MAY 21

XR's Smartphone Moment: Why 2025 is the Tipping Point

Will 2025 be the breakthrough year for Extended Reality (XR)—its very own 'smartphone moment'? This episode unpacks the critical factors setting the stage for immersive technologies like Virtual Reality (VR), Augmented Reality (AR), and Mixed Reality (MR) to go mainstream. We analyze the evolution from early computing to today's advanced XR experiences, highlighting the transformative impact of AI, new intuitive input methods (like voice), shrinking headset sizes, and how major players like Apple, Google, and Meta are shaping the future. Understand why XR is poised for mass adoption and what it means for the next era of digital interaction, Spatial Computing, and the Metaverse. Keywords / Topics: XR, Virtual Reality, Augmented Reality, Mixed Reality, AI in XR, Smartphone Moment, 2025 Tech Outlook, Immersive Technology, Spatial Computing, Metaverse Trends, Future of Computing, Digital Innovation

14 min

04/05/2022

Skilling with VR - Part I

Acquiring knowledge through Virtual Reality is one of its most befitting use case. The interactive and immersive learning a user can get in VR is phenomenal. In this episode, we do a detailed discussion on how Virtual Reality can play a key role in skilling one self and is set to transform the future of Training and knowledge transfer across Industries and Sectors. Listen in to this episode to learn more on how virtual reality can play a major role in augmenting your memory. We are nearing the end of our First Season. Skilling with VR will be a two part series airing in the first and last week of April. After which, we take a brief hiatus to be back with a more engaging and insightful second season. Check out https://grahasvr.com/ to learn more.

19 min

02/26/2022

Role of Data in the Future

"Data is the New Oil" This is a term, that most in the tech Industry might have heard umpteen times. Continuing on our last Newsletter Issue# 15, we discuss more and in detail about the role of data and it's future. If you haven't read it, please check out the link: https://www.grahasvr.com/blog_details.php?id=17 Data is bedrock of digital civilization. Do you know which country tops the list in most no. of hours spent in apps per day? Listen in to find out. Follow our YouTube Channel - Square Comp to check out our storyboard series. Check out https://grahasvr.com to learn more about us. Please do share your feedback through mail at sriram.k@grahasvr.com or in any of our social media handles. Also feel free to share your thoughts, about any of the future topics you would love to listen around this theme.

14 min

01/25/2022

Virtual Reality & Mindfulness

Virtual Reality has become an important technology in digital Mindfulness initiatives. It has been used for treating different phobias and therapeutic sessions. Some of the early movers in the Tech Industry saw the technology's potential and have been using VR in different well-being and mindfulness activities. We are in discussion with one such pioneer today. Emilio Goldenhersch: https://www.linkedin.com/in/emilio-goldenhersch-909394119/ Co-Founder & CSO of Mindco. Emilio & his team started using VR for Nicotine De-Addiction and have developed several other products in the mindfulness and well being sector. Increasingly, with each passing day we hear newer developments on "Metaverse". What will be the role of health and well being in a Meta - Future? We use the very same technology used to build the Metaverse for the well being of the users too. Listen in to find out about that and much more. Check out https://grahasvr.com to learn more about us.

26 min

12/24/2021

Metaverse & It's Future

Metaverse is one of the most discussed topics in Tech Industry in the recent times. Is it just a fancy trend, that comes in the Industry every now and then? In this episode, we try to address that and discuss about Metaverse and it's future. Do you know there is a country that already has it's own Metaverse. Listen in to find out that and to learn more on "METAVERSE". Follow our YouTube Channel - Square Comp to check out our storyboard series. We continue the discussion of this episode in our Storyboard Series through a visual medium in our YouTube Channel on 7th January. Please do share your feedback through mail at sriram.k@grahasvr.com or in any of our social media handles. Also feel free to share your thoughts, about any of the future topics you would love to listen around this theme. Disclaimer: All discussions in this episode are based on our research and information available in the public domain. No copyright infringement or claim intended.

20 min

11/26/2021

Virtual Reality in Hospitality Industry

Virtual Reality plays a major role in the transformation of various industries. One such Industry, which is witnessing a tremendous change is the Hospitality Industry. In this episode, we get into a conversation with Tracy Cosgrove - Founder of VRHTI, a startup focused in providing Virtual Reality based training solution for the Hospitality Industry. Tracy has been working in the Hospitality Industry for over 30 years and an Entrepreneur, since the age of 12. A true Hustler, who self taught coding, creating in VR and all the other techniques after the age of 55 years. Listen in to hear about her journey and more about the potential of VR in Hospitality Industry. Follow us in LinkedIn or any other social media handles to stay updated on future episodes. Srinivasan Yagnanarayanan / Sriram Kesavan We are glad to promote one of the premiere startup event, "Startup Stars", organized by FICCI TNSC Technology Panel & The New Indian Express happening on the 29th of December '2021. All the startup entrepreneurs listening to our episode can register for the event and either nominate yourself or refer an entrepreneur you know, by registering for the award under a total of 10 different categories like SAAS, FinTech, AgriTech, Energy, BFSI and so on. Startups also have an option to showcase their products and solution through the virtual exhibition as well. Registration closes on 1st December '2021. Register for the awards: https://in.explara.com/e/ficci-tnie-start-up-stars-awards Register for virtual exhibition: https://in.explara.com/e/ficci-tnie-stalls

27 min

10/25/2021

Evolution of VR

One of the populist idea is that Virtual Reality is a new technology launched in the mid 2010's. If you too feel so, please listen in to find out the "Evolution of Virtual Reality" it's genesis and the path it treaded through. We have tried to take you through a time lapse of VR and its potential journey ahead. Please do share your feedback through mail at sriram.k@grahasvr.com or in any of our social media handles. Also feel free to share your thoughts, about any of the future topics you would love to listen around this theme. All scene recreation and data are based on available material and our research. No copyright claim intended.

19 min

09/23/2021

What does VR mean to You

Virtual Reality is one of the most promising technology poised to disrupt the future. There are a lot of Industries fast adopting Virtual Reality for solving some of their best known challenges. It's yet to become mainstream and play an important role in the everyday User's Life. In such a juncture, "What does VR mean to you?" as a user, Listen in to find out. We have thrown light on some of the important challenges or general perceptions about VR & it's potential. Please do share your feedback through mail at sriram.k@grahasvr.com or in any of our social media handles. Also feel free to share your thoughts, about any of the future topics you would love to listen around this theme.

17 min

SEASON 1 TRAILER

GRAHAs VR - Introduction

We start our monthly Podcast Series soon. Please do follow us to stay updated on the world of VR. Insights on VR, AR & MR. Interviews of Industry Leaders & lot more. A brief about GRAHA's VR: We're a startup based in Chennai, India. We offer Virtual Reality based training solution to Manufacturing Companies for the up skilling & re skilling of their blue collar workforce. With over 3+ years of research & expertise in the VR Industry, we bring you some of our hard and tested insights and findings through this podcast series. Subscribe to our newsletter @ grahasvr.substack.com https://grahasvr.com/

1 min

GRAHAs VR - Deep Dive into Virtual Reality & XR

Episodes

XR's Smartphone Moment: Why 2025 is the Tipping Point

Skilling with VR - Part I

Role of Data in the Future

Virtual Reality & Mindfulness

Metaverse & It's Future

Virtual Reality in Hospitality Industry

Evolution of VR

What does VR mean to You

GRAHAs VR - Introduction

Trailer

GRAHAs VR - Introduction

Ratings & Reviews

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