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The Infinite Retina
The Infinite Retina

The Infinite Retina: Navigate Spatial Computing, Augmented and Mixed Reality, and the next tech revolution , Second Edition

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The Infinite Retina

Potential Dangers

It could be said that with great knowledge comes great responsibility. There are several associated potential dangers that come with our use of Spatial Computing. Areas we will touch upon here include potential loss of personal control, dilution of the natural, and population segmentation.

In terms of potential loss of personal control, the major one that everyone has at the front of their minds because of Facebook's transgressions is the disappearance of privacy. Especially with Augmented Reality, unauthorized use of data and media by companies or authoritarian use by governments could potentially be a problem. Location and spending data, along with videos made with the knowledge of the viewer and recording speech when headsets/glasses are worn could present another wave of Google Glass-like uproar. However, we do not think this is going to happen since the uses of Augmented Reality have been lauded over the last few years and there also seems to be better advance...

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  • Explore spatial computing's shift from theory to real-world use by Apple, Meta, and Tesla
  • Examine spatial computing disruptions across seven industries with expert insights on real-world applications
  • Analyze generative AI and Apple Vision Pro's impact on retail, healthcare, and finance
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What 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.

Who is this book for?

The 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.

What you will learn

  • Explore how spatial computing is applied today, with examples from Apple, Meta, Tesla, and other major players
  • Analyze the economic and ethical challenges of spatial computing, including automation and privacy
  • Understand generative AI's influence on spatial computing, from creativity to automation
  • Investigate industry-specific case studies, from autonomous vehicles to retail and finance
  • Gain expert insights into industry trends, including potential career paths in the spatial computing revolution
  • Discover how virtual reality and augmented reality will change healthcare

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Publication date : Feb 28, 2025
Length: 482 pages
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Table of Contents

20 Chapters
Introduction Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part I: Why Spatial Computing and Why Now? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Prime Directive Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Four Paradigms and Six Technologies Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
The Impact of Generative AI on Spatial Computing Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part II: The Seven Visions Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Vision One: Transportation Automates Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Vision Two: Virtual Worlds Appear Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Vision Three: Augmented Manufacturing Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Vision Four: Robot Consumers Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Vision Five: Virtual Healthcare Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Vision Six: Virtual Trading and Banking Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Vision Seven: Real-Time Learning Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Part III: The Spatial Business Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
The Always Predicted World Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
The Business of Generative AI Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
The Impact of the Apple Vision Pro Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
How Human? Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Other Books You May Enjoy Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
Index Chevron down icon Chevron up icon
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