A headset-like experience without actually using a headset?! On today’s Emerging Technologies in Business episode, Barmak Heshmat, CEO of Breyon Displays discusses their new technology that offers a headset-like experience without actually using a headset. Breyon uses depth modulation and light field expansion to give a 122-inch image experience from a 30-inch aperture display. Focusing on balancing comfort, performance, and immersion in their products, rather than just focusing on immersion. Later in the episode, we talk about how XR (Extended Reality) will affect our lives and the importanc ..read more

On this episode of Emerging Technologies in Business, Matthew Carrier joins the episode to celebrate the one-year anniversary of the podcast. We discuss the importance of planning ahead, avoiding rushing to release episodes and the benefits of monetizing a podcast. We also talk about the potential of virtual reality in the education industry and the need for regulations in emerging technologies. As expert podcasters, they share tips on editing and improving the quality of the content. — If you’re an XR entrepreneur or a corporation seeking to launch a new XR application, partnering with a rel ..read more

On this episode of Emerging Technologies in Business, CEO of Concannon Business Consulting and Concannon XR, Mark Concannon, discusses the benefits and ROI of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies for various industries. Mark shares his road to creating an XR consulting company, how being a people-oriented leader has led to his success, and how relationships are critical for success in a startup. He introduces two great solutions by ConcannonXR; ServiceAssistXR and ServiceTrainingXR. Mark mentions that the XR market is struggling as some are trying to fit a device into ..read more

What the heck is Web3?? Hey everyone welcome back for another episode! Today we are going to talk about Web3. Web 1 was the very basis of the Internet. Web 2 allowed us to share our own thoughts, but we didn’t own or control it. Web3 gives us back that control. Let us know what you’re most excited about with Web3. — If you’re an XR entrepreneur or a corporation seeking to launch a new XR application, partnering with a reliable and experienced consulting firm can be crucial to achieving success. ConcannonXR offers consultative solutions that can help transform your ideas into reality. With a p ..read more

On this episode of Emerging Technologies in Business, host Per Brock speaks with Slava Podmurnyi, CEO of VisarTech, about the importance of taking small steps and testing when embarking on a new business venture. They discuss the role of technology in education and how companies can encourage their employees to “be better”. The conversation then shifts to the importance of a sturdy back-end system in any business, and the benefits of digital twin technology. Finally, the discussion touches on the potential for virtual reality in various industries and the importance of education in utilizing ..read more

Hey everyone. Welcome back for another episode. For today’s episode, I asked Chat GPT-4 to write an episode on the nine emerging technologies that will shape 2023 for the business world. Here’s what it came up with. The Rolodex: With the rise of digital address books. Nobody has a Rolodex anymore but think about it. Can you really trust technology to remember all of your important contacts? The Rolodex is the only way to truly keep track of all of your business connections.  The Rotary Phone: Sure, smartphones have a ton of features and capabilities, but there’s just something about the tact ..read more

Technological advancements have revolutionized the way businesses train, communicate, and provide support. Assisted Reality – including virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR) is now reshaping the way companies deliver procedural guidance and navigate the troubleshooting process.  From headsets to head-mounted displays, assisted reality offers users a fully immersive experience, allowing support teams to provide guidance and collaborate with customers and colleagues from anywhere across the globe.  Implementing assisted reality for real-time support has proven to yield a ple ..read more

After the onset of Covid-19, businesses across the country discovered the advantages of providing remote technical support. As companies analyze and refine the efficacy of their tech support initiatives, Assisted Reality continues to play a pivotal role in bolstering the success of these programs.  Realwear’s HMT-1 and HMT-1Z1 devices, for example, furnish tech personnel with the ability to support, train and collaborate with both customers and colleagues remotely – regardless of where they’re located while freeing their hands for the work. From optimizing workflow and enhancing rev ..read more

With the advancement of virtual reality (VR) technology, comes the arrival of cost-effective, consumer-friendly headsets – bolstering widespread adoption. Employers have already begun leveraging opportunities to use VR in the workplace. The introduction of technology has opened a whirlwind of possibilities for businesses – all thanks to simulated environments and digital realities. From traveling to and from a myriad of destinations with the click of a controller button, to virtually constructing and deconstructing machinery and equipment (without racking up costly damages), here’s a look at ..read more

Apple’s latest technological development has gone largely unnoticed even among many tech enthusiasts. While this new development lacks the flair of high-profile additions like iOS 14, 5G, or a 4K camera, this new hardware feature has already started to transform the up incoming AR and VR industry.  We’re talking about the new LiDAR sensor available on higher-end iOS devices.  What is LiDAR?  While it has been around for a while, only recently has LiDAR (Light Detecting and Ranging) become small enough and cheap enough for consumer uses.  It essentially allows you to scan a ..read more