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STEREOSCOPESteam Frame, ExplainedSend us a textWe dig into Valve’s Steam Frame headset, the revived Steam Machine concept, and the new Steam Controller 2.0, weighing smart tradeoffs against ambitious promises. Comfort, eye tracking, and foveated streaming headline a PC-first strategy that could challenge Quest on user experience.• why Valve picked a mobile ARM chip over XR silicon• eye tracking as the key to dynamic foveated rendering gains• PC-hybrid focus with a low-latency wireless streaming puck• openness of the Steam library and Linux-first SteamOS• missing features: no hand tracking, monochrome pass-through• LCD panels vs OLED hopes...
2025-12-0551 minSTEREOSCOPESTEREOSCOPE SPOOKYcast Special Halloween Episode! Horror and GalaxyXR!Send us a textThree horror fans suit up for a spooky VR tour through Resident Evil 4 VR, Exorcist Legion VR, Phasmophobia, and Blair Witch VR, then shift to a hands‑on breakdown of Samsung’s Galaxy XR specs, price, and promise. We weigh design choices, comfort, and whether premium headsets finally justify their cost.• why VR amplifies horror with agency and presence• Resident Evil 4 VR’s smart port and melee feel• Exorcist Legion’s chapter format and ritual tools• co‑op tension loops in Phasmophobia• Blair Witch VR’s flashlight, camcorder, and Bullet
2025-10-311h 12STEREOSCOPESamsung’s Galaxy XR, Meta’s Moves, And Avatar’s 3D ReturnSend us a textWe unpack Samsung’s Galaxy XR strategy, Meta’s push for premium licensed content, and Apple’s VisionOS upgrades that aim to close real usability gaps. Along the way, we test practical tools—from room scanning to video glasses—that make spatial creation and viewing feel ready.• Samsung Galaxy XR specs, display claims, pricing, launch plan• Android XR platform, Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 performance• Sony micro‑OLEDs, persistence and smearing explained• Galaxy phone spatial capture and 4K30 pipeline• Meta Connect: Blumhouse Enhanced Cinema on Quest• Avatar 3 teaser quality, frame rate, and...
2025-10-291h 17STEREOSCOPEApple, Google, and Meta go head-to-head while XR finds its footingSend us a textThe XR industry is hitting a mature stride with companies making significant investments despite recurring reports of VR's demise. We explore how companies are embracing XR as the evolution of VR technology with broader applications and market potential.• Meta partners with Xbox to release a branded Quest 3S bundle with Game Pass Ultimate• Cloud streaming games over Quest headsets provides latency benefits when home network conditions are optimal• Meta reportedly courting Disney and A24 to create high-quality immersive content for next-gen headsets• DAZN introduces new tabletop experience for watching...
2025-07-031h 19STEREOSCOPEMeta Approaches Hypernova! With James Cameron, Apple Immersive, and Blackmagic's $30K Camera RevolutionSend us a textWe explore the evolving landscape of immersive technology, from James Cameron's partnership with Meta to Blackmagic's groundbreaking new camera system. The tech world is shifting toward more integrated, powerful tools for creating and experiencing immersive content.• James Cameron acknowledges VR headsets as the optimal medium for 3D movies, eliminating issues like crosstalk and brightness loss• Meta's "Hypernova" smart glasses coming in 2025 ($1300-1400) with a monocular display in the lower right corner• Apple releases Immersive Video Utility for importing and reviewing Vision Pro footage with multi-device playback capabilities • Third-party developer...
2025-05-2355 minSTEREOSCOPEThe Human Within Review: Exploring the Frontier of Interactive VR Storytelling - PLUS: Deckard, Viverse, PSVR2, and BONO!Send us a textPlayStation VR 2 just received a substantial $150 price cut, bringing the headset down to $399 - a revealing move that speaks volumes about its sluggish sales. Despite quality hardware and impressive OLED displays, Sony's VR platform has struggled against Meta's dominance, with no exclusive titles released in nearly a year. The situation draws uncomfortable parallels to Sony's ill-fated PS Vita, another promising device abandoned after underwhelming market performance.Meanwhile, excitement builds around Valve's long-rumored Deckard headset. Leaked information suggests a late 2025 launch at approximately $1,200, featuring eye-tracking technology and potentially 4K micro-OLED displays. Most...
2025-03-1856 minSTEREOSCOPECES 2025 Recap: XR Scramble, Google’s HTC Gambit, and Samsung’s Muhan Odyssey!Send us a textWhat if the future of screens is no screen at all? We explore the revolutionary world of XR and AR smart glasses—straight from CES—highlighting innovations like the groundbreaking XR glasses scramble and cyberpunk-inspired touch boards. These technological marvels promise to transform how we interact with digital environments, offering virtual displays that hover seamlessly around us. For those looking to blend the virtual with the real, this episode reveals how these advancements are reshaping user interactions through familiar interfaces like keyboards and mice.Join us as XR glasses scramble, covering the...
2025-02-1956 minSTEREOSCOPEThe Next Era: "The Talent Stealer" with Jared Payne, Android XR, James Cameron & VR180 editing w/SpatialCutSend us a textWhat if the world of cinema could be completely revolutionized by immersive technology? Join us as we uncover this potential with Jared Payne, the actor and co-producer of the sci-fi VR film "The Talent Stealer." Jared shares fascinating insights into the challenges and breakthroughs that come with crafting a narrative in the VR180 format, offering listeners an inside look at the cutting-edge techniques that are reshaping the film industry's landscape. Discover how his team skillfully navigated the complexities of multi-camera setups and collaborative creativity, emphasizing the vibrant spirit of the Vancouver film community.
2024-12-2656 minSTEREOSCOPEExploring Interactive Video Futures: Human Within, Theater Elsewhere, and VR180 Storytelling with Kuya Quatro!Send us a textHow do groundbreaking interactive video experiences like the upcoming Human Within shape the future of storytelling? Join us as we engage with Kuya Quatro to explore the fascinating evolution of immersive media. We delve into the nuances of VR storytelling and discuss how genres such as sci-fi, horror, and fantasy offer unparalleled opportunities for world-building and audience engagement. We contemplate the ongoing journey toward seamlessly blending video games with cinematic experiences.Our conversation shines a light on Meta's innovative animation platform, Theater Elsewhere, and its transformative impact on 3D animation experiences...
2024-11-2257 minSTEREOSCOPESnap into the Future with Spectacles: iPhone Spatial Video, Calf, Immersed, and Meta Orion Chaos!Send us a textIs the iPhone 16 revolutionizing how we capture and share our lives? Tune in to our latest episode of the Stereoscope Podcast, where we welcome our new host, Sean Tarjyoto, and dive deep into the groundbreaking advancements from the Meta Connect 2024 event. We'll unpack the incredible new features of the iPhone 16 and iPhone 16 Pro, including spatial photos and videos now available across the entire lineup. Discover how the advanced MV-HEVC codec is changing the game for video compression. Plus, we unpack the weirdness surrounding the new 180-degree stereo camera from a Chinese social media...
2024-10-0445 minSTEREOSCOPECanon EOS R5 Mark II Unveiled, Quest 3 HDMI Link, Xreal Beam Pro, and Pico 4 Ultra!Send us a textThis episode of the Stereoscope Podcast, we’re recording from our brand-new studio space, a major upgrade from our old basement setup, and we’re diving into the hot topics of the photography and VR worlds. We start by scrutinizing the freshly released Canon EOS R5 Mark II, weighing its 45-megapixel full-frame sensor, built-in autofocus for the dual fisheye lens, and digital image stabilization against its predecessor and our current R5C cinema variant. Despite some initial performance hitches and its notorious overheating issues, we discuss how the addition of c-log2 could revolutionize dyna...
2024-08-2743 minSTEREOSCOPEBlackmagic 12K Ursa Immersive, Gracia Volumetric Capture, Logitech Ink for Meta Quest, and Apple TV+ Immersive Content RolloutSend us a textCurious about how the latest tech advances are shaping the future of VR storytelling Immersive Video? Tune in to the sixth iteration of the Stereoscope podcast, where we eschew our usual studio setting to embrace the fresh air of Portland. We'll explore Apple's groundbreaking announcements from WWDC, engage with the Gracia volumetric capture platform, and share our experiences using the Luma AI app's Gaussian splatting technology. With industry giants like DEOVR showing interest, we'll also ponder the potential and challenges of volumetric capture in various media forms.Ever wondered what Apple's...
2024-06-2855 minSTEREOSCOPEVR Storytelling Revolution: "The Faceless Lady" with Matt Celia, Elliot Page's XR Endeavors, GUNDAM VR Film, and Spatialfy 4kSend us a textEmbark on a voyage through the mesmerizing realms of immersive VR storytelling with our esteemed guest, Matthew Celia from LightSail VR and Co-Executive Producer on "The Faceless Lady" the newest immersive episodic series from Eli Roth, Crypt TV, and Meta, -who guides us through the latest advancements shaking up narrative and history. We delve into the powerful documentary potential of VR, especially as showcased in Elliot Page's project on queer Brooklyn's past. As giants like Eli Roth empower these ventures, we dissect the fusion of spatial videos with 3D content, leading to unprecedented...
2024-04-081h 07STEREOSCOPEApple Vision Pro Woes, Quest 3 Props, and the VR Content Hustle with Adam from Virtual Presence ProductionsSend us a textCome with us as we unpack our experience with the much-anticipated Apple Vision Pro VR headset, alongside the insights of Adam Kontras from Virtual Presence Productions. We didn't hold back on our initial excitement turned to dismay, facing a slew of technical issues like pixel smearing that led us to question if this device is truly market-ready. It was an unexpected twist to find ourselves tipping our hats to the Quest 3 for its versatility and comfort, making it a surprisingly practical tool for everyday work in virtual environments. Creating immersive content i...
2024-02-2253 minSTEREOSCOPECE-YES! Apple Vison Pro, New Headset Scramble, Red Rocks VR180 Concerts, and guests Matt Rowell and Thomas Hayden from 360 Labs!Send us a textOur interview with Matt Rowell and Thomas Hayden, the co-founders of 360 Labs starts at exactly 44:00!CES is over! It's a big time for VR and VR Video, with a host of new headsets to bring immersive video to more people than ever. Get ready to explore the thrilling intersection of 360 video, dome-based experiences, and the promise of Wi-Fi 7 for VR tech that could trim latency down to nearly invisible threads. This episode promises to be a journey through the evolution of VR design, where style meets functionality in a dance that...
2024-01-191h 29STEREOSCOPECameras! Co-Watching! VR Phones- Oh my! Xtadium - LumePad 2 Tablet - ImmerGallery - iPhone Spatial Video - Slam PhoneSend us a textEver dreamt of exploring the world, attending concerts, or watching sports games from the comfort of your home? Pack your virtual bags, folks, because, in this episode, we're taking a journey into the pulsing heart of VR Video technology. From the game-changing LumePad tablet by Leia Inc. to the innovative pass-through video recording feature of Oculus Quest 3, we're discussing exciting developments and questioning their potential drawbacks.We're taking an in-depth look at the iPhone 15 Pro's spatial video capabilities and how this tech titan could transform stereo video content. But hold your...
2023-11-3045 min
STEREOSCOPEThe Beginning - iPhone 15 Pro Spatial Video - Canon Consumer VR180/360 - Quest 3Send us a textWelcome to the first episode of the STEREOSCOPE Podcast, in this episode we introduce ourselves (Anthony Vasiliadis and Byron Diffenderffer) and dive into the world of Immersive Video. Our News Topics are Quest 3, Canon's new Consumer Hybrid VR180/360 camera, and The Sphere in Las Vegas. This month we're featuring videos by FirstVlogger aka Live Adam and LucidTripper. Our Main topic is the announcement of Spatial Video support in every iPhone 15 Pro launching before the end of 2023. You can access our show notes with links here:https://docs.google.com/d...
2023-11-081h 05
The Getting Off Topic PodcastWE ARE DISNEY. RESISTANCE IS FUTILE.Byron Diffenderffer joins the podcast this week, as the gang breaks down the tsunami of announcements from the House of Mouse! Also, Tony catches up on all things Trek, Cyberpunk is plagued with a ri-DIC-ulous glitch, and we all squee with nerdy joy over The Mandalorian season finale. SPOILERS AHOY!
2020-12-222h 16
Reopening the Wormhole: A Star Trek Deep Space Nine Podcast017 - By Inferno's Light (5x15) (with Byron Diffenderffer)The Cavalcade of Guests goes on! This week, we’re joined by a bona fide, genuine Trek expert and blogger, Byron Diffenderffer! He joins us to talk about his favorite episode, By Inferno’s Light. We figure out which Earth dictator Dukat most closely resembles, we try to determine just how honorable the Jem’Hadar are (or aren’t), we examine Garak’s claustrophobia and finally start to tackle the bombshell that is Bashir’s genetically engineered origins. All that, plus Byron schools us on some things that even we three DS9/Trek-obsessed podcasters aren’t aware of and with all of th...
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