The potential of augmented reality as the next computing modality is discussed, and the four main contenders- Apple goggles, Google Glass, HoloLens and Metas Oculus- are evaluated based on their chances of winning. The importance of tracking technology and Google's advantage is emphasized.
In this podcast conversation, the speakers discuss the possibility of virtual reality devices, such as Apple's goggles, Google Glass, HoloLens, and Oculus, becoming a new computing modality used every day for two hours, and predictions for which company will come out on top in the race to dominate the market.
The least funded and developer-lacking Facebook could have taken a gamble on building a phone division that might've helped them in building an operating system for the VR, AR world which is currently dominated by Amazon, Google, Apple and Microsoft.
The lock-in advantage of Google is the network itself and how it has been able to create such a big network on both sides. The key point is to track people across apps and across sites, which is something that Google has always had an advantage in.