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TI:TALKSBrain chips, Deepfakes, and Apple's Vision Pro with Tom FfiskeIn this enthralling episode, the TechInformed crew dives into Elon Musk's latest venture with Neuralink, exploring the successful implant of a computer chip into a human brain and its potential to redefine medical technology as we know it. Join us as we address the benefits and ethical considerations associated with this cutting-edge innovation.We're also going in deep on deepfakes. Find out how these AI-crafted illusions are shaping the future of information authenticity and the profound effects they may have on democratic processes during pivotal campaigns in the "year of elections".Plus, we welcome Tom...
2024-02-0221 min
The Immersive WireThe metaverse needs a better storyI believe a key issue is that we are not telling the story of the metaverse clearly or well enough. The lack of direction confuses media reports time and time again, as people spin it into a more negative incarnation. (Unhelpfully, the word “metaverse” primarily comes from dystopian novels). Our lack of clarity hurts outside awareness – and perhaps leads to business hesitancy. One survey found that 41% of UK citizens have “no understanding whatsoever” of the metaverse. The same was shown in a YouGov poll in the US. Yes, the survey showed regional differences; twice as many people in China would take par...
2023-08-0813 minThe Immersive WireDefending the metaverse in the new age of AIIs the cynicism for the metaverse justified? It is tempting to say yes, and the wider media landscape would agree. The Wall Street Journal discussed the “meh-taverse” as a transitory trend, while The Times talks about “harsh reality” crashing into it. Funding is falling alongside stock values. We are seeing companies who previously labelled themselves as XR companies slap a metaverse sticker on their slide decks – and now AI is slapped on top of that sticker, too. The lights of the metaverse dim darker as virtual streets lose their bustle.
I do not share the same views. I believe the...
2023-08-0509 minThe Immersive WireTrailer - The Immersive WireReceive concise analysis on the metaverse and spatial computing, giving you a competitive edge.
2023-08-0500 min
Blockchain RecordedW3ST Panel; Innovation in the Metaverse "How GameFi and Virtual Reality can Enhance Customer Experience?"🔈 This episode is dedicated to the Web3 Stronger Together ecosystem initiative and its 1st virtual summit, which took place between March 1st and March 4, 2023, in Evveland’s Metaverse - a virtual platform uniting several hundred Web 3 Leaders & Thinkers, over 100 projects and speakers and over 5000 attendees from across the world.The panel covers the topic of innovation in the metaverse. The group defines "the metaverse" and discusses GameFi and Virtual Reality influence as well as use cases, especially in the educational and medical fields. 🔈With You:🎤 Laurent Perello, W3ST (@PerelloLaurent), Tom Ffiske...
2023-04-0633 min
XR at WorkTom Ffiske - Editor of Immersive WireIn this episode we talk all-things with Tom related to VR, XR, newsletters, the Metaverse, advertising and so much more.
2023-04-0438 min
The Spatial Reality PodcastYou're wrong about the metaverse. With Tom FfiskeThe Immersive Wire is an essential read, a twice-weekly analysis of the latest news in AR/VR and the metaverse. For those of you who don’t know the newsletter, here’s an elevator pitch: If you’re struggling to keep up with developments in the AR/VR space, or you’re feeling tired of the same old venture-backed marketing hype, The Immersive Wire is your solution.The man behind the newsletter, Tom Ffiske, is a thought leader with a uniquely high-level view of the industry. When we caught up with him recently, we discussed common misconceptions about AR...
2022-11-1121 min
LikeXRLikeXR Podcast (10 episode) - Mass adoption of XR with Tom FfiskeWelcome to the LikeXR podcast season one about the extended reality market from people who really understand the industry. This week we are joined by Tom Ffiske. Tom writes about immersive technologies at the Immersive Wire, a newsletter and website dedicated to all things VR, AR, and the metaverse. His goal is to bring a curated digest of the analysis that matters, helping professionals interested in immersive to reach new heights. Tom has written about the industry since 2016, covering the latest trends and investments while keeping a pulse on the latest innovations. He has spoken at several events, published a...
2022-05-3129 min
The Immersive Media podcastTom Ffiske | The Immersive WireTom Ffiske writes about immersive technologies through his newsletter the Immersive Wire, dedicated to all things VR, AR, and the metaverse. The goal "to bring a curated digest of the analysis that matters, helping professionals interested in immersive to reach new heights."
Tom has been writing about the immersive technology industry since 2016, covering the latest trends and investments while keeping a pulse on the latest innovations and the future of the sector.
Tom is a successful author and his recent book "The Metaverse: A Professional Guide" looks at immersive technologies, the metaverse, and what the r...
2022-03-0923 min
Immersive Audio PodcastImmersive Audio Podcast Episode 61 Tom Ffiske (Immersive Wire)In this episode of the Immersive Audio Podcast, Oliver Kadel and Monica Bolles are joined by a tech journalist and founder of Immersive Wire - Tom Ffisk from London, UK.
Tom is Chief Editor of Immersive Wire, the newsletter dedicated to immersive technologies and the metaverse, analysing the sector and charting its steady growth over time.
In this episode, Tom shares his view on the current state of play of the Metaverse vision and talks about his upcoming book The Metaverse: A profession Guide.
This episode was produced by Oliver Kadel and Emma Rees and included music by Rhythm Scott.
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2022-02-0442 min
The Immersive WireRamblings about immersive eventsIn this episode, we explore immersive events (such as VRDays Europe, VR Awards, AWE), and think about what the best approaches are when it comes to running them.
If you like to level up your knowledge on the metaverse, VR and AR, then consider subscribing to the highly-praised Immersive Wire newsletter: www.immersivewire.com
2021-11-1409 min
Meteor Station Virtual Reality (VR) PodcastNew Vive Headsets, Snap Buyout, and More News | Guest Tom FfiskeWe are joined by Tom Ffiske from the Immersive Wire to talk VR news! And, there's a lot of news to talk about this month, with new Vive headsets, huge buyouts, and more!Get a free Carry Case when you click this link to buy your Insta360 ONE X2 Camera! https://www.insta360.com/sal/one_x2?insrc=INRP6DD Get a free Battery when you click this link to buy the Insta360 Pro 2https://www.insta360.com/sal/Pro_2?insrc=INRP6DD Stay tuned for fun and unique VR content! Look forw...
2021-06-061h 04
Alex Makes VR#90: What Do Facebook's Earnings Tell Us About The VR Industry? (& so much more) w/Tom FfiskeWhat Do Facebook's Earnings Tell Us About The VR Industry? (& so much more) w/Tom Ffiske
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2021-02-0338 min
Between Realities VR PodcastSeason 3, Episode 3 ft Tom Ffiske of Virtual Perceptions! Between Realities VR PodcastBetween Realities VR Podcast Ft. Tom Ffiske of Virtual Perceptions ! Perception is reality, and there isn't a group that knows this better than the VR community. That's why Tom Ffiske has created and is operating the UK-based website VirtualPerceptions.com, a one-stop hub for the latest news in immersive tech with the editorial undertones from someone with a passion for VR. He's with us today as we catch up in the wake of the CES 2021 and DreamlandXR digital events! Originally Aired on January 15th 2021Video version HEREWeb: https://www.virtualperceptions.com/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TomFfiske Facebook: https://www.facebook...
2021-01-201h 28The Immersive WireLeading a VR company, with Marek PolčákMarek Polčák is the Co-Founder of VRgineers. We explore what it takes to build a VR company, and how it has grown over time.
2020-08-3115 minThe Immersive WireThe importance of senses in VR films, with Charlotte MikkelborgCharlotte Mikkelborg is a British director and producer who become known for her work directing gripping character-driven film and virtual reality.
Charlotte Mikkelborg explores immersive filmmaking, including techniques and the use of senses. The filmmaker explores her process from making a new film to driving interest in her productions.
2020-08-2432 minThe Immersive WireHow to nurture a growing immersive community, with Asha EastonAsha Easton works at Immerse UK. She has run workshops with the XR Diversity Initiative in London to up-skill underrepresented groups in media and technology, and has spoken on panels internationally. Her focus at KTN is to expand the ImmerseUK community and grow the immersive tech ecosystem around the country.
2020-08-1632 minThe Immersive WireHow to design VR video games, with Nick WitselNick Witsel is a Games Designer at Vertigo Games. We discuss the building process of a video game; what aspects to consider, how it is different from console gaming, and the insights that come from working in the area for some time.
2020-08-1025 minThe Immersive WireEntering the VR and AR industry as someone new, with Randa DibajeRanda Dibaje is a VR/AR developer at PwC, having recently entered the industry. We explored the thoughts of an early entrant, including where areas may grow in the future.
2020-08-0329 minThe Immersive WireThe people behind the immersive industry, with Helen BellringerHelen is a Multi-disciplined Creative Director, specialising in the dynamic intersection where technology, humans and music meet. At Solarflare Studio she works with brands, artists and non-profit organisations to help them harness the connective powers of frontier technologies, to tell their stories in new divergent ways.
2020-07-2735 minThe Immersive WireCreativity in the immersive industry, with Dan PageDan Page of Opposable Group is Creative Director at Bristol VR Lab, a coworking space in England for startups working in XR and surrounding industries. Prior to running the lab he ran VR World Congress, a three day conference and expo that took place in Bristol with 1000+ delegates. He's been working in VR for six years and is regularly called upon as a commentator and consultant in the space.
2020-07-2035 minThe Immersive WireLearning new skills with virtual reality via memory palaces, with Aaron RalbyAaron Ralby is a language and memory training specialist and entrepreneur. He is currently developing Munx VR, a Virtual Reality platform for building memory palaces.
We explore how memory palaces can be built in VR, and explore what benefits they bring to learners.
2020-07-1328 minThe Immersive WireHow to build VR communities, with Daniel Dyboski-Bryant and Lorelle VanFossenDaniel Dyboski-Bryant and Lorelle VanFossen are both part of Educators of VR, and collaborate closely to build expansive and innovative worlds were people can socialise and group together.
Daniel Dyboski-Bryant co-founded Educators in VR with Lorelle VanFossen, an open global, cross-platform network of learners, teachers, trainers, and researchers meeting, learning and collaborating in and with VR. They are developing programs and projects to democratize education using virtual reality through partnerships, sponsorships, and grant programs world-wide.
We explore how these communities build and develop, and the new sorts of connections made over time.
2020-07-0653 minThe Immersive WireHow to market enterprise VR, with James WatsonJames started his career in digital marketing and innovation over 20 years ago, he has spent the last 5 years developing enterprise VR solutions for companies including Major League Baseball, Shell, GE and DHL. Currently as Chief Marketing Officer at Immerse he is working across industry sectors to help drive the adoption of enterprise VR training.
In this episode, we explore how to market VR enterprise solutions among many other topics.
2020-06-2931 minThe Immersive WireUsing augmented reality to educate children, with Ed BartonEd is the CEO and co-founder of Curiscope, a Brighton based startup pioneering the use of virtual and augmented reality to inspire kids.
In the episode, we explore how AR is a great way to educate children, and how the Brighton community flourished.
2020-06-2224 minThe Immersive WireBuilding immersive experiences for consumers and businesses, with Sam WattsSam Watts has been driving adoption of immersive technologies within enterprise and entertainment at Make Real for over 5 years, enabling businesses and customers to understand and validate use cases for implementation of Virtual and Augmented Reality devices and content. From EDF Energy to Vodafone, Oculus and Sony, Sam has seen over 75 immersive applications deployed at scale, in offices, studios, museums, arcades, homes and even fields in the glorious British countryside. Prior to joining Make Real, Sam managed and operated European and global Quality Assurance and Localisation teams for Zynga, NCsoft, Epic Group PLC and worked with online learning products...
2020-06-1541 minThe Immersive WireUsing VR to dull pain, with Sarah TichoSarah Ticho is the Founder of Hatsumi, who has also worked as a producer, researcher and curator specialising in arts, health and immersive technology.
We talked about the benefits of VR in healthcare, particularly when it comes to dulling pain. How can immersive tech help save lives?
2020-06-0826 minThe Immersive WirePushing innovation in immersive, with Aki JarvinenAki Järvinen is a Senior Experience Researcher, Immersive at Digital Catapult. He helps UK businesses adopt AR and VR, and push their boundaries at the company through design and research.
2020-05-2637 minThe Immersive WireDigital twins and AR/VR, with Nicola RosaNicola Rosa is the Global Head of Immersive Learning at Accenture. Nicola is currently part of the Accenture Digital UKI, where he is the Go-To Market Lead for XR (AR, VR, and MR). We discussed the growth of gaming brands during the pandemic, and the sense of immersion that technology brings to experiences.
We explore the role of digital twins and how it will impact all areas of immersive tech, from manufacturing to retail. We also lightly touch on the topic of devices reading our minds, as well as the progression of the tech over the next...
2020-05-171h 01The Immersive WireExploring intimacy and virtual reality, with Kazimir Bielecki and Lennie VarvaridesKazimir Bielecki and Lennie Varvarides are from DYSPLA, a neurodivergent, Tottenham based studio lead by the award-winning disabled artists. Supported by the Arts Council England, DYSPLA produces the work of neurodivergent storymakers.
2020-05-1256 minThe Immersive WireFavourite virtual reality games to play, with Jonny Keeley from Igloo VisionJonny Keeley is a photographer and filmmaker working in the immersive industry for "Shared VR" company Igloo Vision. When he isn't doing that he's either out shooting Landscapes as @ItsJonnyKeeley on Instagram or touring with his band Fight The Bear. Jonny covers his love of immersive, and which experiences he goes for.
2020-05-0534 minThe Immersive WireHow to analyse virtual and augmented reality, with Leo Gebbie from CCS InsightLeo Gebbie is a Wearables and Extended Reality Analyst at CCS Insight, joining the company over a year ago to track all that is happening across both industries. Leo explores his current smartwatches, some of his favourite immersive events he attended, and his Animal Crossing island.
2020-04-2651 minThe Immersive Wire22.04.2020 - The Immersive WireSummary of what's happening in the immersive industry (VR, AR, and MR), hosted by Tom Ffiske from Virtual Perceptions.
2020-04-2204 minThe Immersive WireUsing drones for virtual reality, with Or Lev-CohenThe Immersive Wire Interview profiles the people behind the industry. The podcast focuses less on the company they represent, and more on the people working in the background. What makes them tick? What are they passionate about? How has their personal life been impacted by their work?
On the first episode of The Immersive Wire is Or Lev-Cohen, a final-year Industrial Design student from Tel-Aviv. Lev-Cohen is looking into how immersive tech can be used with drones to provide people with a flying experience that they can control. In particular, he focuses on where his passion comes f...
2020-04-2035 minThe Immersive Wire15.04.2020 - The Immersive WireSummary of what's happening in the immersive industry (VR, AR, and MR), hosted by Tom Ffiske from Virtual Perceptions.
2020-04-1503 minThe Immersive Wire09.04.2020 - Weekly Virtual Perceptions SummarySummary of what's happening in the immersive industry (VR, AR, and MR), hosted by Tom Ffiske from Virtual Perceptions.
2020-04-0903 minThe Immersive Wire01.04.2020 - Weekly Virtual Perceptions SummarySummary of what's happening in the immersive industry (VR, AR, and MR), hosted by Tom Ffiske from Virtual Perceptions.
2020-04-0104 minThe Immersive Wire18.03.2020 - Weekly Virtual Perceptions SummarySummary of what's happening in the immersive industry (VR, AR, and MR), hosted by Tom Ffiske and Lena Mandahus from Virtual Perceptions.
2020-03-1711 min
The Immersive Wire11.03.2020 - Weekly Virtual Perceptions SummarySummary of what's happening in the immersive industry (VR, AR, and MR), hosted by Tom Ffiske from Virtual Perceptions.
2020-03-1107 min