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Notes from Jack Yang on XR engineering, product strategy, and creative technology experiments.
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My Top 5 Books of 2025My Top 5 Books of 2025
Welcome back to my annual reading reflection! As 2025 comes to a close, I’m excited to share the five books (and a few honorable mentions) that stood out the most...
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Making a ComebackMaking a Comeback
For most of the past decade, XR has lurched from hype cycle to hype cycle — spectacular live demos, earnest developer enthusiasm, and long stretches where headsets gathered dust on closet shelves....
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My Top 5 Books of 2024My Top 5 Books of 2024
Edit: I may hold the record for the latest 2024 book recap on the internet — I drafted this back in January and only just realized I never hit “publish.” I hope...
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- The Spatial Computing Killer App is Finally Here
The Spatial Computing Killer App is Finally Here
This morning, OpenAI has just released GPT-4o, the latest upgrade to its renowned series of AI models. This new version introduces significant enhancements, bringing more advanced and versatile capabilities to...
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A Week with Vision Pro: Insights and ImpressionsA Week with Vision Pro: Insights and Impressions
After years of patiently waiting, I finally got my hands on the Apple Vision Pro. With nearly a decade of working with immersive technologies, it is always exciting to see...
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- My Top 5 Books of 2023
My Top 5 Books of 2023
Welcome to my year-end summary! As we embark on a new year, I’m thrilled to share with you the top 5 books that made my 2023 a remarkable journey in...
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My Thoughts on XR: Apple vs. MetaMy Thoughts on XR: Apple vs. Meta
This week has undoubtedly been one of the most exciting in my seven years in the XR industry. With the release of Meta Quest 3 and Apple Vision Pro, XR...
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My Initial Thoughts on Vision ProMy Initial Thoughts on Vision Pro
After a long-awaited wait, Apple has finally unveiled its mixed reality headset, Apple Vision Pro. This unique device boasts innovative technologies like EyeSight and Reality Dial. There are already plenty...
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My Top 5 Books of 2022My Top 5 Books of 2022
Welcome to my review of my favorite books of 2022! It has been an exciting year for literature. After much contemplation, I narrowed down my list to a selection of...
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- The Making of Collect
The Making of Collect
With the rising popularity of mobile phones and the increasing availability of the Internet, people spend more and more time on social media apps and screen addiction has grown dramatically...
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