross-platform network of learners, teachers, trainers, and researchers …

James started his career in digital marketing and innovation over 20 years ago, he has spent the last 5 years developing enterprise VR solutions for companies including Major League Baseball, Shell, GE and DHL. Currently as Chief Marketing Officer at Immerse he is working across industry sectors to help drive the adoption of enterprise VR training.…

Ed is the CEO and co-founder of Curiscope, a Brighton based startup pioneering the use of virtual and augmented reality to inspire kids. In the episode, we explore how AR is a great way to educate children, and how the Brighton community flourished.

Sam Watts has been driving adoption of immersive technologies within enterprise and entertainment at Make Real for over 5 years, enabling businesses and customers to understand and validate use cases for implementation of Virtual and Augmented Reality devices and content. From EDF Energy to Vodafone, Oculus and Sony, Sam has seen over 75 immersive …

Sarah Ticho is the Founder of Hatsumi, who has also worked as a producer, researcher and curator specialising in arts, health and immersive technology. We talked about the benefits of VR in healthcare, particularly when it comes to dulling pain. How can immersive tech help save lives?

Aki Järvinen is a Senior Experience Researcher, Immersive at Digital Catapult. He helps UK businesses adopt AR and VR, and push their boundaries at the company through design and research.

Nicola Rosa is the Global Head of Immersive Learning at Accenture. Nicola is currently part of the Accenture Digital UKI, where he is the Go-To Market Lead for XR (AR, VR, and MR). We discussed the growth of gaming brands during the pandemic, and the sense of immersion that technology brings to experiences. We explore the role of digital twins and …

Kazimir Bielecki and Lennie Varvarides are from DYSPLA, a neurodivergent, Tottenham based studio lead by the award-winning disabled artists. Supported by the Arts Council England, DYSPLA produces the work of neurodivergent storymakers.

Jonny Keeley is a photographer and filmmaker working in the immersive industry for "Shared VR" company Igloo Vision. When he isn't doing that he's either out shooting Landscapes as @ItsJonnyKeeley on Instagram or touring with his band Fight The Bear. Jonny covers his love of immersive, and which experiences he goes for.…

Leo Gebbie is a Wearables and Extended Reality Analyst at CCS Insight, joining the company over a year ago to track all that is happening across both industries. Leo explores his current smartwatches, some of his favourite immersive events he attended, and his Animal Crossing island.

Summary of what's happening in the immersive industry (VR, AR, and MR), hosted by Tom Ffiske from Virtual Perceptions.

The Immersive Wire Interview profiles the people behind the industry. The podcast focuses less on the company they represent, and more on the people working in the background. What makes them tick? What are they passionate about? How has their personal life been impacted by their work? On the first episode of The Immersive Wire is Or Lev-Cohen, a f…

Summary of what's happening in the immersive industry (VR, AR, and MR), hosted by Tom Ffiske from Virtual Perceptions.

Summary of what's happening in the immersive industry (VR, AR, and MR), hosted by Tom Ffiske from Virtual Perceptions.

Summary of what's happening in the immersive industry (VR, AR, and MR), hosted by Tom Ffiske from Virtual Perceptions.

Summary of what's happening in the immersive industry (VR, AR, and MR), hosted by Tom Ffiske and Lena Mandahus from Virtual Perceptions.

Summary of what's happening in the immersive industry (VR, AR, and MR), hosted by Tom Ffiske from Virtual Perceptions.