The New Internet Podcast

Podcast Summary

The podcast delves into my journey, tracing my past involvement in crafting virtual reality experiences. It highlights his deliberate shift toward mobile augmented reality, aiming to broaden accessibility. The podcast delves into Illust's use cases beyond gaming, particularly its applications in industries such as hospitality and entertainment. Notably, Illust curated an augmented reality art gallery at the Four Seasons hotel and orchestrated an AR scavenger hunt at Sónar Festival.

Our objective is to bring the metaverse to life through augmented reality experiences along Main Street. Emphasizing interoperability across platforms, they aim for content that seamlessly functions across various metaverses. Additionally, they prioritize the protection of users' privacy and identity.

Among their upcoming endeavors is the launch of a hip-hop-themed AR art gallery experience, set to tour retail locations. While acknowledging Apple's impact on augmented reality awareness, Illust remains steadfast in its commitment to an open web approach, steering away from isolated applications.

Our foundational focus centers on geospatial computing and provenance, aiming to ensure that digital assets retain their value across diverse platforms.