The VR Report

In this episode of The VR Report Podcast, host David Gene Oh sits down with the writer, and Stanford lecturer Caitlin Krause to explore the intersection of wellness, technology, and leadership. Caitlin is the founder of MindWise a consultancy that follows a formula outlined in her new book, Digital Wellness; which delves into fostering digital wellbeing and healthy relationships with technology. T...

🎮 Mixed Reality is Here! With devices like the Meta Quest, the line between the digital and physical world is blurring. In this episode of The VR Report, I chat with Ryan Canuel, CEO of Petricore and creator of Mythic Realms, a game that transforms your room into a fantasy adventure. 🏰✨ We explore the incredible potential of mixed reality to digitalize our spaces, bringing immersive AR and VR e...

In this episode of The VR Report, I sit down with Cosmo Scharf, founder of Vision Hack. We explore Cosmo’s journey from building one of the largest VR communities (VRLA) to his innovative work in 3D animation and XR storytelling, and his latest venture Vision Hack, a global hackathon for Apple Vision Pro developers. Cosmo shares insights into the evolution of the XR community, the challenges faced...

Join us for an exclusive interview with Susanne Haspinger, the Chief Operating Officer at Hololight, as she shares groundbreaking insights into how Hololight is paving the way for XR adoption in the enterprise world. Discover how their seamless integration, real-time collaboration tools, and enterprise-grade security are transforming industries. In this episode, we also discuss the exciting develo...

In this episode of The VR Report Podcast , host David Gene Oh sits down with Terry Schussler, Senior Director of XR and Spatial Computing at Deutsche Telekom. Join us as we explore Terry's fascinating journey from comic book enthusiast to XR pioneer, and dive deep into the latest innovations in XR technology. Discover how AI is revolutionizing XR hardware and software, and the critical role 5G...

In this exciting episode, we sit down with Chris Wren, Director of Software Partnerships at UltraLeap, to explore the transformative power of handtracking in VR. With the release of UltraLeap's latest software, Hyperion, Chris dives into how improved handtracking technology is setting new standards in the VR industry. 🔍 Highlights of this episode: Chris Wren's journey from gaming at Micro...

In this episode of The VR Report, David Gene Oh hosts a fascinating discussion with Micaela Mantegna, a renowned lawyer and activist from Argentina, known for her work in digital content, ethics, and immersive technologies. Micaela shares her journey from being a passionate Star Trek fan and gamer to becoming a leading voice in the intersection of law and digital worlds. The conversation delves in...

🚀 Tony Bevilacqua, the Founder & CEO of Cognitive3D had a chat with me on The VR Report podcast. 🎧 We rapped about the groundbreaking ways Cognitive3D is transforming the XR landscape through sophisticated data analytics and its importance for the adoption of spatial computing. Cognitive3D allows developers to leverage data, not only to enhance user experiences but to fuel the efficiency of...

🌟 From iconic hits to VR innovation! Bernard Yee, the creative force behind legendary titles like Destiny, Rockband, and Plants vs. Zombies 2, is now pioneering the virtual realm with unforgettable VR experiences like First Contact and Toybox. 🎮 Bernard's journey from shaping some of the most beloved games to redefining immersive experiences in VR is truly inspirational. His latest venture,...

Had a fantastic chat with Alan Smithson, Co-Founder of MetaVRse, a company that's reshaping the way we learn, work, and engage with the world through immersive technology. Here are some insights from our conversation: Early Enterprise XR Adoption: We delved into how Fortune 100 companies are leveraging XR technologies. Alan shared valuable perspectives on what enterprises are looking for and h...

🌏 Is AR Mainstream? If not, when? Did you know there are an estimated 1.4 billion AR device users today. AR filters are just the beginning as we enter spatial AR with hardware coming out in the next year.  David Gene Oh interviewed James Ashley, an AR developer who’s worked on Hololens and now at Archer - up-leveling  e-commerce with augmented reality with the help of Walmart.  Summary of our int...

Join us on The VR Report with David Gene Oh and Greg Castle, Managing Partner at Anorak Ventures. With a portfolio boasting Oculus, RecRoom and Anduril Greg has done phenomenal well investing in XR. Greg shares his do's and don'ts for pitching to VCs, personal stories from Oculus' early days, and his unique definition of the Metaverse. Plus, get his expert startup advice for scaling in...

Join me on The VR Report as I sit down with James Jensen, the CEO and founder of Jump By Limitless Flight and co-founder of The VOID. 🌌 From a humble farm to the neon glow of VR arcades, James's journey is nothing short of a tech odyssey. 🌾➡️💻 We dive into his transformation from farm life to VR entrepreneur, exploring his vision of VR as a tool to reshape minds and reality. Jump is a wing...

🌐 In the near future we will transition into a new world. A realm that will be augmenting the digital with physical, and it will be powered by blockchain according to Hrish Lotlikar, the CEO of SuperWorld. 🚀 Join us on The VR Report as we unravel how digital real estate, XR (VR/AR/MR/AI) technologies, and Web3 will culminate into the metaverse. 🔍 Highlights * How XR technologies are integrated...

🚀 Navigating solo founder waters in emerging tech? Meet Emre Tanirgan. With a background at Disney Imagineering and Magic Leap, Emre embarked on the Paradiddle VR journey in 2016. 🥁 His creation, merging real drumming and mixed reality, has soared to over 2.1M YouTube views, making it a standout XR experience in 2023. Paradiddle's recent debut on the Meta store marks a milestone. Six years o...

Join David Gene Oh in a captivating conversation with Philip Rosedale, the visionary behind Second Life, often hailed as the precursor to today's metaverse. In this virtual realm, people gather not just for play, but for work, and sometimes, even to find love. Rosedale, who spearheaded this digital revolution from San Francisco over two decades ago, delves into the intricacies of Second Life&#...

David Gene Oh interviews Anand Dass, a tech industry veteran, shares his journey into extended reality (XR) and his focus on AR and VR applications. He discusses the evolution of computing paradigms and the shift towards mixed reality. Highlights - 🌍 Anand's passion for technology began with his first experience of accessing a computer in an internet cafe. - 📱 He worked in the mobile phone i...

Highlights - Nima has been in the immersive technology space for over a decade, starting his career at Apple and later starting his own consulting firm. - He worked on a VR game called "Smack It Ball" and became deeply involved in the Seattle VR scene, organizing events and creating meetup groups. - Nima also worked with Epson on the Moverio platform as a local developer evangelist. - Th...

Amy LaMeyer is the managing partner of WXR Fund, which focuses on investing in companies using VR, AR, or AI with at least one female in the leadership team. She looks for companies that understand the problem they need to solve, have the right timing for the market, and have a strong team. Amy believes that the intersection of cost, content, and comfort will lead to the mass adoption of XR techno...

In the latest episode of The VR Report, I rap with Devin Reimer, a trailblazer in VR gaming. He’s developed platinum hits like Job Simiulator and the Rick and Morty VR experience. Devin shared a compelling tree analogy to describe his journey in the XR industry. He likened starting in VR to planting a tree: initially, there's little visible growth, but then come bursts of development, from lea...

In this exciting episode of The VR Report, we delve into the world of mixed reality and the remarkable journey of Stephen Rogers, a rising developer in the VR space. Stephen's debut project for the Meta Quest 3 achieved the extraordinary feat of landing on the front page of Reddit, a remarkable achievement for a first-time developer. We explore the challenges faced by VR developers in sustaini...

David Gene Oh interviews Scott Montgomerie, founder of Scope AR, discusses his background as an entrepreneur and his passion for augmented reality (AR). He explains how Scope AR uses AR to deliver knowledge and training in a more efficient and engaging way. He shares the story of how Scope AR started and the challenges they faced in developing AR glasses. Scott also expresses his excitement about...

David Gene Oh interviews Julian Park, the CEO of Bezel, believes that everyone will be living in virtual reality. Bezel is a collaborative 3D design tool for visualizing applications in XR. Highlights - Julian Park, CEO and founder of Bezel, previously worked at Oculus, building the OS for the Quest headsets. - Bezel was created to address the challenge of visualizing 2D designs in 3D for XR devic...

David Gene Oh interviews Ex-Imagineer Don Carson discussing how Walt Disney's design principles influenced his work on VR games, specifically Walkabout Mini Golf. Don emphasizes the importance of storytelling and creating immersive environments that engage players. Highlights - 💡 Theme parks and VR games share similar design principles, such as creating a sense of story and engaging the audie...

David Gene Oh sits down with the founder of BRINK Traveler. BRINKTraveler is a virtual travel app available on Meta and Steam VR supported headsets. It uses photogrammetry to capture real-world locations and create immersive VR experiences. The team behind BRINK XR includes Akin Bilgic, Brandon Riza, and Florian Bernard. They developed their own toolset to optimize the high-resolution data for mob...