Jack Yang

Writing12

Notes on AI agents, spatial computing, things I’m building, and whatever book I’ve just finished. Most of my writing lives on Medium.

2026

  1. I leave AI models constantly. I have never once left the platform. Last week I was using GPT-5.6 Sol to write some code. Too verbose, and the latency was spiking. I killed the session, selected Opus 5 from the dropdown,... Medium (opens on Medium)
  2. I built a fake shopping app. Nothing ships. It might be the most useful thing I’ve made. Somewhere around 1am, everyone has almost bought a vegetable chopper. You know the loop. The lightning deal, the countdown timer, the “only 6 left” badge, the coupon you... Medium (opens on Medium)

2025

  1. My 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... Medium (opens on Medium)
  2. Making 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... Antaeus AR (opens on Medium)
  3. My 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.”... Medium (opens on Medium)

2024

  1. 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... Antaeus AR (opens on Medium)
  2. A 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... Antaeus AR (opens on Medium)
  3. 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... Medium (opens on Medium)

2023

  1. My 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... Antaeus AR (opens on Medium)
  2. My 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... Antaeus AR (opens on Medium)

2022

  1. My Top 5 Books of 2022 My 2022 reading recap covers the books that stood out most across entrepreneurship, meaning, relationships, metaverse thinking, and leadership. Medium (opens on Medium)
  2. The Making of Collect Collect started as a response to social media fatigue, with user research, storyboarding, prototyping, and testing all focused on helping people connect without endless feed addiction. Medium (opens on Medium)