Mark Zuckerberg, founder of Facebook, stated that the era of mobile phones is coming to an end. He explains that many people find mobile phones too inconvenient. He already knows the successor to mobile phones.
For many people, the mobile phone is an everyday object and is used more than once a day for various tasks. However, Mark Zuckerberg, the founder of Facebook and current CEO of Meta, stated in a conversation that the era of mobile phones is soon over. This is reported by Jeuxvideo.com.
What did Zuckerberg say? In a conversation with Cleo Abram on YouTube.com, he discussed technology. Here, he explained that smart glasses will become the next major platform for users. Because people want to spend their time in a more natural and social way. And mobile phones would stand in the way of that. He says:
I think the trend in IT is towards becoming more ubiquitous, natural, and social. People want to be able to interact with those around them, and I believe that [the smart glasses] will likely be the next important platform after mobile phones.
What leads him to this conclusion? He bases his thesis on the observation that users increasingly value discretion and convenience. Glasses, worn directly on the face, offer a more immersive and less intrusive experience than smartphones.
Several manufacturers have been investing in smart glasses and the metaverse for a few years now
What is the current state of development? Major companies in the industry are already investing in this area, with each presenting their own idea for a smart glass. Apple with the Vision Pro and Meta are the most prominent players, but many other companies are also working on similar projects. Meta and HTC are also offering office applications via PC that you can use through the glasses.
Even Sony has developed PSVR 2 for the PlayStation 5, but the system was not very well received because many players found it too expensive and offered too few games.
In connection with smart glasses or VR systems, the term metaverse often comes up. Behind it lies a virtual world that you can enter with your own avatar to interact with other people or players. Similar to “Ready Player One.”
Also, Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg and Facebook have been developing their own metaverse for a few years. Horizon Worlds is supposed to be Facebook’s game where you can meet friends and wander through the world with your own avatar, thus providing a true metaverse experience.
However, Mark Zuckerberg’s metaverse hasn’t convinced anyone yet, especially not gamers who are all quite baffled by “Horizon Worlds”: The head of Facebook shows his “immersive” metaverse – gamers fear it could become reality
