Month: May 2020

Apple Virtual Reality with Robert Scoble

Robert Scoble – AR vs VR; Will Apple Make The Market? (1:14:46)

Apple in virtual reality? Could it be? Or is it a media device to watch all the new content on Apple TV? Watch this video with seven rounds of XR heavyweight action as Robert Scoble and Bob Cooney battle about whether Apple is working on AR, VR, or both. Apple makes markets, and their entry…
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Can working from home in VR save the planet?

Work From Home in VR Save and the Planet? (9:15)

Working from home is the new normal. The coronavirus pandemic has caused more harm than any other event in my lifetime. Hundreds of thousands lost their lives, and hundreds of millions negatively impacted by the global lockdown trying to prevent its spread. Like almost any dark cloud, there’s a silver lining. COIVID-19 has created the…
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Can VR save us EPISODE 7

Can VR Save the Planet with Doug Griffin, Jae Maloney – The Being Virtual Show Ep 7 (30:18)

The coronavirus pandemic has caused more harm than any other event in my lifetime. Hundreds of thousands lost their lives, and hundreds of millions negatively impacted by the global lockdown trying to prevent its spread. Like almost any dark cloud, there’s a silver lining. COIVID-19 has created the biggest AB test on our impact on…
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Jae Maloney KLM Enterprise VR

Jae Maloney from Air France KLM – Full Interview (39:48)

Enterprise VR adoption is skyrocketing as more and more use cases are being discovered. COVID-19 is accelerating the adoption at exponential rates. Even airlines that have a vested interest in travel are considering how VR can reduce the impact of air travel on the planet. From scrum meetings in Glue, to training mechanics on maintenance…
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Doug Griffin on Loomies and Zoom fatigue

Doug Griffin from Loom.AI – Full Interview (37:12)

Working from home is here to stay. Jeffries Company CEO Rich Handler said “work and office are no longer inextricably linked.” But only a few weeks into the work from home paradigm shift things like Zoom fatigue are setting in. If this is going to be sustainable we need better tools for meetings, conferences and…
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Virtual Avatars with loom.ai

Meet the Loomies, Doug Griffin (4:12)

Zoom fatigue is already setting in and we are only a few weeks into the work from home era. For remote work to be sustainable we need better tools for meetings, conferences and collaboration. Loom.AI is creating avatars that allow people to be more relaxed and comfortable in remote meetings. Join me as I speak…
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Apply buys Next VR

The Real Reason Apple Acquired Next VR (4:35)

Why did Apple buy NextVR? Apple’s been rumored to release AR glasses for years now. Rumors about about dates starting back in 2019 and now extending out to 2023. They keep increasing the quality of their AR tech in iPhones and iPads. but they’ve shied away from talking about virtual reality. With a $100 million…
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XR Investor Deep Dive - Pearly Chen, Martina Welkhoff, Angelo Del Prior, Ryan Wang

XR Investor Deep Dive – Pearly Chen, Martina Welkhoff, Angelo Del Prior, Ryan Wang (1:01:41)

VR Investors are bullish again.  Raising money has always been one of the most difficult parts of being an entrepreneur. Without capital, many business ideas would never get off the ground. Bob Cooney has raised over $100 million in capital over 7 different successful startups. Today he interviews four of the leading VR Investors about…
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Tim Tam Slam

How to Eat a Tim Tam, Bob Cooney (2:39)

Tim Tam Slam is one of the most unique Australian food experiences. Experiencing foreign cultures through food is one of the joys of being a global nomad. Sometimes we just want to have a little fun on the Being Virtual Show. All work and no play makes Bob a dull boy. So make a cup…
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Virtual Reality Rentals

Is Virtual Reality the New VCR Rental? (4:34)

    VR rental pivots are creating new revenue streams for arcade operators renting equipment for parties during the COVID-19 pandemic. During the 1980s Blockbuster Video and other video rental companies offered hardware rental before the costs of VCR’s plummeted. They also offered gaming console rentals during the 1990s. While VR is still expensive, could rentals…
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