In this special Meta Connect recap episode, Don and Ben reunite to unpack the biggest announcements, behind-the-scenes stories, and future-shaping trends from Meta’s flagship XR conference.The conversation kicks off with stories from the Creator Summit and networking dinners—where they reconnected with past guests, shared pizza with Ubi, and even had Meta CTO Andrew Bosworth (“Boz”) drop by for drinks. From there, they dive into the major Meta Connect reveals:🚀 Horizon Studio & Horizon Engine – The next evolution of Horizon Worlds, promising 5x concurrency and pro-grade tools, but raising questions about accessibility for hobbyists and younger creators.🕶️ Meta Ray-Ban Display & Wearables – Hands-on impressions of Meta’s latest smart glasses, including live demos, intuitive controls, and potential to replace everyday devices.🤖 Contextual AI – A bold vision of always-on AI that sees and hears what you do, offering powerful assistance but also sparking debate over privacy, bias, and regulation.🎮 New Games & Updates – From Thieves and Warlocks’ massive overhaul to the launch of Comic Royale and new experiments like Magnet Dream and Frogs, the duo highlights how studios are evolving alongside Meta’s platform.This episode is part insider report, part future forecast—perfect for VR developers, XR storytellers, AI enthusiasts, and anyone curious about where immersive tech is headed next.~~~Connect With Us!~~~Don's LinksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dkianian/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dkianian/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@the.dfkYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@dkianianWebsite: https://dkianian.com/Ben's LinksLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjamin-veaner-7643a980/Discord: https://bit.ly/HABITXRWebsite: https://habitxr.net/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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