Virtual Reality Space Needs More Companies: Oculus VR CEO

The transcript discusses the speaker's college experience, emphasizing the importance of relationships and the founding of Oculus. It explores the potential of virtual reality as a new computing platform, comparing its evolution to that of personal computers and mobile devices. The speaker highlights the social aspects of VR, its potential to enhance communication, and partnerships with companies like Samsung. The role of VR in entertainment and its future market prospects are also discussed, with a focus on making VR a comfortable and widely adopted technology.

What was the main benefit the speaker gained from their college experience?

• Participating in sports activities

• Learning advanced programming skills

• Establishing lasting relationships

• A degree in computer science

How does the speaker compare the current state of virtual reality to past technologies?

• It is already fully developed

• It is less promising than mobile devices

• It is at the beginning stage like personal computers once were

• It is more advanced than personal computers

What is a key difference between virtual reality and Google Glass according to the speaker?

• Google Glass offers better graphics

• Virtual reality is more portable

• Google Glass is more immersive

• Virtual reality replaces human vision

What is the speaker's view on the social potential of virtual reality?

• It will replace all other forms of communication

• It will only be used for gaming

• It will enhance face-to-face communication

• It will be less social than current platforms

Which company is mentioned as a key partner in developing virtual reality hardware?

• Sony

• Apple

• Samsung

• Microsoft

What is the speaker's main concern about launching a consumer VR device?

• The competition from other companies

• The lack of software support

• The size and comfort of the device

• The cost of production

How does the speaker describe the current form factor of virtual reality devices?

• As light as sunglasses

• Similar to ski goggles

• Smaller than a smartphone

• Larger than a television