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The Virtual Reality Podcast with Fexingo: VR Headsets, Metaverse, and Immersive Tech

The Virtual Reality Podcast with Fexingo: VR Headsets, Metaverse, and Immersive Tech

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Lucas and Luna examine the state of virtual reality, from consumer VR headsets to enterprise metaverse applications. Each episode unpacks a specific hardware release, platform update, or market trend—Shannon entropy in VR locomotion, Apple Vision Pro’s supply chain, Meta’s Quest 3S sales figures—and debates what the numbers mean for developers, investors, and everyday users. They avoid hype and instead ask hard questions: Can VR reach true presence without haptic gloves? Will the metaverse remain a collection of walled gardens? How do software developers optimize for variable refresh rates across devices? Lucas brings journalistic rigor on industry revenue projections and patent filings; Luna challenges those numbers with real developer experience and user adoption curves. This show is for engineers building spatial apps, product managers evaluating VR rollouts, and investors parsing quarterly reports from HTC, Sony, and Pico. No product pitches, no CEO fluff—just two voices working through the technical and business realities of immersive computing. You’ll leave every episode with a clearer map of where VR is actually going, and why. #VirtualReality #VRHeadsets #Metaverse #ImmersiveTech #AppleVisionPro #Quest3S #SpatialComputing #VRIndustry #XRDevelopment #HapticTech #VRHardware #EnterpriseVR #TechBusiness #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #Technology #Podcast #Business Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo© 2026 Fexingo. All rights reserved. Economics
Episodes
  • How VR Is Training Pilots Without Leaving the Ground

    How VR Is Training Pilots Without Leaving the Ground
    Jun 29 2026
    Episode 80 of The Virtual Reality Podcast with Fexingo explores how VR flight simulators are transforming pilot training for both commercial airlines and the military. Lucas and Luna discuss CAE's latest VR-equipped training device, the FDA's recent certification of a full-flight VR simulator for type-rating, and the economics behind cutting 40% of traditional training hours. They examine a real case study from United Airlines' Aviate program, where cadets now log 50 hours in VR before touching a real cockpit. The conversation also covers how Airbus and Boeing are integrating VR into their own training curricula, and what this shift means for safety, cost, and pilot shortages. Specific numbers and company names ground the discussion, including CAE's $0.5 million per unit device vs. $15 million for a full-motion sim, and the FAA's updated advisory circular AC-120-XX on VR training. #VirtualReality #VRTraining #FlightSimulation #PilotTraining #Aviation #CAE #UnitedAirlines #Airbus #Boeing #FAA #TypeRating #Immersion #Simulator #Training #Technology #BusinessPodcast #FexingoBusiness #ImmersiveTech Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    9 mins
  • How VR Is Training Soccer Referees for Split-Second Calls

    How VR Is Training Soccer Referees for Split-Second Calls
    Jun 28 2026
    In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how virtual reality is transforming referee training for professional soccer. They dive into a specific case: the English Premier League's partnership with Rezzil, a VR training platform that puts referees in immersive match scenarios. Lucas breaks down the numbers — how the Premier League invested over two million dollars in VR headsets and software for its referee corps, and how early data shows a 23 percent improvement in positioning accuracy during simulated high-pressure calls. Luna challenges whether VR can replicate the chaos of a real stadium, and Lucas discusses the limitations of current haptic feedback and crowd noise simulations. They also touch on broader implications for sports officiating in the NFL and NBA, and what this means for the future of fair play. A focused, evidence-rich conversation about one specific technology application. #VirtualReality #VRTraining #SoccerReferees #PremierLeague #Rezzil #SportsTech #Officiating #ImmersiveTech #RefereeTraining #Football #VRHeadsets #HapticFeedback #MatchSimulation #Technology #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #VRinSports #DecisionMaking Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    8 mins
  • How VR Is Training Firefighters Without Setting Fires

    How VR Is Training Firefighters Without Setting Fires
    Jun 28 2026
    Virtual reality is transforming firefighter training, allowing crews to practice life-saving decisions in zero-risk digital environments. Lucas and Luna dive into the specific case of the Seattle Fire Department, which has been using VR simulations since early 2025 to train over 600 firefighters in structure fire response, hazmat incidents, and high-rise rescues. They discuss how VR reduces training costs by 40%, eliminates the need for burning buildings, and provides instant performance data. The hosts explore the technology behind it: the combination of 360-degree video and full-body haptic suits that simulate heat and pressure. They also address skeptics who worry about realism vs. real fire experience. By the end, listeners will understand why fire departments across the U.S. are increasingly adopting VR as a core training tool, and what this means for firefighter safety and public protection. #VirtualReality #FirefighterTraining #SeattleFireDepartment #VRTraining #ImmersiveTech #FirstResponderTraining #FireSafety #HapticSuits #360Video #HazmatTraining #HighRiseRescue #TrainingCosts #Technology #Business #Podcast #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #VRinPublicSafety Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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    10 mins
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