What's your take on the future of virtual reality?

It’s cool, but I feel like VR still has a long way to go. I mean, right now it’s mostly for gaming, right?

It’s key to the future of remote work.

Mainstream adoption still has hurdles.

Until we have Matrix-like VR, I think it's use will be quite limited. AI and robotics will be much more important in the near future.

Great question! Everyone has been saying for years that it's going to "take off". New VR tech launches (Facebook, Apple, Samsung etc), headset prices are coming down and then the metaverse, so now what? My issue is that I don't want to sit for long periods with that sweaty headset on my face! It's great for virtual learning and gaming but not great for relaxing. What does everyone else think?

I think virtual reality will go far beyond gaming. Imagine immersive learning, virtual offices, and realistic social experiences becoming the norm. Personally, I’m excited to see how it could reshape industries like education and mental health, but it’ll need to become more affordable and user-friendly to truly take off.

VR will definitely take off more for specific use cases like virtual meetings, training, and gaming. The tech is getting better with higher res displays and lighter headsets. But yeah, I think VR will be more for specific applications vs. being the main way we consume content and interact all the time. It's a bit too isolating and uncomfortable for extended use currently. AR glasses seem more practical for all-day use in the future. But VR and the metaverse will keep growing, even if it's more niche than some of the hype suggests.

I hope that once meta (Facebook) stops pumping money, and tech picks up, it will mature automatically