Here are our thoughts regarding VR:VR will gain mass adoption regardless of the speed of hardware and content development. It's inevitable, no medium ever created is more powerful. Two dimensional screens are abstractions that we have adapted to but we are three dimensional beings. VR renders 3D experiences that induce cognitive and physiological responses because it convinces our brains the we are having "real" experiences. These immersive, persuasive and empathy-inducing experiences are irresistible.With that said, while content and tech are highly synergistic, we would give content a slight edge in importanceFor mass adoption hardware needs to crack the code of: Powerful, Simple and Cheap. So far, the most successful “high end”hardware is the PSVR which is simple and cheapAs part of the "simple" criteria, hardware will also need to be mobile and non-tethered (we are getting close in headsets - Oculus Go - and 5G networks will be key to delivering powerful, non-tethered content)Inexpensive headsets will drive adoption, great content will keep people coming back.Content needs to move beyond gaming and deliver amazing experiences for general entertainment, social engagement and training/education. Interactivity is key to a compelling experience.If they are interested Jerry and I are available next Tuesday-Thursday (Jan 19-21) from 11AM-2PMCheers,J
Abeeda Mahboob on 10 Sep 12Mitchell says three main things have emerged over the past few years. First, while simply soliciting Likes for chances at a sweepstakes win was once enough to grab users' attention, that no longer flies. "Now they want an experience that's rich unto itself," he says. "They don't want to interact with this app because of a .001% of chance of winning something, but because it's fun and something they want to share." But that doesn't mean adding unnecessary layers of complication; the second thing the Movement team has found is that simple apps perform the best with fans. Especially on Facebook, where a friend's photo album or potential paramour's profile are just a click away, too much clutter without a simple call to action can kill engagement. The third key: plan for mobile, even if it means just a page letting smartphone users know the app isn't mobile compatible.
