Sure, let’s dive into the chaos of mixed reality pets, shall we? So here’s this quirky little thing called Hello, Dot—finally waved goodbye to early access on Quest 3. I guess it’s a “mixed reality showcase,” whatever that means. Let’s be honest, I’ve barely wrapped my head around plain old reality, but that’s another thought for another day.
Niantic Spatial’s been busy, man. They kicked off this whole AR journey last year with Peridot. And now, Hello, Dot gets thrown into the mix with all these weird and wonderful experiences like Peridot Beyond for Snap Spectacles. Don’t ask me what that is—I’m still figuring out Snap a Dot. Sounds like a game of hide and seek gone wrong.
Fresh out of early access, Hello, Dot’s packing some shiny new features. And trust me, your Dot isn’t just some digital blob anymore. It’s got personality! Yeah, apparently it’ll have all these quirky antics. Why this matters, I have no idea. But hey, it sounds fun, right?
Okay, picture this—a whimsical arcade machine. I can’t figure out what’s whimsical about it, but you’d think it spits out cotton candy or something. It’s got these Dot play dates and minigames like Dotball. Dodgeball for Dots? Count me in—or not.
And this Gen AI-powered customization thing—just grab a microphone and dream aloud. “I want my Dot to look like… uh, a glam rock star!” Poof, into a paint bucket your dreams (or nightmares) go.
Anyway, Asim Ahmed—he’s the Global Product Marketing Lead, in case that rings a bell—mentions something profound about mixed reality and digital life enhancing physical spaces. Sounds deep, doesn’t it? Sometimes, I just nod and pretend to understand, because, why not?
Oh, before I wander too far off track, you can nab Hello, Dot from the Horizon Store. It’s free, just for Quest 3 and 3S users. So, if you’re lucky enough to own one, go dive into the mixed reality whirlpool. Me? I’ll stick to my regular pets and leave the digital doppelgangers in the capable hands of Niantic Spatial.