Hardware Podcasts

How to Build a Metaverse

EE Times Current · 5 Nov 2021 · 45m

What this episode covers

Kevin Krewell, principal analyst at Tirias Research, discusses the state of the metaverse, noting that while Facebook (Meta) is betting heavily on VR with Oculus headsets like the Quest 2, hardware limitations and lack of compelling daily use cases remain hurdles. He highlights Qualcomm's dominance in AR/VR chips and the potential for mixed reality, while also analyzing the semiconductor supply chain crisis, particularly the shortage of trailing-edge chips and structural logistics issues. The episode concludes with an interview with Avnet CEO Phil Gallagher, who addresses the impact of Analog Devices' acquisition of Maxim Integrated on Avnet's distribution business and the broader trend of semiconductor supplier consolidation.

Most relevant to

large enterprises

Topics

Mentioned

Companies
Facebook, Qualcomm, Magic Leap, Avnet, Analog Devices, Maxim Integrated, Texas Instruments, Farnell
Products
Oculus, Quest 2, Microsoft Mesh, NVIDIA Omniverse, Second Life, Google Glass, Arduino
Tools
Altium

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