Join hosts Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler on the latest episode of the TechMagic podcast as they dive into the latest tech, gaming, AI, and spatial computing news. Join them as they discuss the exciting integration of cameras and spatial experiences in Apple's new products. They also share their thoughts on developments in spatial computing and the innovative approaches of companies like HTC and Meta. Cathy and Lee also talk about the upcoming release of a new book called "Metaverse" by Matthew Ball, which aligns with their views on spatial computing and includes a whole new chapter on AI. They riff on the need for new language and terminology to keep up with technology advancements and share their experiences and insights from the industry.

Cathy Hackl Bio

Cathy Hackl is a globally recognized tech & gaming executive, futurist, and speaker focused on spatial computing, virtual worlds, augmented reality, AI, strategic foresight, and gaming platforms strategy. She’s one of the top tech voices on LinkedIn and is the CEO of Spatial Dynamics, a spatial computing and AI solutions company, including gaming.

Cathy has worked at Amazon Web Services (AWS), Magic Leap, and HTC VIVE and has advised companies like Nike, Ralph Lauren, Walmart, Louis Vuitton, and Clinique on their emerging tech and gaming journeys. She has spoken at Harvard Business School, MIT, SXSW, Comic-Con, WEF Annual Meeting in Davos 2023, CES, MWC, Vogue’s Forces of Fashion, and more.

Cathy Hackl on LinkedIn

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Lee Kebler Bio

Lee has been at the forefront of blending technology and entertainment since 2003, creating advanced studios for icons like will.i.am and producing music for Britney Spears and Big & Rich. Pioneering in VR since 2016, he has managed enterprise data at Nike, led VR broadcasting for Intel at the Japan 2020 Olympics, and driven large-scale marketing campaigns for Walmart, Levi’s, and Nasdaq. A TEDx speaker on enterprise VR, Lee is currently authoring a book on generative AI and delving into splinternet theory and data privacy as new tech laws unfold across the US.

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Key Discussion Topics

• Apple's Potential Integration of Cameras and Spatial Experiences
• Possibility of Apple Intelligence Coming to Apple Vision Pro Headset
• Discussion on Spatial Computing and the Importance of Hardware
• HTC's Innovative Approach to Form Factor in Headsets
• Mark Zuckerberg's Mention of AI Holographic Glasses
• Meta's Organizational Restructure and Optimism about Meta's Future
• Discussion on the Book "Metaverse" by Matthew Ball

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