While augmented reality it has long been described as the “next big thing”. Some very basic logical problems get in the way. The headphones are too clunky, there aren’t many affordable apps, and the configuration process can be tricky. But companies like Microsoft, Google, and (possibly) Apple are working on those problems, with the ultimate goal of creating mixed-reality reality devices at the consumer level. AR is coming, whether people are willing to wait for it or not.
This week on Gadget Lab, we talk to WIRED digital director Brian Barrett about the fate of mixed reality and when we all wear AR glasses.
Show Notes
Read Lauren ‘s story about mixed reality headphones and Microsoft Mesh here. Read more about the HoloLens 2 here. Read about the AR “Mirrorworld” here. Follow all WIRED broadcasts here. Read Lily Hay Newman ‘s story for Slate on how baths are better than showers here.
Suggestions
Brian praises the novel The Children’s Bible by Lydia Millet. Lauren suggests taking a bath. Mike recommends the mobile game Very bad chess for iOS or Android.
Brian Barrett can be found on Twitter @brbarrett. Tha Lauren Goode @LaurenGoode. Michael Calore @snackfight. Bling the main hotline at @GadgetLab. The show is produced by Boone Ashworth (@booneashworth). Our theme music is by Solar Keys.
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