Goodbye, Oculus
I parted with my Oculus and Meta headsets.
Personal
Personal thoughts, reflections, ideas, and fun stuff.
Introducing Apple Vision Pro to Your VR household: Tips for a Smooth Transition
Introducing Apple Vision Pro into a household that already has beloved VR headsets can be a delicate process. HMDs are territorial devices by nature, and sudden changes to their environment can lead to stress and tracking conflicts. However, with patience, careful planning, and the right approach, you can help facilitate a smooth transition for both…
Round Two with Quest Pro
Two weeks ago I bought another Quest Pro and I’ve been using it ever since.
WebXR Rapid Development in Quest Pro
Just a short video demo of working on WebXR in July 2023
A Podcast list for VR, AR, and Spatial Computing
I used to listen to quite a few podcasts related to VR, but many of them quietly dropped off over the years (looking at you, RevVR). Last week on Threads I asked for a list of podcast recommendations related to XR tech. I’ve gotten a few suggestions so far, so I’ll list them below. I’ll…
My favorite Altspace Memory
An anecdote about an encounter with Reggie Watts in AltspaceVR.
Hello and Goodbye PS VR 2
The longer I use VR, the pickier I become. I’m just not going to put up with a subpar experience on a new headset. I received my PS VR 2 last week and used it for a couple of days. Today, I am returning it. The headset itself is pretty great, and I don’t really…
An irritating way to sum a list of numbers in FileMaker
Send this to the developer in your life if you want to annoy them a little bit.
Hello and Goodbye Quest Pro
Quest Pro is too heavy for me. I can wear it for about 10 minutes before neck strain sets in. Those extra 200 grams push me over the limit I guess. For comparison, I can wear Quest 2 for 2-3 hours. I’m bummed about this, but I’m returning my Quest Pro. This headset is amazing,…
Stray (PS5)
I finally got my hands on a PlayStation 5. The first game I played was Stray, which has to be one of the most enjoyable non-vr games I’ve played since Fire Watch. Playing this with the new Duel Sense controller and spatial audio was amazing. Seeing such a great implementation of this tech on PS5…
So, you just got a Quest 2
Note: This post was written for a friend who recently got a Meta Quest 2. I decided to post it here just in case someone else finds it useful. This is not a tutorial or a set of technical instructions. It’s just a list of things to check out in and around VR. Hardware &…
Superliminal (PS4)
I’ve had this in my PS4 library for a while now and finally made some time to play it. Interesting puzzles, weird story, and an art style that I appreciate. This game is definitely my jam. Here are a few of my favorite photos from the game.