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An insightful look into how spatial computing is transforming seven major industries today—from healthcare to retail and finance—and what it means for businesses and consumersThis second edition explores the impact of generative AI, Apple Vision Pro, and Meta Quest, while offering a critical perspective on challenges like data privacy, automation, and ethical concernsFree with your book: DRM-free PDF version + access to Packt's next-gen Reader*Key FeaturesExplore spatial computing's shift from theory to real-world use by Apple, Meta, and TeslaExamine spatial computing disruptions across seven industries with expert insights on real-world applicationsAnalyze generative AI and Apple Vision Pro's impact on retail, healthcare, and financePurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook DescriptionWhat is Spatial Computing, and why are companies like Tesla, Apple, and Meta investing billions into it? In The Infinite Retina, Irena Cronin and Robert Scoble explore how spatial computing—where humans and machines interact in a digital–physical space—has progressed beyond theory into real-world applications.This second edition has many substantial updates, including two new chapters on the relevance of Generative AI in Spatial Computing and a new chapter on the impact of Apple Vision Pro. Each existing chapter has been updated to have the most current information and commentary. The book offers a fresh look at seven major industries, including healthcare and retail, featuring updated case studies, expert commentary, and real-world examples. Additionally, it addresses crucial risks and challenges, such as data privacy, automation's impact on employment, and ethical concerns. This edition moves beyond speculation to critically analyze what Spatial Computing means for businesses and individuals today.*Email sign-up and proof of purchase requiredWhat you will learnExplore how spatial computing is applied today, with examples from Apple, Meta, Tesla, and other major playersAnalyze the economic and ethical challenges of spatial computing, including automation and privacyUnderstand generative AI's influence on spatial computing, from creativity to automationInvestigate industry-specific case studies, from autonomous vehicles to retail and financeGain expert insights into industry trends, including potential career paths in the spatial computing revolutionDiscover how virtual reality and augmented reality will change healthcareWho this book is forThe Infinite Retina is for anyone interested in the future of technology and how augmented reality and spatial computing (among other developments) will affect both businesses and the individual.

Discover what the metaverse can do for your business by exploring AR and VR, core support technologies, and use cases, while developing an understanding of its benefits, dangers, and futureKey FeaturesUnderstand the metaverse and learn how augmented reality and virtual reality are integral to itGet a solid understanding of core metaverse technologiesBecome a metaverse business thought leader by learning from real-world use casesPurchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBookBook Description“The metaverse” has become a widely known term within a very short time span. The Immersive Metaverse Playbook for Business Leaders explicitly explains what it really refers to and shows you how to plot your business road map using the metaverse.This book helps you understand the concept of the metaverse, along with the implementation of generative AI in it. You'll not only get to grips with the underlying concepts, but also take a closer look at key technologies that power the metaverse, enabling you to plan your business road map. The chapters include use cases on social interaction, work, entertainment, art, and shopping to help you make better decisions when it comes to metaverse product and service development. You’ll also explore the overall societal benefits and dangers related to issues such as privacy encroachment, technology addiction, and sluggishness. The concluding chapters discuss the future of AR and VR roles in the metaverse and the metaverse as a whole to enable you to make long-term business plans.By the end of this book, you'll be able to successfully invest, build, and market metaverse products and services that set you apart as a progressive technology leader.What you will learnGet to grips with the concept of the metaverse, its origin, and its present stateUnderstand how AR and VR strategically fit into the metaverseDelve into core technologies that power the metaverseDig into use cases that enable finer strategic decision-makingUnderstand the benefits and possible dangers of the metaversePlan further ahead by understanding the future of the metaverseWho this book is forIf you are a C-suite technology and business executive, this book is for you. Investors, entrepreneurs, and other tech professionals will also find it beneficial. This book does not require any previous understanding of the metaverse or immersive technologies.