<p>In this episode of <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/techmagic-with-cathy-hackl/id1586989316" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TechMagic</a>, host <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathyhackl/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cathy Hackl</a> and co-host <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/leekebler/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lee Kebler</a><strong> </strong>discuss a range of timely topics, from AI developments and spatial computing to space exploration and sustainability. Cathy shares her experience at the Singularity University Summit in South Africa, reflecting on the continent's tech innovation. The hosts dive into Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses, Vario’s simulation tech, and the significance of transparent innovation in VR. They also explore lunar farming, Adobe’s AI focus, and copyright shifts in publishing. Cathy and Lee celebrate marketing visionary Justin Brennan and discuss the implications of AI on creativity at the Adobe MAX conference. The episode wraps up with reflections on space tourism and future tech trends, inviting listeners to share their thoughts.</p><p>Come for the tech, and stay for the magic!</p><br><p><strong>Cathy Hackl Bio</strong></p><p>Cathy Hackl is a globally recognized tech &amp; 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.&nbsp;</p><br><p>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.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Cathy Hackl on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathyhackl/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Spatial Dynamics on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/spatialdynamics/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p><br><p><strong>Lee Kebler Bio</strong></p><p>Lee has been at the forefront of blending technology and entertainment since 2003, creating advanced studios for icons like <a href="http://will.i.am" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">will.i.am</a> and producing music for Britney Spears and Big &amp; 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.</p><br><p>Lee Kebler on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/leekebler/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p><br><p><strong>Key Discussion Topics</strong></p><ul><li>00:00 - Introduction and Personal Updates</li><li>07:52 - Meta News: Ray-Ban Meta Glasses</li><li>11:45 - Prototype VR Headset Discussion</li><li>14:35 - Vario and Simulation Technology</li><li>20:19 - Industry Recognition: Justin Brennan</li><li>22:52 - Adobe MAX Conference Insights</li><li>28:46 - Penguin Random House's Copyright Policy</li><li>31:59 - AI Regulations and Legal Battles</li><li>34:43 - Dispatch from the Fringe: Off-Planet Farming</li></ul><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

TechMagic with Cathy Hackl

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Tech Innovation, Meta’s Ray-Ban Glasses, Varjo’s Simulation Tech, and Off-Planet Farming with Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler

OCT 23, 202436 MIN
TechMagic with Cathy Hackl

Tech Innovation, Meta’s Ray-Ban Glasses, Varjo’s Simulation Tech, and Off-Planet Farming with Cathy Hackl and Lee Kebler

OCT 23, 202436 MIN

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<p>In this episode of <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/techmagic-with-cathy-hackl/id1586989316" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TechMagic</a>, host <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathyhackl/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Cathy Hackl</a> and co-host <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/leekebler/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Lee Kebler</a><strong> </strong>discuss a range of timely topics, from AI developments and spatial computing to space exploration and sustainability. Cathy shares her experience at the Singularity University Summit in South Africa, reflecting on the continent's tech innovation. The hosts dive into Meta’s Ray-Ban glasses, Vario’s simulation tech, and the significance of transparent innovation in VR. They also explore lunar farming, Adobe’s AI focus, and copyright shifts in publishing. Cathy and Lee celebrate marketing visionary Justin Brennan and discuss the implications of AI on creativity at the Adobe MAX conference. The episode wraps up with reflections on space tourism and future tech trends, inviting listeners to share their thoughts.</p><p>Come for the tech, and stay for the magic!</p><br><p><strong>Cathy Hackl Bio</strong></p><p>Cathy Hackl is a globally recognized tech &amp; 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.&nbsp;</p><br><p>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.&nbsp;</p><br><p>Cathy Hackl on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/cathyhackl/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p><p>Spatial Dynamics on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/spatialdynamics/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p><br><p><strong>Lee Kebler Bio</strong></p><p>Lee has been at the forefront of blending technology and entertainment since 2003, creating advanced studios for icons like <a href="http://will.i.am" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">will.i.am</a> and producing music for Britney Spears and Big &amp; 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.</p><br><p>Lee Kebler on <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/leekebler/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">LinkedIn</a></p><br><p><strong>Key Discussion Topics</strong></p><ul><li>00:00 - Introduction and Personal Updates</li><li>07:52 - Meta News: Ray-Ban Meta Glasses</li><li>11:45 - Prototype VR Headset Discussion</li><li>14:35 - Vario and Simulation Technology</li><li>20:19 - Industry Recognition: Justin Brennan</li><li>22:52 - Adobe MAX Conference Insights</li><li>28:46 - Penguin Random House's Copyright Policy</li><li>31:59 - AI Regulations and Legal Battles</li><li>34:43 - Dispatch from the Fringe: Off-Planet Farming</li></ul><p><br></p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>