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Google's approach with Android XR devices today is to augment existing phones, not replace them. "I know some people think about glasses one day replacing smartphones," says Izadi. "I think it will be this growing ecosystem approach. But we do feel that XR is going to be the next frontier for Gemini, and for AI."
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XR is in the initial part of a new cycle where mixed reality, spatial mapping and computing, and AI are starting to become always more relevant. But the devices are still bulky, expensive, and full of friction, and this creates an innovation dilemma for people wanting to make a business in immersive realities. Let me explain to you what I mean.
...Talking about the everyday use of XR, a few weeks ago it became viral on social media an experience developed during a hackathon where people could have an AI-powered cooking assistant on the Quest. I found it amazing, it’s absolutely cool that you can have an assistant who can analyze the content of your fridge and suggest to you what to cook and how to do it.
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Sony Corporation announced development of an immersive spatial content creation system, which includes an XR head-mounted display equipped with high-quality 4K OLED Microdisplays*2 and video see-through function, and a pair of controllers optimized for intuitive interaction with 3D objects and precise pointing. The system is aimed at supporting creators in sophisticated 3D content creation.
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