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Entering the Metaverse

Posted by

Tom Cheesewright on 23rd July 2021.

What is the metaverse? And why is it such a hot topic all of a sudden? This is your introduction to the world of mixed reality.

When the flame goes out

Posted by

Tom Cheesewright on 11th March 2021.

Kids are bemused by old technologies that were critical to us but which have now disappeared, leaving only echoes. What technologies are likely to disappear in the near future? Here’s one suggestion, explored in fiction.

Long read: 5G and Mixed Reality

Posted by

Tom Cheesewright on 18th November 2020.

Two transformative technologies, one facing delays, one advancing fast. How will 5G and mixed reality change our world?

The internet of the future is a quest to close the gap between physical and digital

Posted by

Tom Cheesewright on 30th January 2020.

The internet of the future will underpin even more of our interactions, both social and commercial, so it must be simple, speedy and seamless.

Betamax was not better than VHS

Posted by

Tom Cheesewright on 8th April 2019.

VHS didn’t win because of porn. VHS didn’t win because of marketing. VHS won by matching features and price to the consumer’s needs. And that’s technical superiority.