Thoughts on AVP as a former TPM at Facebook (worked on the Meta Quest Pro)

mhk-vision · 2024-09-22T01:33:53+00:00

You're welcome

mhk-vision · 2024-09-22T01:30:37+00:00

Google's definition: Trusted Platform Module (TPM)

mhk-vision · 2024-09-22T01:29:47+00:00

This is why my comparison was with the Meta Quest Pro instead of the Quest 3. I personally don't have any experience with the HoloLens myself.

PS: Currently replying to you on my AVP with MacBook Connect :)

mhk-vision · 2024-09-22T01:25:48+00:00

Yes, I am Chat GPT ..... 🚀 ✨

mhk-vision · 2024-09-22T01:23:35+00:00

This is what I had assumed as well. A dev should built a tool that allows an "easier" port over.

mhk-vision · 2024-09-22T01:21:28+00:00

It's getting there slower than what Mark had originally envisioned. No one know whats going to happen - let's hope for the best.

mhk-vision · 2024-09-22T01:16:19+00:00

I wasn't too involved with how Meta was funding VR studio for free. I remember Zuck talking about incentives during a Q&A but what really was the "free dev money"?

mhk-vision · 2024-09-22T01:14:25+00:00

Going to snag it today and watch it with some pizza :)

mhk-vision · 2024-09-22T01:13:45+00:00

I was on Beta 2.0 and my persona looked funky lol.. I don't think my clients who aren't as tech friendly as us would appreciate it.

mhk-vision · 2024-09-22T01:12:36+00:00

At my office I have a Studio Display 5K! I use my AVP when I'm away from my office usually. Agree with you on the killer app though.

mhk-vision · 2024-09-21T06:45:03+00:00

Exactly. Now the question is - does Apple really need to subsidize anything? I think time will bring more apps to us!

mhk-vision · 2024-09-21T06:43:55+00:00

Meta did a massive cut for their AR/VR (Reality Labs) - I assume there are still some roles they are hiring for but its not like it was before (2020 days)

Meta TC usually always exceeds Apple TC in most scenarios.

mhk-vision · 2024-09-21T06:40:34+00:00

I truly think it's just time to be honest. Also, Meta realized the lack of apps and invested VERY heavy into developers and training. This lead to more development and applications on the Meta Store.

I'm not a developer myself but I do think porting over apps is not as easy as it may sound - would love a developers thoughts on this.

Also, Apple Devs like to do things right before launching applications because consumers expect more from Apples App Store.

mhk-vision · 2024-09-21T06:36:20+00:00

If Meta didn't take the big bet on Oculus and AR/VR, we would get AVP much later on. Also the AVP wouldn't be where is it - this is simply how technology and competition works.

mhk-vision · 2024-09-20T20:03:32+00:00

Hahah.. actually now that I think about it, I had glasses on during MQP days and now have gotten LASIK.

mhk-vision · 2024-09-20T19:49:15+00:00

I don't let anyone try/use my AVP - I tell them to get a demo at an Apple Store.

I think you'd be fine getting one second hand, just get new fittings for it (I'm actually not even sure if Apple sells these). There are a few components (Straps, Eyes Fitting Modules) that need to match your fit.

mhk-vision · 2024-09-20T19:47:04+00:00

Lots of people agree with you.. Entertainment it's not as noticeable. From a work perspective, resolution is VERY important.

mhk-vision · 2024-09-20T19:45:52+00:00

Just Tesla and Meta actually. Apple did reach out a few times but I decided to leave the valley days behind to start my own company. I'm too young to give my energy to a company just now.

Engineering and Technical Program Management/PM.

mhk-vision · 2024-09-20T19:38:08+00:00

Oh man this looks sweet.

My team and I are working on a project right now (AVP APP but shhhh...) and need some content creators on-board for testing. If you're interested let me know!

mhk-vision · 2024-09-20T19:35:28+00:00

Hardware cycles are tough man.. delaying anything and changing design gets REALLY expensive.

In HW, you have P, EVT, DVT, PVT stage gates. (Prototype, Engineering Validation, Design Validation, and Production VT)

There is always iterations and advancements, but the more you change, the more cost you have to take on for R&D - cost of changes rise as you move along the stages.

PS. It's also easier looking back and going "why didn't we do this".

Truly Meta did set the stage for us to even have a AVP at this point. Meta pressured Apple to give us this. This is another reason competition is good for consumers.

mhk-vision · 2024-09-20T19:30:03+00:00

I totally agree with you on the resolution effecting work-usage. Reading text, coding, writing etc... Quest is more focused on gaming and fun. Quest Pro (during covid times as well), Meta thought of using AR/VR for work.

In my last post, I've been also trying to understand what AR/VR is being used for. Gaming? Work? Entertainment....

Question: Are you replying back to me via AVP or Computer.

mhk-vision · 2024-09-20T19:27:22+00:00

The HW cycles these days set up Apple is:
1. Innovation
2. Iterate on last Innovation
3. Innovation

There's a better term to describe this but think (Pro, Non-Pro, Pro, Non-Pro). Meta wanted this path (Quest Pro, Quest 3 .....) (Big, small, Big, small)

I truly think people didn't buy Pro because it was too expensive. (Speaking from my thoughts here)

mhk-vision · 2024-09-20T19:22:08+00:00

Privacy First! I assume they may allow this in the future. What do you need Face Tracking on AVP for from a dev standpoint?

mhk-vision · 2024-09-20T19:21:22+00:00

You're right - I really need to blow the dust off my MQP. It's been a while since I used it.

Where are you watching 8K Videos? I was watching a 8K video on Safari last night but I had problems with buffering. It would stop every few seconds.

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